Best of BAMkids Film Festival

In association with Melbourne International Animation Festival

Experience your favorite films from the 2025 BAMkids Film Festival all over again—or see them for the very first time—in these special encore screenings of the festival’s greatest hits, as selected by our wonderful audiences.

Best of BAMkids Film Festival: Ages 3—5
Sat, Oct 4 at 11am

A selection of the most popular films for ages three to five from this year’s BAMkids Film Festival, including ANIMANIMUSICAL, Kid President, A Dragon in Name Only, The Carp and the Child, Mushroom Magic, and more!

Best of BAMkids Film Festival: Ages 6—8
Sat, Nov 15 at 11am

Get lost in these festival favorites about friendship and adventure for ages six to eight, including this year’s BAMmie Honorable Mention winner, Sockz Studio's The Lab Rat, and Hoofs on Skates.

Best of BAMkids Film Festival: Ages 9+      
Sat Dec 6 at 12pm

These bold, handpicked gems from this year’s festival explore moments in which brave characters dazzle the world, including this year’s BAMmie Best Live Action winner, Wood Hood, and Best Animated Short winner, My Name is Edgar and I Have a Cow. This screening is perfect for ages nine and above!