Films for a Young Audience 2022

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Films for a Young Audience

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Fear of Flying

By: Ernie Berger

A young bird and a sea turtle share madcap misadventures in a coming-of-age "buddy" story.

Mig Said Series: Lets be Friends

By: Pongo Kuo

Sometimes we all find friends in unlikely places.

Polar

By: Laura Al Bayati, Sélène Bentz, Sara Briand, Alice Hobadam, Leonis Levy, Fann...

A little bear feeling lonely in a forest, connects with the Ursa Major's constellation. When suddenly a star falls from the constellation, he decides to bring it back to her.

The Plastic Perils of The Pacific

By: Brandon & Carlene Strathmann

Pollution is not a species-specific problem.

The Chameleon's True Colors

By: Carolyn Downie

A colorful chameleon learns to be himself in a fun song that celebrates diversity, individuality and friendship.

The Ocean We Want To Know

By: Macgillivray Freeman Films

One World One Ocean's new animated video celebrates the wonders of the ocean with stunning facts about our connection to the planet's lifeline.

Milk

Celia Jaspers

When she sees an old man unable to pay for his milk, a young girl has a change of heart.

Man's Best Friend

By: Jaimi Qiu - California Institute of the Arts

A variety of animals are interviewed about their experiences with humans!

Catch the Moon

By: Schantelle Alonzo - School of Visual Arts

Javi's father has left for America to provide for the family. Javi copes with his absence as he ponders the moon, pretending to catch it as his father once said he would do for him.

Anyone Can....

By: Avni Reddy Choudepally

When one little bunny looks up to see a balloon, everything changes. This short animation shows that anything is possible no matter who or what you are.

Hummingbird [excerpt from dirt! THE MOVIE]

By: Bill Benenson, Gene Rosow, & Eleonore Dailly

Wangari Maathai shares a simple story to illustrate a powerful point.

You Are Not Small

By: Sherene Strausberg

A short film about how small people can have a big impact on the world.

When it Comes From the Earth

By: Katalin Egely

A little girl, a cumbia and a sustainable, healthy world.

Picchu

Produced by:FuzzyPixel

Picchu is a story that follows the journey of an Andean girl named Mayu and the unconditional support of her mother.

Super Ruby

Dean Saffron

This piece pays homage to the power of positivity generated by Ruby, a young sporting champion who endeavours to lead her best life everday.

The Sea and Me - Atop

Produced by:Marine Conservation Society

Charlotte Banfield is a world-class para surfer that until a few years ago was completely afraid of water.

All the Way to the Ocean

Produced by:Joel Harper

A story about two friends and their discovery of the relationship between our cities' storm drains and the world's oceans, lakes and rivers.

Cosmonaute 360 - Mission: RESCUE

Jesús Pérez Irigoyen

When exploring the depths of the ocean their creativity will be put to the limit, dealing with the large plastic waste pollution.

Hello Anna!

Lucy Schacher

Author and illustrator Anna Walker recounts her memories of writing and creating her award-winning children's books.

Andy (excerpt - from Iff Awards 2022)

Jamy Wheless | Executive Producer: Jean Schultz | Lead Animator: Brendan Gottlie...

An uplifting story of how one puppy overcomes a series of obstacles to find his purpose in life.

GREEN SUPERHEROES 2030 [trailer2]

By: Los Angeles Barea

Green Superheroes 2030 released an advance of their documentary. This film showcases the determination of young environmentalists aged five to seventeen to create a more sustainable world.

Made by kids for kids

Pip's Kitchen

By: Elinor , Katie , Isis & Violeta

Join Pip, a savvy axolotl and her international guests on this unique fun-filled stop-motion cooking show.

My Hero - Maya Angelou

By: Sakura Forney

Maya Angelou's life and how she changed her community's perspective on racism and sexism.

Fannie Lou Hamer - A Civil Rights Unsung Hero

By: Elia Grace Defore

This documentary is about the unsung hero Fannie Lou Hamer who helped African Americans receive their right to vote.

The Runaway Bear

By: Alivia Hsu

For the kid in you who refuses to take orders from anyone.

Death of The Zombie Cell

By: Vila Song

When Grandma thinks a “thief” (her granddaughter) is stealing her cookies, her granddaughter finds out how to prevent Alzheimer’s from stealing her grandma!