Courage in Motion (Ages 6—8)

Across skies, forests, ponds, and even distant planets, these stories celebrate courage, empathy, and the beauty of being true to oneself. From a tiny bird daring to challenge an eagle, to a hummingbird’s brave stand against a forest fire, a determined little mushroom defying prejudice, and a toad learning to be accepted for who he is, each tale shows how small acts of bravery can make a big difference—and how kindness, curiosity, and persistence can transform the world around us.

The Eagle and the Kinglet (2024)
Dir. Paul Jadoul, 6min
Belgium & France
In French with English subtitles
US Premiere

As the World of Birds meets to choose its sovereign, the golden eagle takes the throne, seeing no other member of their community worthy of the title. No one opposes the proud and powerful bird except for the kinglet, who in his small voice boldly offers to do the same. The eagle accepts his wager: the one who flies highest in the sky will wear the crown.

The Legend of the Hummingbird (2025)
Dir. Morgan Devos, 9min
France
Nonverbal
New York premiere

A fire breaks out in the Amazon rainforest, and frightened animals leave their habitat to take refuge on the other bank. But a little hummingbird persists in fighting the fire when he spots a sloth and its young trapped in the flames.

Finding Jamia's Spirit (2024)
Dir. Candace Patrick, 14min
USA
In English

After an inquisitive young girl is told that her recently deceased dad is now an ancestor spirit she can feel whenever she needs, she tries to find him before her first day of kindergarten.

Above the Tamarind Tree (2024)
Dir. Buthyna Al-Mohammadi, 8min
Qatar
In Arabic with English subtitles

When a mischievous parrot flies off with her precious necklace, an introverted Qatari girl heads into a wild valley on a fun, unexpected adventure.

Bobel's Kitchen (2024)
Dir. Fiona Rolland, 10min
Belgium
Gibberish
East Coast Premiere

Bobel, a poisonous little mushroom, dreams of becoming a cook at his village market. But the prejudices of the villagers will make his task difficult.

Prout (2025)
Dir. Marc-Henri Wajnberg, 8min
Belgium
Nonverbal
US Premiere

Obsolete household appliances and waste of all kinds are sent to the planet Prout, Earth's dumping ground. Bean and Spaghet, two little emergency workers from this strange planet, go on an emergency mission to save one of their friends who has been crushed from falling debris.

A Strange Toad (2025)
Dir. Claudia Giorgini, 6min
Italy
In English
North American Premiere

In a pond like many others lives a somewhat solitary toad who has behaviors that others do not understand. One day, an event leads the toad to make himself better known, reveal his unexpected positive sides, and be appreciated—while always remaining himself.