WE ARE EXCITED TO SHOW YOU A SAMPLING OF THE AMAZING FILMS WE HAVE SELECTED FOR THE EIGHTH ANNUAL BOSTON INTERNATIONAL KIDS FILM FESTIVAL.
FILM | DIRECTOR | COUNTRY | LENGTH | |
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A Long Weekend | Luke Van Mol | United States | 13 minutes | |
A lazy teenage girl must complete a procrastinated essay on the eve of its due date. Unfortunately, she has to babysit her energetic young siblings on the same evening. Film Block: BLOCK #10: SHORTS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS AND OLDER PT.2 | ||||
All American Kids | Ariel Poster | United States | 20 minutes | |
![]() ALL AMERICAN KIDS, transports young audiences across the country through kid driven mini-documentaries—from Melina photographing wildlife in Alphabet City to Laila throwing fast pitches in Jemez Pueblo—kids discover what makes them unique, while developing an understanding that WE ARE ALL AMERICAN.
Film Block: BLOCK #9: SHORTS FOR AGES 10 AND UNDER, PT.2 | ||||
Aye Ko | Daniel Fahn Schoffman | Myanmar | 18 minutes | |
Stranded on a Southeast Asian country road with a headstrong goat as her sole companion, 12-year-old Aye Ko must find her way home in time for her sister’s wedding. Film Block: BLOCK #7: AROUND THE WORLD (Foreign Language) PT. 1 | ||||
Battle D.O.G.S | Oliver Paterson | Australia | 3 minutes | |
![]() Imogen and her robotic dog search for soup for her grandfather, but run afoul of an obstinate man with his own robotic dog. Things quickly escalate… (and that’s putting it lightly!)
Film Block: BLOCK #6: SHORTS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS AND OLDER PT.1 | ||||
Beauty on the Wing: Life Story of the Monarch Butterfly | Kim Smith | United States | 56 minutes | |
Experience the inspirational story of a magnificent species found in our own backyards! Film Block: BLOCK #3: BEAUTY ON THE WING: LIFE STORY OF THE MONARCH BUTTERFLY | ||||
Biff & Me | Nicola Rose | United States | 14 minutes | |
Charlotte, 14, is a genius — hotheaded, nerdy, and brilliant. But what she secretly wants, deep down, is to be a beauty queen. Biff, 14, is the school bully — big, burly and (seemingly) brainless. But what he secretly wants, deep down, is to be a beauty queen. When Charlotte is forced to tutor Biff in math, the pair discover their shared secret, and Biff eagerly helps Charlotte prepare for the upcoming Princess Teen Queen Pageant. There’s only one problem: they have to keep it all a secret from their parents. Charlotte’s folks want her to focus on math and school, not crowns and gowns; and Biff’s oafish dad would never accept a son in sequins. Can the kids’ friendship survive? Can Charlotte risk being who she really is? Can Biff? A comedy about growing up, being who you are, the power of friendship, and burping. Film Block: BLOCK #10: SHORTS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS AND OLDER PT.2 | ||||
Closet | Deniz Akyurek | United States | 6 minutes | |
![]() A boy makes a harrowing discovery about his home… Film Block: BLOCK #4: STUDENT-MADE NARRATIVES | ||||
Colours | Ermanno Dantini | Italy | 15 minutes | |
![]() Luca, a seven years old kid, who recently lost his mother in a car accident. The story of a brave and strong kid, that will be able to brig back colour in the life of his father, trapped into the dark of depression. Film Block: BLOCK #8: AROUND THE WORLD (Foreign Language) PT. 2 | ||||
Compassion for Change | Aditya Desai | United States | 10 minutes | |
![]() 5 people—inclusive of researchers, community leaders, and survivors—reflect on the impact of COVID-19 on NYC’s Hispanic population, with an eye toward the path to recovery. Film Block: BLOCK #5: STUDENT-MADE DOCUMENTARIES | ||||
Curls | Sharon Contillo | United States | 11 minutes | |
![]() A vulnerable little girl believes that her curly hair makes her ugly and that straight hair is ultimate beauty, must summon the courage to embrace her natural locks and accept her true self in order to be happy. Film Block: BLOCK #6: SHORTS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS AND OLDER PT.1 | ||||
DACAmented | Samantha Campbell, Emma Greally , and Kate Parker | United States | 11 minutes | |
![]() Three young female filmmakers give an intimate look into the life of Kiara Lopez-Cabanillas, a young DACA recipient, as she navigates the challenges that come with being an immigrant in the United States. Film Block: BLOCK #5: STUDENT-MADE DOCUMENTARIES | ||||
Daisy | Tom Weston | United States | 10 minutes | |
George uses magic to help a young child named Daisy become the most popular girl in school. Film Block: BLOCK #2: SHORTS FOR AGES 10 AND UNDER, PT.1 | ||||
Different | Rónan Dooher |
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![]() Different is a short film about someone who doesn’t quite fit in, but later finds that being different is normal and can be special in its own way. Film Block: BLOCK #4: STUDENT-MADE NARRATIVES | ||||
Dream Job | jake Silber | United States | 2 minutes | |
![]() When a man wakes up late, he has to rush against time to make an important job interview. Film Block: BLOCK #4: STUDENT-MADE NARRATIVES | ||||
Elude | Alejandro Santora | United States | 8 minutes | |
![]() Elude is a coming of age love story that addresses the hardships faced by a young teen woman named June, on her journey of finding meaning in a relationship.
Film Block: BLOCK #4: STUDENT-MADE NARRATIVES | ||||
Fever Dream | Hugo Long | Australia | 4 minutes | |
A flyover view of World War Two. Film Block: BLOCK #4: STUDENT-MADE NARRATIVES | ||||
First Dances! What Could Possibly Go Wrong? | Nikki Behjat | United States | 7 minutes | |
![]() Leila is thrilled when she is asked by her crush, Andrew, to go to Homecoming. Her mother, however, growing up with traditional views, opposes the idea. Leila decides to disobey her mother wishes and go to the dance, but things don’t go as she had hoped. Film Block: BLOCK #4: STUDENT-MADE NARRATIVES | ||||
Girls Should Stay At Home | Neel Menon | India | 10 minutes | |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYFiAZdaQ8M&feature=emb_title A look at how 3 women in Mumbai, India have battled adversity to hold their own. Film Block: BLOCK #5: STUDENT-MADE DOCUMENTARIES | ||||
Grandmas Secret | Lydia Bruna | Germany | 15 minutes | |
Lisa is at her grannys like she is every friday. But today everything is different – Granny is behaving weird and does the strangest things! Lisa hears her parents discussing what could be wrong with granny and as they mention an old people home, she starts really worrying. She decides to sneak after granny together with her best friend Tom, to find out what’s going on. But Tom starts behaving weirdly to – maybe he caught what granny has? A short story about how falling in love sweeps you off your feet. Film Block: BLOCK #8: AROUND THE WORLD (Foreign Language) PT. 2 | ||||
Hands on: Crafts with Olivia & Esme | Adam Cote | United States | 7 minutes | |
“Hands On” is a crafting show that isn’t really about crafting at all. Olivia and Esme find themselves in new adventures every week. Whether they are fighting sea monsters, going to the moon, or just trying to make a Christmas ornament, they always find a way to get into trouble. Film Block: BLOCK #2: SHORTS FOR AGES 10 AND UNDER, PT.1 | ||||
Hello Africa | Hasan Serin | Turkey | 12 minutes | |
![]() “Have you ever gone to and returned from Africa within the course of a single day?” Esma (9) and Serpil (9) are two little girls who are living in a mountain village. Serpil tells Esma she learned that the children in Africa are dying of hunger. With their childish imagination and desire to help they take off very early in the morning to take on an exciting adventure. Film Block: BLOCK #7: AROUND THE WORLD (Foreign Language) PT. 1 | ||||
Homeschool | Celia Jaspers | New Zealand | 2 minutes | |
![]() A bored little girl in lockdown during the covid crisis, realises her backyard and farm can be more fun than she thought if she uses her imagination. Film Block: BLOCK #2: SHORTS FOR AGES 10 AND UNDER, PT.1 | ||||
How to Make a Movie | Gabe Schmidt | United States | 5 minutes | |
![]() How hard can making a movie be? Film Block: BLOCK #4: STUDENT-MADE NARRATIVES | ||||
I Wanna Be an Eagle | Joe Petrucelli , Mark Simon | United States | 4 minutes | |
![]() Petronia, a young, musical, anthropomorphic sparrow in the big city, dreams and sings about being an eagle. From soaring over the majestic mountains to flying through the streets of New York, we fly with her and experience the freedom and fame of being an eagle until she wakes from her glorious dream. Film Block: BLOCK #2: SHORTS FOR AGES 10 AND UNDER, PT.1 | ||||
I Wish My Education | BAYCAT Academy | United States | 4 minutes | |
![]() In a time of social turmoil, the youth are listening and formulating their opinions. Six students, age 13-16, reflect on the social turbulence in 2020 and commentate on what they wish their education could have taught them to better prepare them for the discussions happening in our society today revolving around American History, racial injustice, workers’ rights, and more. Film Block: BLOCK #5: STUDENT-MADE DOCUMENTARIES | ||||
Intersect New Haven | Kaylen Yun | United States | 8 minutes | |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBEw0qPPS6E&feature=youtu.be New Haven, the city in which Yale University is located, is known to be under-resourced and separated from Yale. The annual Intersect New Haven event introduces Yale students to their host city, in the hopes that Yale students could be more involved in the area around them. Film Block: BLOCK #5: STUDENT-MADE DOCUMENTARIES | ||||
It's Just a Boy | Jane Webb | United Kingdom | 18 minutes | |
Teenager Amy lives in a small suburb with over protective mum Penny, Dad Dan and younger sister Sophia. When Amy begins receiving online messages from a cute looking boy ‘Olly’ showering her with compliments, she devises a plan to meet up with him, telling Penny she’s at a friends house. Penny who often checks Amys social media, discovers Ollys inappropriate messages. But when she attempts to contact Amy things take a dramatic course… Posing as Amy, Penny arranges to meet Olly. But who do they find when they arrive at the meeting point? Who’s been messaging Amy? And is it Just a boy? ‘It’s just a boy’ is based on true events and is intended to spread awareness of the risks of children and teenagers communicating with strangers on social media. Film Block: BLOCK #10: SHORTS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS AND OLDER PT.2 | ||||
Journey | Hock Wong | Singapore | 11 minutes | |
“Journey”, a Taiwanese language short( Written in Chinese as: “三彩船之梦“) is based on the true story of a young Taiwanese painter, set in the 1930s. The Artist, Kuo Hsueh-Hu struggled to become an artist, at a time where the artistic profession was less respected and impractical. With support from his mother, a single parent, went against all odds, worked diligently, finally getting recognition for his work. He later went on to become a very successful painter. His works are collected all over the world. He died in 2012 at the age of 104. The short film was Executive Produced by Mr. Kuo’s son and the Kuo Hsueh-Hu foundation. Film Block: BLOCK #6: SHORTS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS AND OLDER PT.1 | ||||
Kapaemahu | Dean Hamer, Joe WIlson, Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu | United States | 8 minutes | |
Kapaemahu reveals the healing power of four mysterious stones on Waikiki Beach – and the legendary transgender spirits within them. Film Block: BLOCK #7: AROUND THE WORLD (Foreign Language) PT. 1 | ||||
Killing Time | Lola-Malini Raman-Middleton | United Kingdom | 10 minutes | |
![]() British Indian family experiencing the Covid-19 lockdown Film Block: BLOCK #5: STUDENT-MADE DOCUMENTARIES | ||||
Kimono | Alissa Goldberg | United States | 9 minutes | |
Cousins Emma (Caucasian) and Maya (half Japanese half Caucasian) are best friends in their 3rd grade class, but tensions rise when they both want to wear the kimono in their school’s Around The World Fashion Show. Tired of being bullied, Maya unexpectedly claims the kimono for herself. To Emma, this is the greatest betrayal, and she reveals that she is jealous of the attention her cousin receives for being different. Finally understanding the other, the two girls make up and decide to share the spotlight, even if the rest of their community continues to see them in boxes. Film Block: BLOCK #6: SHORTS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS AND OLDER PT.1 | ||||
Lapis de Lumine | Kalee DeHamer | United States | 8 minutes | |
![]() A young herbalist sets out on her own to take up the family business with the help of a magical family heirloom. When the necklace is stolen, she gives chase, but what she finds at the end of her pursuit is not what she was expecting…is she prepared to handle it? Film Block: BLOCK #9: SHORTS FOR AGES 10 AND UNDER, PT.2 | ||||
Little Bear and Me | Beth van Raalte | Australia | 4 minutes | |
![]() I love animals. I always have. They are so cute and incredibly interesting. I love how different, yet so similar they can be. I really enjoyed making this film and I learned so much about filmmaking from it. Film Block: BLOCK #4: STUDENT-MADE NARRATIVES | ||||
Lost on Barduino | Asali Echols | United States | 13 minutes | |
![]() They had to get lost in space…to find what really matters. Film Block: BLOCK #9: SHORTS FOR AGES 10 AND UNDER, PT.2 | ||||
Lucky | Alexis Wong | United States | 7 minutes | |
![]() When MingMing feels insecure about moving into a new neighborhood, she finds a friend in a huge but playful Chinese Lion. Film Block: BLOCK #2: SHORTS FOR AGES 10 AND UNDER, PT.1 | ||||
MegaNectar | Aidan Denzel | United States | 10 minutes | |
![]() Glonka, an alien from deep space, desperately seeks the legendary Mega Nectar in order to save his planet. When he crash lands on Earth he’s forced to inhabit the body of a local lifeform. But little does he know that he’s not the only one who has sought the Mega Nectar. This light-hearted adventure features aliens and kids in a desperate race to save a planet before having to endure quarantine-enforced distant learning. Film Block: BLOCK #4: STUDENT-MADE NARRATIVES | ||||
Quiet | Emma Scharf | United States | 7 minutes | |
A young mage just wants a little quiet while in quarantine so she accidentally magics her family away. Film Block: BLOCK #4: STUDENT-MADE NARRATIVES | ||||
Ray of Change | Anoushka Mohindra | India | 6 minutes | |
![]() Anoushka explores the topic of electricity in India and starts a nonprofit to help those without it. Film Block: BLOCK #5: STUDENT-MADE DOCUMENTARIES | ||||
Saturday Club | John McDaid , Robin Davey | United Kingdom | 3 minutes | |
![]() The story follows the adventures of four friends – Tian, Jo, Suzie and Jamie – who meet in a play den each Saturday to discuss their week. Each episode introduces a situation where preschoolers have to put themselves in others’ shoes and think about how others feel. Film Block: BLOCK #2: SHORTS FOR AGES 10 AND UNDER, PT.1 | ||||
SCOUT | Kelvin Murray | United Kingdom | 1 minute | |
![]() 3 young scouts working against the odds to get their activity badges. Film Block: BLOCK #9: SHORTS FOR AGES 10 AND UNDER, PT.2 | ||||
Smiles | Steven Bednar | United States | 11 minutes | |
Sharks have gotten a raw deal. But don’t take my word for it, you can hear it right from the source in “Smiles”. This in an inside look into the world of Sharks with interviews from the majestic creatures themselves. They have been portrayed as monsters, lifeless eating machines and in some cases tornadoes of death, and they just want a chance to tell their side of things. Film Block: BLOCK #9: SHORTS FOR AGES 10 AND UNDER, PT.2 | ||||
Sonya Loves, Sonya Doesn't | Natalia Beliaeva | Russian Federation | 15 minutes | |
![]() One day, spent in the expectation of the upcoming happiness: walking around the town, shop after shop, two sisters check out the long chosen presents for a birthday. Whose birthday? Sonya the doll. Yes. It’s just a little bit longer to wait, the whole eternity, for them to be together forever and not just see each other through the shop’s window. But what if Sonya leaves for another girl before the day X? How easy an adult world can destroy children’s plan! Everyone knows that. But in this story everything will be different. Film Block: BLOCK #8: AROUND THE WORLD (Foreign Language) PT. 2 | ||||
Space Bears - The Starpowder Space Gem | Mike Schleif | United States | 10 minutes | |
![]() Best friends Becca and Zoe help an old friend restore life to the Great Slumber Tree. Film Block: BLOCK #2: SHORTS FOR AGES 10 AND UNDER, PT.1 | ||||
Splash | Kayci St Clair | United States | 5 minutes | |
![]() A young boy visits the water park only to be denied entrance to the more exciting swimmers only side of the park, so he decides he must trick the life guard into thinking he can swim. Film Block: BLOCK #6: SHORTS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS AND OLDER PT.1 | ||||
The ABC's of Things to Do When You're Stuck At Home | Julie Reiters | United States | 1 minute | |
![]() This short film is a celebration of simple acts of play, imagination and downtime for kids and families combating stress and boredom in the midst of the COVID crisis. And it’s an uplifting message for all. It encourages everyone not to discount the often overlooked rejuvenating power of things one can do at home. Film Block: BLOCK #2: SHORTS FOR AGES 10 AND UNDER, PT.1 | ||||
The Biggest Little Farm | John Chester | United States | 91 minutes | |
THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM chronicles the eight-year quest of John and Molly Chester as they trade city living for 200 acres of barren farmland and a dream to harvest in harmony with nature. Featuring breathtaking cinematography, captivating animals, and an urgent message to heed Mother Nature’s call, THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM provides us all a vital blueprint for better living and a healthier planet. Film Block: BLOCK #1: THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM | ||||
The Forgotten World | Mikael Kyster, Mia Kyster | Denmark | 26 minutes | |
Two brothers go on an adventure to save their dying little sister. Film Block: BLOCK #8: AROUND THE WORLD (Foreign Language) PT. 2 | ||||
The Magical Forest and the Things | Dave Russo | United States | 4 minutes | |
6 year old narrator teams up with illustrator during Covid19 to tell a hand drawn animated story about human consumption and the social reinforcements that effect it. Film Block: BLOCK #9: SHORTS FOR AGES 10 AND UNDER, PT.2 | ||||
The Meeting Spot | Tobin Cleary | United States | 3 minutes | |
![]() A Black Lives Matter film about two freinds, one white and one black, who get different reactions from strangers. Film Block: BLOCK #4: STUDENT-MADE NARRATIVES | ||||
The Mushroom Huntress | Jim Picariello | United States | 10 minutes | |
![]() After Leigh is cut off from her cold, wealthy mother, and witnesses the arrest of her loving-yet-scheming father, she attempts to support herself by capitalizing on her love of wild mushrooms. But while foraging along the forest floor she discovers a shocking family secret. Film Block: BLOCK #6: SHORTS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS AND OLDER PT.1 | ||||
THE PEAK | Satoshi Takahashi | Japan | 5 minutes | |
![]() In the middle of the night… Sarah wakes up as she wants to go to the bathroom. As she leaves her room, she finds herself alone in the dark hallway, and it is really creepy. Even the toys she left out look totally different from how they looked during the day. Sarah finally pulls herself together and starts to move forward, with her animal doll friend named Steven, who’s got a shiny nose to show her way, but – she trips! When she picks herself up off the ground, she finds herself in a creepy forest with a tall toilet tower in the distance… It must be an imaginary world born from her fear. Can she make it to the bathroom with help from Steven?? This is an adventure story familiar to all of us, to overcome your fear of the dark when nature calls! Film Block: BLOCK #2: SHORTS FOR AGES 10 AND UNDER, PT.1 | ||||
The Perfect Project, An Animated Short Film About Autism | Pete Denomme | Canada | 7 minutes | |
![]() The Perfect Project, An Animated Short Film About Autism celebrates the superpowers of children experiencing this learning disability with sensitivity and gentle humor. It tells the heartwarming tale of how Charlie, a young boy with autism and his classmates learn to collaborate on their science fair project. The team on the film includes voice actors and animators on the autism spectrum as well as a behavior therapist who deals daily with children like lead character Charlie, who face many situations that classmates untouched by autism take for granted. Within the framework of the story key elements of Charlies autism are proven to be his strengths as he is instrumental in helping his team. The film expresses to children what autism is in a simple, direct and honest way with the critical underlying universal themes of understanding and acceptance. Film Block: BLOCK #9: SHORTS FOR AGES 10 AND UNDER, PT.2 | ||||
The Red Bowtie | Andrei Mitoiu | Romania | 2 minutes | |
![]() A shy teddy bear wearing a red bowtie arrives into a new town. At his new school, he is being constantly made fun of his shoes and bowtie, so he feels he is not accepted by his colleagues. During the class he tries to raise his hand to answer, but after his colleagues laugh at him, he decides to give up. At night, at his house, he draws how he was being laughed at. The next day, while he is eating, a new girl sits near him. She wears a red bow on her head, and she waves her hand hello. Happy, the teddy bear waves his hand back as well. Suddenly, the tripod fails, and tilts up revealing the puppet master, that was controlling the puppets. Film Block: BLOCK #2: SHORTS FOR AGES 10 AND UNDER, PT.1 | ||||
The Reel Queens of Pittsburgh | Doria Focareta, Violet Wright | United States | 7 minutes | |
![]() Two young queer filmmakers, Doria Focareta and Violet Wright, explore the Pittsburgh drag queen scene and visit a local bar known as a hub for the LGBTQ+ community and drag queens. Film Block: BLOCK #5: STUDENT-MADE DOCUMENTARIES | ||||
The Sand Castle | Eliezer Katzoff | United States | 5 minutes | |
A little girl engages in a fantasy of battling the ocean from destroying her sand castle with help from an imaginary soldier. Film Block: BLOCK #6: SHORTS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS AND OLDER PT.1 | ||||
The Witch & The Baby | Evgenia Golubeva | Russian Federation | 5 minutes | |
![]() An ageing witch needs a baby for a spell to make her young again. But when she brings home an infant princess things don’t go to plan. Film Block: BLOCK #2: SHORTS FOR AGES 10 AND UNDER, PT.1 | ||||
Time Bomb | Mark Kiefer | United States | 7 minutes | |
![]() A comedic allegory of our response to climate change. Film Block: BLOCK #10: SHORTS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS AND OLDER PT.2 | ||||
Two Different Kinds of Love | Alyce Vest | United States | 6 minutes | |
![]() A little girl is excited to discover more about her adoption story. Film Block: BLOCK #2: SHORTS FOR AGES 10 AND UNDER, PT.1 | ||||
Two Sides | Rauliz Paez | United States | 2 minutes | |
![]() A love letter to one’s self during a pandemic. Film Block: BLOCK #4: STUDENT-MADE NARRATIVES | ||||
U SCANTU / AFRAID | DANIELE SURACI | Italy | 15 minutes | |
In un piccolo paese del sud della Calabria, Saro (10) è impegnato a superare le proprie paure, attendendo il ritorno di un padre smarrito nel dolore. In a small village in southern Calabria, Saro – a 10-year-old boy – is struggling to overcome his fears, waiting for a “lost” grief-stricken father to come back. Film Block: BLOCK #7: AROUND THE WORLD (Foreign Language) PT. 1 | ||||
Van's Ice Cold Lemonade | Cornell Calhoun III | United States | 5 minutes | |
![]() Adults and kids clash over the price of lemonade. Film Block: BLOCK #2: SHORTS FOR AGES 10 AND UNDER, PT.1 | ||||
Wednesday | Lisa Delhom, Jérémy Paquet | Canada | 11 minutes | |
![]() Iris and Leo are waiting for their school bus, just like any other day. This morning, however, it does not arrive. Facing no rules but their own, the two eight year-olds embark on an urban adventure, one they shall never forget, roaming the streets of Montreal. Film Block: BLOCK #7: AROUND THE WORLD (Foreign Language) PT. 1 | ||||
Where the Heck is Ricky Saunders | Brendon Perdikis | United States | 9 minutes | |
![]() When their friend is mysteriously absent from class, three ten year old buddies explore wild imaginings to cope with the inexplicable. Film Block: BLOCK #6: SHORTS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS AND OLDER PT.1 | ||||
Worlds Apart | Oliver Paterson | Australia | 5 minutes | |
![]() As a rogue planet threatens to collide with Earth, a young boy travels to find his estranged older brother before the cataclysm… Film Block: BLOCK #10: SHORTS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS AND OLDER PT.2 | ||||
Yuan Yuan and the Hollow Monster | Catherine Chen | United States | 7 minutes | |
![]() This is a personal story, with characters based on family members, and memories from Hurricane Katrina, Wilma, Charley, Ivan, and Frances from 2004 – 2005. The film centers the director’s younger sister and their childhood, growing up Chinese American: Eight-year-old Yuan Yuan (Jackie) is determined to protect her newest pet, a tiny turtle named Lucy, at all costs. Even if it means chasing down a massive hurricane called the Hollow Monster. Film Block: BLOCK #9: SHORTS FOR AGES 10 AND UNDER, PT.2 |