Film | Kids
Adventure Awaits!
Virtual
In partnership with Northwest Film Forum
Adventure is out there! Follow along as the characters from these films embark on journeys big and small, from building a monster to going to the dentist. Featuring films from Canada, Germany, India, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, and the United States.
Includes films with English subtitles.
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Dirs. Chelsea van Tol, Tyler Pacana, Matt Walton, Morgan Thompson, Sharon Gabriella, Viktor Ivanovski & Sang Lee, 5 min
Canada
In English, Animation
In this second Fox & Pigeon tale, we find ourselves in a library. Fox and Pigeon feel the need to fit in—but aren’t they interesting enough, just the way they are?
Dir. José María Fernández de Vega, 11min
Spain
In English, Animation
New York Premiere
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.
Dirs. Tanja Nuijten, Leo Graf & Raphael Stalder, 3min
Switzerland
In Swiss German with English subtitles
Three children make up the story of a whale jumping out of a mountain lake and taking a ride on a hot air balloon.
Dir. Ursula Ulmi, 10min
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.
Dirs. Christian Perry & Eric Tsuchiyama, 4min
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.
Dir. Julia Ocker, 6min
Germany
Nonverbal, Animation
New York Premiere
An astronaut lands on an unknown planet. Everything is foreign.
Dir. Marita Mayer, 7min
Norway
In German and Norwegian with English subtitles, Animation
A film for the little ones about fear, courage, and the discovery that there are many things you don’t have to be afraid of if you understand what they are.
Dir. Job, Joris & Marieke, 10min
Netherlands
In Dutch with English subtitles, Animation
Sef doesn’t want to go to the dentist so he tricks Wesley into swapping heads with him. Wesley has no choice but to go through with Sef’s dental treatment. Fortunately, the pain is soothed by the present he gets from Sef’s parents as consolation.
Dirs. Nandini Rao, Nirupa Rao & Kalp Sanghvi, 7min
India
In English and Kannada with English subtitles, Animation
East Coast Premiere
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.
Dir. Mark Pedri, 8min
US
In English, Live Action
New York Premiere
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.


These heartwarming films are filled with friendship, family, and characters following their dreams.

This collection of narrative and documentary films celebrates characters who are determined, courageous, and trying to forge their own path.

Let your imagination soar with films that transport you into magical rainforests and mysterious gardens filled with delightful animal friends.

Any star is within reach in these stellar films where kids, cats, and even candles stretch themselves to achieve the impossible.

Enjoy a free family-friendly carnival featuring walkabout performers, live performances, games, and hands-on activities at the 25th Annual BAMkids Film Festival!