Get lost in these BAM Kids Film Festival favorites from 2024 about friendship and adventure, perfect for ages six to eight. This year’s mixtape of greatest hits includes the most recent BAMmie Award winner for Best Animated Short, Battery Mommy, and Honorable Mention, Swing to the Moon.
Pufferfish (2023)
Dir. Julia Ocker, 3min
Germany
Nonverbal
In an ocean full of big, bad fish, the pufferfish is trying to seem as big and strong as possible.
What's Up With the Sky? (2022)
Dir. Irene Iborra, 10min
Spain
Nonverbal
The sun rises happily over the horizon, welcomed by the most beautiful landscape. The humans also wake up and do what they always do: cut down trees, construct aimlessly, and pollute without shame. What they do not realize is that whatever they do will affect them sooner or later. However, the cosmos is not that patient…
Bike Lane Ends (2023)
Dir. Noah Glen, 8min
US
Nonverbal
An anxious 8-year-old must rescue her adventurous BFF from an alternate dimension.
Cowboy Kevin (2023)
Dir. Anna Lund Konnerup, 6min
Denmark
In English
Kevin and his horse have almost reached the destination of the lady who sent him a love letter. Kevin is eager to finally meet her, but love is not always what you expect.
Peculiar and Strange (2023)
Dir. Hanna Kim, 3min
US
In English
Two eccentric girls discover the power of finding a friend who really gets you!
Swing to the Moon (2022)
Dirs. Marie Bordessoule, Adriana Bouissie, Nadine Der Boer, Elisa Drique, Chloé Lauzu, Vincent Levrero & Solenne Moreau, 7min
France
Nonverbal
Living in the forest, little spider Temi dreams of catching the moon. She will do anything to make it happen.
Pond (Tümpel) (2022)
Dirs. Eva Rust & Lena Von Döhren, 9min
Switzerland
Nonverbal
A fish gets lost in a tidal pool and must win over the sea creatures that dwell there in this underwater adventure painted with the colors and sounds of the sea.
Furever After (2023)
Dir. Doan Thu Nguyen, 4min
Australia
Nonverbal
An orb of golden light entangles a stray cat in a world of mischief.
Goro Goro (2023)
Dirs. Ryoto Sawada & Agatha Tiara Christa, 3min
US
Nonverbal
Daigoro, a baby thunder god, dreams of being as powerful as his father. Through his thunderous journey, he realizes that he can achieve his dreams in his own unique way.
Battery Mommy (2023)
Dir. Jeon Seung-bae, 9min
Republic of Korea
Nonverbal
On a snowy day at a daycare center, the battery inside a thermometer discovers that the Christmas tree in the nursery has caught fire. The heroic battery runs to find the fire alarm and rescue the sleeping children. Winner for Best Animated Short.
Cold Lunch (2023)
Dirs. Insun Park & Jin Pei Lua, 3min
US
In English
Nari is worried her lunch isn’t like everybody else’s—and it turns out she is right!
To Be Sisters (2022)
Dirs. Anne-Sophie Gousset & Clément Céard, 8min
France
Nonverbal
Being sisters is about sharing a special bond, laughing together, and being propelled by love. But these particular sisters share something extra that is a bit different.
Ages 6—8
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RUNNING TIME
73min
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Children (Ages 13 & under): $10
General Admission: $14
Members: $9
Please note: A $1.50 processing fee per ticket will be added to your order
General Admission: $14
Members: $9
Please note: A $1.50 processing fee per ticket will be added to your order
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