Film | Kids
Follow Your Heart
Virtual
RUN TIME: 65min
Single program- $5; $10; $15; $20/ Festival pass- $30, $45, $60. Tickets are pay-what-you-wish
Performance dates are highlighted in white.
In partnership with Northwest Film Forum
Let your heart lead the way! This colorful collection of shorts is full of tenderness, lessons learned, and the power of listening to our hearts as we go through life’s adventures. This program includes films from Canada, France, Greece, Latvia, New Zealand, the United States, and Uzbekistan.
Content Advisory:
“Kiko and the Animals” shows a young boy playing harshly with animals, but he soon learns the error in his ways.
“Bluebird” has a few sequences depicting bullying and the accidental injuring of a bird, which the bullies show remorse about.
“Duet” deals with a grandmother’s passing, but the film ends on a hopeful and heartwarming note.
On-sale dates for the in person program and the virtual program are separate. If you would like to attend the program in person and receive virtual access, you will need to buy two separate tickets. For additional questions or clarifications please contact info@bam.org.
The in person program concluded on Feb 6.
In compliance with New York City’s vaccine mandate for indoor entertainment, all visitors ages 5+ and staff are required to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination. Children under the age of 5 will not be permitted to the event. Please visit BAM’s safety protocol page for the most up-to-date information.
Dir. Celia Jaspers, 5min
New Zealand
In English
When she sees an old man unable to pay for his milk, a young girl has a change of heart.
Dir. Mitchelle Tamariz, 3min
France
In French with English subtitles
As a female baker surrounded by male bakers, our heroine has to be rigorous and precise. But a mishap reminds her of the sheer pleasure of a cake made by oneself, for oneself.
Dir. Yawen Zheng, 7min
France
In English
The young boy Kiko is a nightmare for all the animals. He bullies them all the time, and even the smallest mouse can’t escape from him! How can the animals make him understand that they are just like him, capable of love and emotions and deserving of respect?
Dir. Camille Scudier, 3min
France
In French with English subtitles
An old man is visited by the young boy he once was, as past and present unite for an instant.
Dir. Kudratillayev Eldor, 2min
Uzbekistan
Nonverbal
A boy faces a difficult choice between his personal needs and the demands of dying nature.
Dir. John R. Ryan, 9min
US
Nonverbal
New York Premiere
A sad little boy goes about his sad little day. Then a bluebird flies into his life and things start looking up. Joy follows them wherever they go, until—suddenly—things take a dark turn down an unfamiliar path. Wait. How did I get here? Oh, I’ve said too much. Yep. Forget I said anything.
Dir. Ossie Michelin, 14min
Canada
In English
New York Premiere
An adventurous young boy and his determined mother share a passion for Labrador Inuit drum dancing.
Dir. Anastasia Papadopoulou, 3min
Greece
Nonverbal
East Coast Premiere
A study of four people and the time they spend in the strange, confined, and always awkward space of the elevator. Inspired by everyday life and the difference in people’s behavior when they are alone versus in public.
Dir Islena Neira, 3min
France
In French with English subtitles
Facing writer’s block, a resourceful young girl summons the powers of a chicken-pencil. Together, they embark upon a colorful adventure. Destination: imagination.
Dir. Janis Cimmermanis, 11min
Latvia
Nonverbal
New York Premiere
A retiree arrives in Halkidiki, Greece. While fishing from his boat, he discovers an old amphora, but its bottom breaks off and falls back into the sea. He calls the “Rescue Team” for help, and the three men go diving deep into the sea to find the lost object.
Dir. Yadid Hirschtritt Licht, 5min
US
Nonverbal
East Coast Premiere
A moving exploration of the persistence of love, the transcendence of music, and the heartache of losing a loved one.
Dir. Areli Quinonez, 4min
USA
In English
When the going gets “ruff,” two rival pup scouts have to work together to solve the mystery of their missing treats.
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Turn up the joy with this lively and vibrant mix of animated shorts, in which characters experience an array of delightful adventures.
The young protagonists of these thought-provoking films ask big questions, make big choices, and even teach the grown-ups a thing or two.