In partnership with Northwest Film Forum and Melbourne International Animation Festival
Geared toward kids ages 6 to 8, this special program offers a hand-picked variety of jubilant 2023 BAMkids Film Festival shorts, including the BAMmie Award-winner “Arlo Sings the Blues.” Kids will have a blast getting lost in these fun and inventive stories celebrating friendship and diversity with heroes from all over the world.
US
Nonverbal, Animation
Andy faces his biggest fear and ultimately finds his purpose in life: to help others as a Canine Companions service dog!
US
In English, Live Action
What is the most important thing on the last day of school? If you’re Mia, Natalie, and Jabari, it’s finding a date for Ms. Cheryl, the most beloved bus driver of all time! This love letter to New York’s essential workers captures the whimsical comedy of a children’s imagination as they try to save Ms. Cheryl from a lonely summer void of school children, destined to a life on the sofa surrounded by cats.
Dir. José María Fernández de Vega, 11min
Spain
In English, Animation
Three siblings find a broken mannequin in the dumpster and decide to rebuild it using whatever they can find. After that, they try to animate it like Dr. Frankenstein did with his monster.
Switzerland
In English, Animation
Adapting a local legend by the Ziag Zagaz clan of Papua New Guinea, this animated short retells the story of how reef fish got their beautiful colors when, long ago, fish transformed into humans and came onto land to celebrate and dance. It is a dedicated collaboration between filmmakers, artists, performers and musicians from Papua New Guinea and PNG-born Swiss director Ursula Ulmi, rooted in cultural authenticity and co-creation.
Dir. R.J. Sullivan, 4min
US
In English, Animation
Arlo is a delusional cat who loves to sing all night long. Is he practicing or is he annoying? Hmmm... I guess that depends on who you ask. But this is Arlo's story.
US
In English, Animation
“Pete” is an animated short film based on a true story about gender identity, Little League Baseball, the people who inspire change by trying to be themselves, and the superheros who allow that change to happen.
US
In English, Animation
Using newspaper, fabric, and lights, Sockz Theatre puts their spin on the classic story of one lady’s remarkable digestive system.
India
In English and Kannada with English subtitles, Animation
A little girl stumbles into a sacred grove near her village in south India. She disturbs the spirit of the forest, who takes her on an adventure to illuminate the origins of this ancient swampland.
US
In English, Live Action
Brave Girl is a young adventurer who is just beginning her journey of finding out what it takes to climb mountains. Even though she’s only 6, she has an unwavering ambition to climb the biggest mountains in the world, starting with the ones in her backyard in Wyoming.
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Leadership support for
BAM Access Programs provided by
the Jerome L. Greene Foundation
Leadership support for
BAM Film provided by
the Ford Foundation and
The Thompson Family Foundation
