Magical Menageries (68min)
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Ages 2—5

These movie treats from seven countries delight tots with a barnyard talent show, a gentle giraffe, and a clever cat who makes movies. Plus Q&As with filmmakers after the screenings!


Good Morning
Sing along with Dad and get ready for pancakes in this catchy, cheery short! In English.
(Animation, US, Dir. David B. Levy, 2007, 1min)

Lights Out! World Premiere!
Janie discovers that all she needs to fall asleep without her nightlight is a bright idea. In English.
(Animation, US, Dir, Jennifer Oxley, 2007, 2min)

Doghill: "Lingonberry Treasure" NY Premiere!
Spend an afternoon with the Doghill critters and learn how to find delicious lingonberries. In Finnish with English subtitles.*
(Animation, Finland, Dir. Mauri Kunnas, 2007, 5min)

Hip Hip Hurray!
It's party time as a four-year-old Scottish boy describes his birthday. In English.
(Animation, UK , Dir. Dana Dorian, 2007, 1min)

Dooby Dooby Moo NY Premiere!
Farmer Brown's animals think they have talent and they''re determined to strut their stuff at the State Fair. Based on the book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin. Narrated by singer Randy Travis. In English.
(Animation, US, Dir. Maciek Albrecht, 2007, 10min)

A Sunny Day
When everyone starts avoiding the Sun, he can't help but feel a little lonely—until he realizes how much he is truly loved. No dialogue.
(Animation, Germany, Dir. Gil Alkabetz, 2007, 6min)

Paddy's Pages NY Premiere!
Paddy, who loves to read, finds a whole new world when he steps inside the pages of a very large book! In English.
(Animation, India, Dir. K.P. Muraleedharan, 2005, 5min)

The Adventures of Chi-Chi NY Premiere!
Little Chi-Chi searches the night sky for stars. When she actually catches one, she has some creative dreams that give her new inspiration. No dialogue.
(Animation, Korea, Dir. Junsang Yoon, 2007, 4min)

Giraffes Can't Dance
Everyone thinks Gerald the Giraffe is too tall to dance, until he wows them with some special moves all his own! In English.
(Animation, US, Dir. Bryan Cox and Maggie McGuire, 2007, 10min)

The Sandpixies NY Premiere!
Take a close look at the beach, and you'll get a peek at the fun-loving Sandpixies! In German with English subtitles.*
(Animation, Germany, Dir. Ralf Kukula, 2006, 5min)

The Little Shooting Star NY Premiere!
The Little Shooting Star is a bit grumpy until he realizes his own special place in the sky. In German with English subtitles.*
(Animation, Germany, Dir. Kai Hafemeister, 2006, 6min)

Komaneko's First Step NY Premiere!
Join Komaneko, the enterprising cat, as she sets out to make her very own animated film! No dialogue.
(Animation, Japan, Dir. Tsuneo Goda, 2003, 5min)

Leonardo, The Terrible Monster
Leonardo wants to be scary but when he finds a real friend, he realizes his true talents lie elsewhere. Based on the book by Mo Willems. In English.
(Animation, US, Dir. Pete List, 2007, 8min)


*Subtitles read aloud by actors!