Shorts Program: Fluffy and Funny

Part of the 11th Annual BAMkids Film Festival

Sat, Feb 28 & Sun, Mar 1 at 10am & 12:30pm
Ages 2—5
(63min)

This enchanting program features the fluffiest, furriest, and funniest members of the animal, vegetable, and mineral kingdoms. A daring duck, a musical spider and fly, and even some curious cabbages will charm the feathers right off the youngest audiences. Plus Q&As with filmmakers after the screenings!


Breaking The Ice
When a young boy heads outside for some fun in the snow, he is startled to discover a lonely snowman.
No dialogue.
(Animation, US, Dir. Elliot Grossman, 2007, 1min)

Bruno
NY Premiere!
A spider and a fly decide to put aside their differences and play…music!
No dialogue.
(Animation, Germany, Dir. Jürgen Haas, 2008, 3min)

Fluffy
NY Premiere!
A girl and a stray cat forge an unlikely but enduring friendship.
No dialogue.
(Animation, Japan, Dir. Miyuki Echigoya, 2006, 5min)

Lullaby
NY Premiere!
Some restless little monsters learn that singing can help pass a sleepless night—but not everyone else agrees.
No dialogue.
(Animation, US, Dir. George Berlin, 2008, 2min)

Rupert and The Giant Sun Flower
What happens when Mother Nature gives Rupert Bear some magic potion to help his garden grow?
In English.
(Animation, UK, Dir. Franc Vose, 2007, 10min)

Don't Smash
A patient monkey teaches a clueless bunny the importance of respecting others' belongings.
No dialogue.
(Animation, US, Dir. Tom Eaton, 2007, 3min)

Tales for Tiny Tots: Nelly Packs
NY Premiere!
When Nelly loses her temper, she decides to run away from home—only to discover how much she misses it!
In Swedish with English subtitles.*
(Animation, Sweden, Dir. Anna-Clara Tidholm and Gun Jacobson, 2007, 5min)

Try, Try, Try
A persistent little quail tries hard to distinguish himself from his brood by being the very best flier in the flock.
In English.
(Animation, US, Dir. Alan Seeley, 2007, 4min)

The Dark
A little girl faces her worst bedtime fear—and finds fun and surprises!
No dialogue.
(Animation, US, Dir. Thy Than, 2007, 2min)

Miriam's Colors
NY Premiere!
Little Miriam and her brother are home alone when their imaginations overflow with colorful misadventures.
No dialogue.
(Animation, Estonia, Dir. Andres Tenusaar, 2007, 5min)

Tales for Tiny Tots: Simon's Duck
NY Premiere!
Simon's toy duck takes flight in a free-flying adventure of his very own.
In Swedish with English subtitles.
(Animation, Sweden, Dir by Anna-Clara Tidholm and Gun Jacobson 2007, 5min)

Vegetable Fairies: The Piano
NY Premiere!
Every night in this kitchen, vegetable fairies come to life and play, especially one lovely cabbage!
Japanese with English subtitles.*
(Animation, Japan, Dir. Nobuyoshi Satoh and Tetsuji Nakamura, 2007, 5min)

The Cardhouse Builder And The Little Dog
A cardhouse builder has his solitary world turned upside down with the arrival of a little dog who needs a place to stay.
In Swedish with English subtitles.*
(Animation, Sweden, Dir. K.L. Mossige-Norheim, 2006, 8min)

Art
World Premiere!
A young boy immerses himself in discovering art.
No dialogue.
(Animation, USA, Dir Gene Deitch, 2008, 5min)


*Subtitles read aloud by actors!