This fast-paced, family-friendly show features an eclectic variety of short films by and for kids. An audience Q&A with filmmakers of all ages follows the screening.

After the show, kids can stay to get hands-on with films and film skills, guided by instructors from Albany’s Narrative Art Center.

PROGRAM

Fluffy

Jackson Julien & Dashiell Cronin • Youth 6-12 (2:58) A boy goes in search of his lost pet. Shot on Solano Avenue in Albany and Berkeley. Best Tiny Movie Albany FilmFest 2013.

Bought Some Cheese

GeeFwee Boedoe • Animation (1:46) Academy Award-winning animator GeeFwee Boedoe (Finding Nemo and many more) made this animation with his young daughter, based on her original story. World Premiere Albany FilmFest 2013.

Dino Drive-bye!!

Graham Morgan • David Castrillion • Youth 6-12 (0:42) A dinosaur war ends quickly.

PYSKA - People You SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

Cornell School Room 30 Film Crew • Youth 6-12 (4:55) Some people make big change but don't get the recognition they deserve.

Scooter Progression

Harris Reydon • Youth 6-12 (2:58) A boy and his friends scootering around Albany over a one-year period and how they progress.

Little Point Richmond

Jane Selle Morgan • Documentary (8:00) An artist creates dozens of tiny fairy houses that mysteriously emerge from tree trunks, flower boxes, and front yards in Point Richmond.

Mad Chase

Ben Ragasa • Youth 13-17 (2:06) Our valiant heroes can’t catch the outlaw. But never fear! Here comes a much cooler officer of the law. Selection Albany FilmFest 2016

Cross Roads

Sammy Destin, Chris Ponicki, Kiana Sipes • Youth 6-12 (2:52) Three close friends find that friendship will always bring them back together again.

Creatures of the Hidden Realm

Alexia Salingaros • Youth 13-17 (1:21) Fantasy creatures come to life from the imagination of a girl who is desperately trying to write a story. Selection Albany FilmFest 2015

Make It a Great Day

Joshua Jones • Animation (6:40) When a batch of newborn chicks hatches, one heads out for a very different life. Best Short Animation, Albany FilmFest 2013

Hearing the Ocean

Satyel Amerelo • Youth 6-12 (1:43) A girl wanders under the sea. Best Youth 6-12 AFF 2019

The Mayor of Pt. Isabel

Joshua Green • Narrative (2:15) • Pamplemousse is a French bulldog who barks softly and carries a big ball. Can she win her bid for mayor? Selection Albany FilmFest 2017