Film | Kids
Give and Get
Curated by TIFF Kids™ International Film Festival
Kids face challenges making friends, fitting in, and finding the courage to stand out in this collection of shorts that encourage viewers to think creatively about kindness, courage, and character.
Dir. Fáuston da Silva
Brazil, 2014, 18min
In Portuguese
This modern homage to Albert Lamorisse’s 1956 classic The Red Balloon tells the story of a girl whose life is brightened by a blue balloon that never leaves her side.
Dir. Virginia Wilkos
USA, 2014, 6min
In English
An exclamation mark learns to find satisfaction whether he’s fitting in or standing out.
Dir. Olesya Shchukina
France/Belgium, 2014, 9min
No dialogue
An elephant goes happily through life spending his wages on bananas, his favorite treat—until he sees an ad for a bicycle and starts saving for what is sure to be the ride of his life.
Dir. Natalie van den Dungen
Australia, 2014, 6min
In English
When Annabelle wears a rabbit mask on the first day of school, her classmates wonder what she’s hiding. The empathy of a new friend gives her the courage to be seen as she is.
Dir. Natalie Labarre
USA, 2014, 6min
No dialogue
An overzealous father thinks he can invent the perfect guardian for his little girl. But it turns out no invention can replace the special bond of father and daughter.
Dirs. Joe Horton and Adam Horton
United Kingdom, 2014, 5min
In English
Ahmed and Mildred bond over their love for the same crime-fighting superhero duo. When Ahmed loses his beloved action hero, friendship and fate ensure Mildred helps him get it back.
Dir. Jason Rayner
USA, 2014, 3min
In English
A little boy reflects on his very big brother—who stands over 20 feet tall—with whom he shares a bedroom and a childhood.
Dir. Julia Ocker
Germany, 2013, 3min
No dialogue
Running carefree across the plains, a zebra notices a change in his coat and realizes that being unique is something to be celebrated.
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