Press Coverage
Media Representative -
Josh Davidson
Davidson Communications
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Wubbzy Visits Phoenix Festival
At Maricopa Partnership for Arts and Culture
Santa Fe Film Festival - May Screenings
Film: Jane & the Dragon: A Dragon's Tail
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Photos by Linda Carfagno (Santa Fe Film Center photographer)
People: Cynthia & Luc Koenig.
Newport Beach Film Festival - April 2008
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Alyson Stoner from "Alice Upside Down" Appears at Newport Beach Film Festival and at Build a Bear - April 2008
Pennsylvania Film Institute Press Release
Maricopa News
MARICOPA PARTNERSHIP FOR ARTS AND CULTURE
Screening of Bugville at Maricopa Film Festival in Phoenix
Activities included coloring pages and "make a bug"
KIDS FIRST! Film Festival at Santa Fe Film Center
A project of the Santa Fe Film Festival
Supported by Los Alamos National Bank.
Photo by Linda Carfagno. Standing: Jon Bowman, Artistic Director, Santa Fe Film Festival; Junior Film Critics: starting to the left of Jon, clockwise: Charles Smith, Brandon Martinez, BreeAnn Lantis, Dylan Bowman, Chase Sullivan, Ashley McKenna, Mona, Tia Sullivan.
GRLS r GR8! - In Honolulu
University of Hawai'i's Outreach College
Story, Star Bulletin: "atta girl films"
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In the world of GRLS by Kawehi Haug
Perhaps that old elementary school adage "girls rule, boys drool" takes things a little too far, but it's sort of the same idea. Girls rule. The University of Hawai'i's Outreach College, the division of the university that provides year-round classes for both traditional and nontraditional students, celebrates Women's History Month with a mini film fest dedicated to children's films that are all about girls.The film series, dubbed ever so text-message-savvily as "GRLS r GR8!" in a nod to the modern girl (OMG, that's like, so kewl!), takes place the first two Sundays of March and April. It kicks off with a couple of flicks for the young ones before taking it to the tweens and teens to finish out the four-installment series on April 16. Rest of the story
"GRLS r GR8!" is the theme of a mini film festival that presents girls' achievements and challenges. It's a family-friendly series — yes, boys are invited, too — that's part of the larger Kids First! film festival that launched last summer at the University of Hawai'i-Manoa and is scheduled to return this summer. The movies include "Eloise in Springtime," "Madeline: Meet Me in Paris," "Her Best Move," "The Adventures of Ociee Nash" and a collection of shorts. There are prizes at each screening, too.3 p.m. March 2 and 9, April 6 and 13 / UH-Manoa Art Auditorium / Free / www.outreach.hawaii.edu.
Dept. of Human Services/Commission on the Status of Women website with GRLS r GR8! http://hawaii.gov/dhs/women/women
Honolulu Star Bulletin article
Independent Film News
I am very happy to announce that one of my new good friends, Anna Wilding is screening hermovie, “Buddha Wild Monk in a Hut” in New York, City on the 19th of March. Anna is an accomplished actress who not only wrote the film, she also produced and directed it as well. I am very proud to be able to feature her film on the Production Blog.
Buddha Wild Monk in a Hut has been all the rage at the film fests and is one of 65 films to be accepted into the Kids FIRST Film Festival sponsored by the American Coalition for Quality Children’s Media. The group evaluates and rates the best movies available for children and young adults and it is backed by HBO, Fox, Paramount Vantage plus many more. More...
Beloit Film Festival
The USA Film Festival Announces
24th Annual KidFilm® Festival
January 19 - 20, 2008
The USA Film Festival’s 24th annual KidFilm® Festival announces the schedule of something for everyone.events taking place Saturday, January 19 and Sunday, January 20, 2008 at the Angelika Film Center, 5321 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, Texas.
KidFilm is the oldest and largest children’s film festival in the United States, featuring an exciting and diverse line-up of new and classic films and videos for both children and adults. Spotlighting a multicultural slate of programs ranging from the French Creole and Native American legends and book-based works to songs that joyfully teach, showcasing animated and live-action works, KidFilm has more
Salute to Mallory Lewis and Lambchop
Honoring the legacy of her mother, the legendary Shari Lewis, award-winning children’s entertainer Mallory Lewis brings a new puppet (Giggles) to a new generation – with some help from an old friend -- the beloved Lambchop! Mallory brings learning through music to young audiences through her new Phonics 4 Babies program. KidFilm will feature a live performance by Mallory Lewis and Lambchop, and kids will also receive a free DVD. Program presented with support and partnership from KIDS FIRST! a program of the Coalition for Quality Children's Media. (Showtime = Saturday, January 19, 2:30 p.m.)
Special 20th Anniversary Salute to Barney the Dinosaur
Twenty years ago a former teacher from Dallas created a big purple, singing dinosaur that became a national phenomenon with children, who loved him, and parents who couldn’t get the songs out of their heads. In the world premiere of the new direct-to-DVD release (Barney: Celebrating Around the World), Barney and friends take a magical train ride on Barney’s Imagination Unlimited and, through food, music and dance, explore the different types of festivities around the world in a multi-cultural adventure teaching the value of diversity and friendship. (Barney will be in attendance to greet kids and parents at KidFilm.) Program presented with support and partnership from KIDS FIRST! a program of the Coalition for Quality Children's Media.
(Showtime = Sunday, January 20, 12:30 p.m.) more
Labou Regional Premiere Sunday, January 20, 4:30 p.m.
Adventurous Emily (Marissa Cuevas), skeptical Gavin (Darnell Hamilton), and the unruly Toddster (Bryan James Kitto) set out on a journey to find the dreaded ghost of Captain LeRouge, a pirate whose treasure-laden ship was rumored to be lost in the Louisiana bayou over two hundred years ago. What they find is an adventure beyond their wildest imagination including a ghost pirate and the magical swamp creature "Labou," whose whistles, per Louisiana legend, are rumored to be the original inspiration for jazz. With the help of Labou, the three unlikely friends race to stay one step ahead of two zealous southern developers and local politicians to try and discover the long lost treasure in time to save the swamps from destruction. 95 minutes. Recommended for ages 5 and up. more
The Prince and the Pauper World Premiere Sunday, January 20, 12:30 p.m.
Mark Twain’s classic story gets a modern twist in this fun-filled, live-action family adventure, starring Cole and Dylan Sprouse ("The Suite Life of Zack and Cody"). Eddie and Tom are two 14-year-olds with only two things in common: they both look exactly alike, and are both unhappy. Movie star Eddie just wants a normal life, while regular kid Tom dreams of a more glamorous life. When the two accidentally meet on the set of Eddie’s new movie, they impulsively switch places for the afternoon, each getting a taste of the life that he only dreamed was possible. But when Eddie’s production company abruptly moves hundreds of miles away, Tom and Eddie soon find themselves in deep double trouble when no one believes who they really are. Co-starring Kay Panabaker, Vincent Spano, Dedee Pfeiffer, and Ed Lauter. 92 minutes. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Program presented with support and partnership from KIDS FIRST! a program of the Coalition for Quality Children's Media. more
National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) 2007 winners
of its Children’s Products Competition for the best DVDs, music, toys, books and magazines, software and video games and storytelling CDs have been announced. All 95 products earning the coveted NAPPA Gold Award, and 171 products earning the NAPPA Honors Award, have been published in a holiday gift guide checklist, Great Gifts for Kids, now available at http://www.nappa.parenthood.com/. CQCM president, Ranny Levy and several senior KIDS FIRST! jurors evaluate for NAPPA's DVD awards.
2007 NAPPA Gold Medal DVD Winners
For Infants and Toddlers
Baby Einstein: My First Signs
Classical Baby 3-Pack: Music, Art & Dance
Phonics 4 Babies: Baby's First Words
Way to Go, Juno
For Preschoolers
Angelina Ballerina: Angelina Follows Her Dreams
Caillou's Playschool Adventures
Disney's Little Einsteins: Legend of the Golden Pyramid
Maggie and the Ferocious Beast: Somewhere in Nowhere Land
For Ages 5 & Up
Arthur and the Invisibles
Eloise Goes to School
Gustafer Yellowgold's Wide Wild World
Suzi Shelton Live at Southpaw
For Ages 8 & Up
Flight 29 Down: Vol. 1
Going to School in India
Hannah Montana: Pop Star Profile
For more information, visit: http://www.parenthood.com/articles.html?article_id=9887
DVD Gold Winners:
http://www.parenthood.com/articles.html?article_id=10857
DVD Honor Winners:
http://www.parenthood.com/articles.html?article_id=10863
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I OUTREACH COLLEGE
KIDS FIRST! FILM FESTIVAL
WINS "BEST NON-CREDIT PROGRAM" AWARD AT THE WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF SUMMER SESSION ADMINISTRATORS CONFERENCE
KIDS FIRST! TV Reviews Are Available On
(click on logo to get there )
KIDS FIRST! JOINS SMART TELEVISION ALLIANCE
10/16/07
Nationwide Coalition To Offer Resources, Tools and Recommendations from Children’s Media Experts, Parents and Teachers
Hawaii KidFest GRLS r GR8!
Screenings of KIDS FIRST! Film Festival Selections take place at
various venues year-round.
To locate which films are playing where,
visit our Festival Tracking Page
KIDS FIRST! BEST DAY AND AWARDS CELEBRATION
KIDS FIRST! Best
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OCT. 7 | The Coalition for Quality Children’s Media gave out more than 25 KIDS FIRST! Best Awards in Malibu, Calif., over the weekend, including five “Best of the Fest” prizes to films that represent the gamut of children’s entertainment. More
Kids First! Best Event
Nominees for KIDS FIRST! Best Awards
Winners of KIDS FIRST! Best Awards 2007
Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium star Zach Mills was named best emerging actor at the KIDS FIRST! award show in Malibu on Oct. 7.
Maitland Primrose Group Joins Forces with KIDS FIRST!
To Increase the Visibility and Availability of Quality Children's Media
Suzie Shelton Performing at Brooklyn Children's Museum
Teletubbies Coloring Page
here.
Mama Mirabelle's Coloring Page
here.
KIDS FIRST! Film Festival June 17- July 22
University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Centennial Celebration of Film
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KIDS FIRST! Film Festival Comes to Hawaii |
"I just believe in the KIDS FIRST! program. I'll sell it with all my heart. I can't tell you how it has energized me -- I'm singing all the time! It's like a completion of work I began in film 25 years ago, when I first came to Hawaii and wanted to set up a media arts center to promote critical viewing skills and quality media. But how great to work with all that with kids, when they are open and curious, as well as vulnerable." Ann Brandman, Executive Director, University of Hawai'i at Manoa Outreach College
Moving Pictures Magazine, Cannes Edition
Pennsylvania Children's Film Festival / KIDS FIRST!
Grand Magazine, Reviews
Southwest Airlines Spirit Magazine
United Parenting Publications, Ads and Editorials
Betty Brinn Children's Museum
Denver Film Society
Go Diego Go
Dora the Explorere
Images Cinema
Avalon Theater, Washington, DC
Moving Pictures Magazine, Winter Edition
Video Business Jan. 29, 2007
Playthings
USA Film Festival's KidFilm 2007Dallas -
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KIDS FIRST! BEST PRESENTED AT
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Moondance
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KIDS FIRST!, SESAME WORKSHOPHit the Road with Special Screenings of Preschool Series,“Pinky Dinky Doo”
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Newport
Beach Film Festival
Shows KIDS FIRST! Films
April 21 – 23, 2006
Newport Beach Film Festival
selects a collection of KIDS FIRST! films to screen along
with their features, shorts and documentaries from around the
World
Newport
Beach Film Festival Announces Family Film Series Lineup
Photo, right: Will Ferrell and Burble, a costumed character
from Danger Rangers series
More Coverage
Images Cinema
Santa Fe Film Festival
Seattle Boat Show
Explora Museum
LA County Museum of Art
USA Kid Film Festival
Betty Brinn Museum
New York Hall of Science
Lollipop Theater Network
Belcourt Theater
Explora Museum
Denver Children's Museum
Home Media Retailing
KIDS FIRST! Best 2005
KIDS FIRST! Best Awards
2005
Presented
at
Starz Denver Film Festival
- Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus
- Danger Rangers, Mission 547
- Dora the Explorer
- Mad Hot Ballroom
- Because of Winn Dixie
All Winners
Left to right: Chuckie, Kim Waldauer, Lisa Bull, and Patrick, Paramount Home Entertainment
Best of the Fest
PRESS ARCHIVES
2005
KidFest Beaumont, TX,
Aug. 2005
Still Putting Kids First,
Aug. 2005
Starz
Denver Junior Film Critics, Nov. 2005
2004
Great Neck Record, Jan
15, 2004
Daily Record, Morris
County, Jan 23, 2004
Patent Trader, Feb.
12, 2004
The Journal News, Feb.
2, 2004
The Sound &
Town, Feb. 6, 2004
The New York Times, Jan.
16, 2004
