Did you see something at this year’s festival that blew you away? Vote for your favorite short film and it just might win the Best of BAMkids Film Festival Award! Digital ballots are available for each program below, so take a moment to select the films you think deserve to win a BAMmie Award!
Vote for Tiny Worlds, Grand Adventures (Ages 3—5)
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Vote for Giggle, Wiggle, Wonder! (Ages 6—8)
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Vote for New Friends, New Horizons (Ages 6—8)
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Vote for Courage In Motion (Ages 6—8)
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Vote for Adventures in Bravery (Ages 9+)
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Kids | FilmTiny Worlds, Grand Adventures (Ages 3—5)
Feb 7 & 8, 2026
Tiny Worlds, Grand Adventures (Ages 3—5)
Feb 7 & 8, 2026Ages 3—5A daring weevil, forgetful squirrel, and musical frogs leap, dance, and dream their way through extraordinary little adventures that celebrate curiosity, creativity, and the joy of trying something new. -
Kids | FilmCourage in Motion (Ages 6—8)
Feb 7 & 8, 2026
Courage in Motion (Ages 6—8)
Feb 7 & 8, 2026Ages 6—8Across skies, forests, ponds, and even distant planets, these stories celebrate courage, empathy, and being true to oneself, and show how kindness, curiosity, and persistence can transform the world around us. -
Kids | FilmGiggle, Wiggle, and Wonder! (Ages 3—5)
Feb 7 & 8, 2026
Giggle, Wiggle, and Wonder! (Ages 3—5)
Feb 7 & 8, 2026Ages 3—5Filled with melody, motion, and gentle moments of connection, this program brings together musical adventures, imaginative play, and stories of helping and friendship ideal for the youngest viewers. -
Kids | FilmNew Friends, New Horizons (Ages 6—8)
Feb 7 & 8, 2026
New Friends, New Horizons (Ages 6—8)
Feb 7 & 8, 2026Ages 6—8Through imagination, friendship, and self-discovery, this program explores a world where animals, children, and even magical beings navigate challenges, dreams, and new connections. -
Kids | FilmAdventures in Bravery (Ages 9+)
Feb 7 & 8, 2026
Adventures in Bravery (Ages 9+)
Feb 7 & 8, 2026Ages 9+Children from around the globe navigate their world, discover their identities, and connect with others, showing courage, resilience, and imagination as they face life’s joys and challenges across cultures. -
Kids | FilmBig Dreams, Little Heroes (Ages 6—8)
Feb 7 & 8, 2026
Big Dreams, Little Heroes (Ages 6—8)
Feb 7 & 8, 2026Ages 6—8Step into a world where sleepy gallery cats paint by moonlight, grumpy badgers hide treasure-filled dens, and tiny hamsters explore abandoned cities with magic binoculars in these enchanting shorts. -
Kids | FilmYoung Filmmakers Showcase
Young Filmmakers Showcase
Virtually celebrate young auteurs from across the globe with this incredible program of animated and live-action shorts made by kids, for kids, streaming online.
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