• As a teenage girl grows older, her relationship with her mother starts to change, becoming more strained. The short film is about how expressing love changes with age and time.

Film Block: Final Call: A Cinematic Send-Off
Sunday November 24, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

My grandfather recounts stories from his childhood when he was growing up during and after the Korean War.

Film Block: Final Call: A Cinematic Send-Off
Sunday November 24, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

• An autistic teen realizes his dream of running away with the Circus after facing a life changing event.

Film Block: Heartfelt Adventures: Shorts for Everyone
Saturday November 23, 2024
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

A hitchhiking Dracula and a gas station Sherlock join up with a Gypsy Shaman in a police car for the road trip of a lifetime. Ferried along the backroads and the WAY back roads by a wiseacre chauffeur, this group of young folks (who are definitely not in costume) will dance, watch movies, and ponder the meaning of fungus. If they ever get to Bakersfield, they might just find what they’re looking for. With special appearance by Bigfoot.

Film Block: FC Academy Presents: The Film School Showcase
Sunday November 24, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Emma, Sarah, and Amelia are best friends navigating their way through 5th-grade life together. The friendship is tested when Sarah seemingly abandons Emma, Amelia and their school project for reasons that shock Emma and Amelia.​

​The story explores the struggles of children who encounter family challenges, the avenues of support and the importance of genuine and strong friendships in our lives.

Film Block: Whimsical Wonders: Shorts for Everyone
Friday November 22, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

• A whimsical tale about a young boy who is growing up in the most colorful of situations. As he joins his Father for the first time at work, they journey from a futuristic, steampunk city to a stark, colorless forest. Armed with a bucket brimming with glowing paint and a brush that holds the power to awaken the world’s colors, the boy faces a pivotal decision. Should he follow in his Father’s footsteps, or carve his path amidst the backdrop of contrasting opinions and longstanding traditions?

Film Block: Final Call: A Cinematic Send-Off
Sunday November 24, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

An inexperienced teen finds himself in a prestigious chess tournament final, facing a worthy opponent.

Film Block: Beyond the Screen: Shorts for Teens
Saturday November 23, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Looking to reconnect with his Filipino heritage, bridging his biracial identity, Toby Clackson forged his own path, embarking on a journey of self discovery through ceramics. This is his story.

Film Block: Beyond the Screen: Shorts for Teens
Saturday November 23, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

After destroying his mother’s prized garden gnome, a little boy seeks help from the local botanist in hopes of fixing his mother’s broken gnome.

Film Block: Heartfelt Adventures: Shorts for Everyone
Saturday November 23, 2024
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

After losing her parents, 10-year-old Lin Qing’er was adopted by Mother Li and joined her foster home, a private orphanage. She longed to regain the feeling of home in the small family Mother Li had created. After a “no fight, no acquaintance” encounter, she befriended Xin Liang, who shared her sensitive nature. Mother Li spared no effort to provide a warm home for these seven children. However, as the children grew older, she gradually realized that, despite her reluctance, she couldn’t change the fact that she couldn’t give them a better life. With no other options and wanting to protect the children, Mother Li could only lie, claiming there was a “singing competition” for Lin Qing’er to rehearse and practice with the children. These children believed that winning the “singing competition” would reward them with the toys they desired. In reality, the singing program was designed for adopters to select the children on stage. As the children were growing up, the “singing competition” served as a symbol that marked the collapse of the orphanage and represented the end of the friendship between Lin Qing’er and Xin Liang.

Film Block: Final Call: A Cinematic Send-Off
Sunday November 24, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

• In the first installment of a film series exploring the intersection of sustainability and community, this documentary spotlights City Green’s mission in Clifton, New Jersey. Through captivating visuals and insightful interviews, the film showcases how City Green provides equal access to fresh ingredients and green spaces, engaging communities in sustainable agricultural practices. By highlighting the collaborative efforts of farmers, volunteers, and educators, the film illustrates the transformative impact of making agriculture accessible, fostering a healthier environment, and cultivating a new generation of eco-conscious citizens.

Film Block: Heartfelt Adventures: Shorts for Everyone
Saturday November 23, 2024
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

• A teenager, disinterested in her Louisiana Creole heritage, finds herself having to entertain a visitor who only speaks what sounds like French. She’ll discover how magical it can be to connect with one’s heritage.

Film Block: Beyond the Screen: Shorts for Teens
Saturday November 23, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

1. When a local filmmaker gets a mysterious scam call, he makes the decision to investigate. That choice leads him down a tangled web of countless lies, hapless victims, European royalty, and the twisted tale of one perplexing man.

Film Block: FC Academy Presents: The Film School Showcase
Sunday November 24, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

A mysterious new student arrives at a typical elementary school and is unable to speak. Why? Because in this universe words spoken aloud can be very powerful. Watch as Mute and her new friends start an amazing adventure.

Film Block: FC Academy Presents: The Film School Showcase
Saturday November 23, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

• JESSICA is a Chinese-American high schooler studying for a chemistry test late at night. Faced with the immense pressure of perfection, she turns to pills to enhance her studying. Her actions threaten to jeopardize her relationships with her friends, while exploring her tumultuous relationship with her mother.

Film Block: Final Call: A Cinematic Send-Off
Sunday November 24, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

My Sunday Afternoon with Paula is a heartfelt documentary that chronicles the journey of Paula Rogovin, a retired kindergarten teacher and lifelong environmental activist. The film delves into her inspiring journey to end the use of pesticides in New York City parks with an unexpected but powerful team. Paula’s unwavering passion and commitment to protecting the environment have made her a true climate hero, offering a glimpse into the extraordinary influence that one person can have when driven by zeal and compassion.

Film Block: Reel Reflections: Shorts for Tweens and Teens
Saturday November 23, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Horror movie about the consequences of bullying. Incorporating real life fears and situations of bullying to teach kids the wrongness of bullying and how to apologize.

Starring: Ryder Jin, Jack Bould, Theo Burns, Ryan Hayden, Zach Jones, Jem Ossyra, Steven Patino, Pierce Quierry, Bowen Wilson, Henry Bould, Zaire Brown, Andrew Jacobs, Harry Trivelas, Adrian Morgan, Will Schlacks, Tyler Tuttle

Film Block: FC Academy Presents: The Film School Showcase
Sunday November 24, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Deep within the Tasmanian Jungles lie meatball factories. These factories produce meatballs, although something quite special can happen as shown in this captivating animated “documentary”.

Film Block: FC Academy Presents: The Film School Showcase
Sunday November 24, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Every year in rural Indian communities, millions of underprivileged families are forced to migrate in search of better job opportunities and livelihoods. In this process, the education of children gets negatively impacted. In this film, alongside the help of many local stakeholder, Abeer Bhaskar explores this phenomenon, and documents proposed solutions coming from various perspectives to address this challenge.

Film Block: Beyond the Screen: Shorts for Teens
Saturday November 23, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM