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BRAIN ZAPPED: ROCKS AND MINERALS
ELIUD GEORGE GARCIA
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 5 -12
Description - Brain Zapped: Rocks & Minerals is a high-energy educational kids' game show where young contestants compete through music, comedy, and science challenges to learn about igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Designed for elementary and middle-grade audiences, the episode makes earth science fun, memorable, and easy to understand.
Runtime: 16 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

WISHING PEARL, THE
AJ LISTER
Series: ELEMENTARY STUDENT SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - Best friend mermaids, Glimmer and Crystal, must choose what's most important to them in this fantasy adventure.

KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: TV

KIDCORP: THE GALLERY
EMILY HUFFINES
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - When an entrepreneur leaves his failing art gallery in the hands of his young daughter and her friends, power struggles and chaos ensue while he is away. This 10 minute "mockumentary" comedy follows a group of seven kids trying make a profit in the art gallery world.
Runtime: 10 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

DARTH MAUL OF KINTYRE
PETER K.
Series: ELEMENTARY STUDENT SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - A comedic, musical Lego stop motion depiction of a day in the life of Star Wars Sith Lord Darth Maul.
Runtime: 3 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

DUNDUN
CHARLOTTE DEWULF
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 8-18
Description - In an old toy store that is going out of business, the two purple dolls try very hard to dress themselves up in order to be bought, but in the end they are still thrown into the waste bin.
Runtime: 16 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

EUREKA!
URSULA VEN DEN HEUVEL
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - An extra-terrestrial duo crosses the universe to share technological insights with less brilliant minds. On one peculiar planet, things don't quite go as planned.
Runtime: 10 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

VANA MADI
VIJAY ARMSTRONG
Series: FOREIGN FEATURE, AGES 8-12
Description - Set in contemporary rural India, Vana Madi (The Lap of the Forest) explores the growing disconnect between children and nature in the digital age.

Sharan, a boy absorbed in screens, has his imagination sparked by his grandmother's tales of the local wilderness. Eager for adventure, he convinces his friends to trek into the forest to find wild fruits. Their journey turns perilous when they lose their way, ruin their food supplies crossing a flooded lake, and become separated as night falls.

Forced to spend the night in the wild, their initial fear transforms into wonder as they experience the beauty and mysteries of nature firsthand. Reuniting the next morning, the children return home with a newfound bond and vital lessons in courage, friendship, and cooperation.

Blending realism with childhood adventure, Vana Madi reminds us that life's most meaningful lessons exist far beyond digital screens.

KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: FeatureFilm

SHERLOCK CROMES MYSTERIES: EPISODE 3; THE SELFISH SHELLFISH
ROB SEMOS
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - Rumors of a giant ghost lobster haunting the waters force Mycroft to pull chameleon detective Sherlock Cromes out of his unique "sensory therapy" and onto a matter of national interest. Alongside his loyal partner Dr. Waterson, Sherlock tracks the clues from a shady harbor tavern straight to the decks of a glowing vessel. With Waterson infiltrating the crew using a Trojan-horse gear delivery, the duo exposes a 7-ton illegal shrimp smuggling operation run by the elusive Mr. Giggles. Featuring a dynamic action climax, an original musical sequence introduces Inspector Frost to seal the case, proving that logic always outshines the supernatural.
Runtime: 14 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

BLUES BABY BOY
TITTIMEDIA
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - A young man out of step listens to blues vinyl, wears vintage clothes, and plays the saxophone, misunderstood by his peers who isolate him. He transforms loneliness and hostility into music, experiencing the great adventure of being himself.
Runtime: 15 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

NADIMA AND SPIRIT OF THE HORSE FIDDLE
THREE FLAMES PICTURES
Series: INDIE DOCUMENTARY, AGES 5-12
Description - Seventeen-year-old Tserennadmid "Nadima" Chinbat moves between worlds: Mongolian and American, deaf and hearing. Raised in the U.S. with a cochlear implant, he bridges his dual identity through the Morin Khuur--Mongolia's legendary Horsehead Fiddle. Connecting the instrument's folklore of loss and transformation to his own journey with hearing and learning differences, Nadima transforms his challenges into confidence. His story is a powerful call for young people to embrace their roots and own their unique voice.
Runtime: 23 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

ROBBERY AT THE ROCKVALE THEATRE
1 SOUL PRODUCTION
Series: INDIE FEATURE, AGES 8-18
Description - To save their high school theatre, a Broadway hopeful and his brave little sister must enlist the help of a brilliantly quirky child detective and catch the crook.

KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: FeatureFilm

BADGE 50670
DAVID NEIL TOUPIN
Series: MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - Two girls leave their sister home to sneak out to a party. When they return home, their sister is missing! They call the police, but the police officer seems to not care. Neighbors are acting suspicious. Their mother searches for them on her own. What can the girls do? Who can they trust? Can they find their missing sister?
Runtime: 19 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

ROCK OUT
JAKE BOSSIN
Series: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SHORT, AGES 8-18
Description - High school punk rocker Kate and her ragtag group of friends, whom she calls a band, are competing in their local talent show. But Lewis, the self-proclaimed "semi-professional concerto opera singer" and Kate's arch nemesis, will stop at nothing to embarrass her and ruin their performance.
Runtime: 12 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

TWENTH YEARS AWAY
OMYAA TREHAN
Series: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT DOCUMENTARY, AGES 12-18
Description - Every year, millions leave home seeking a better life, carrying burdens far beyond what can be named. This film follows Rama, who left Nepal over twenty years ago to build a future for her three daughters. What was meant to be a temporary journey became a life in the margins of a foreign city, shaped by sacrifice and quiet determination. Through Rama's story, the film examines both the hidden costs of migration--years seen through phone screens and versions of oneself left behind--and what is forged in return: resilience, independence, and an enduring strength born of necessity. From India. Dialogue in English and Hindi, with English subtitles as needed.
Runtime: 9 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

YOUR PEPPERMINTED SON
DONGMYEONG KIM
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 12 TO 18
Description - A college boy declares war on his father, the school dean, for refusing to recognize Peppermint Mocha as real coffee.
Runtime: 6 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

THRIFT STORE DRESS, THE
SURESH CEDRICK PEREIRA
Series: FOREIGN FEATURE, AGE 12-18
Description - Set in the 1930s Oklahoma Panhandle during the Dust Bowl, The Thrift Store Dress is an atmospheric musical drama about resilience, hope, and human connection. When a young girl receives a second-hand dress, it sparks an innocent friendship that evolves into an extraordinary journey spanning six decades and two continents. Featuring an original soundtrack from an international roster of artists--including Phil Coulter, Tommy Prine, and Erin Ivey--the music serves as a central narrative voice. Beautifully photographed and deeply moving, director Suresh Cedrick Pereira weaves a heartfelt celebration of compassion and enduring love against all odds.

KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: FeatureFilm

WHERE WE SIT TOGETHER
PUBLIC TELEVISION SERVICE, TAIWAN
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - In a cramped home with no dining table, ten-year-old Fang discovers warmth and belonging for the first time at a friend's birthday meal. That simple moment sparks a quiet revolution -- one that begins with a table, and a child's will to reshape home.
Runtime: 24 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

HIDDEN DIMENSION
PHILIP HAIN
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - The Hidden Dimension is a suspenseful mystery short following a group of school children who discover a portal inside their school, leading to a dark parallel world. As they search for a way home, they uncover traces of a missing girl and long-buried secrets. Blending atmospheric storytelling with themes of friendship, fear, and memory, the film brings Philip Hain's school-based mystery trilogy to a thrilling conclusion.
Runtime: 17 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

ELITE
GABRIELA UWEIS
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 8-18
Description - Fifteen-year-old elite gymnast Dagmar dreams of making the national team, but a terrifying vault fall leaves her with a crippling mental block. Struggling to define herself outside the sport, her relentless push for perfection only strips away the joy of competing. Through the carefree spirit of her eight-year-old sister, Nora, Dagmar learns to let go of fear and rediscover her passion. Heading into her final national team selection, she steps up not just as a stronger athlete, but as her true self.
Runtime: 20 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

FROGS AND FEATHERS
GABRIELA UWEIS
Series: FOREIGN DOCUMENTARY SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - Anna (10) spends her first birthday since her father's death by the lake, caring for frogs to feel close to his memory. Disturbed by dead frogs and gathering crows, she brings a live frog home, clashing with her mother, who urges her to accept nature's cycle. Recalling her father's words, Anna kisses the frog, magically transforming it into a silent boy. Together, they return to the lake to build a scarecrow to protect the frogs from the crows. But as her fantasy begins to unravel, Anna must choose between holding on to the past or finally letting go. From Denmark; dialogue in Danish with English subtitles
Runtime: 13 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

STUCK IN A FILM
BORIS BAKAL
Series: FOREIGN ELEMENTARY STUDENT SHORT, AGES 8-18
Description - Stuck in a Film is a short fiction film about a film crew trapped in an elevator. Through a series of phone calls for help, the enclosed space of the elevator becomes connected to the outside world, while their seemingly ordinary mishap slowly turns into a surreal cinematic situation. Help, of course, never really arrives -- and in the end the elevator starts moving only by chance, when other people press the button and enter it. From Croatia; dialogue in Croatian; English subtitles
Runtime: 10 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

CUBOSEE - THE SECRET GARDEN
UPRISE D.O.O.
Series: FOREIGN INDIE SHORT, AGES 2-8
Description - When a paper dragon escapes from his little friends, cow Moo, bear Bee and rabbit Doo have no idea that in searching for it they'll discover a secret garden. What lies behind the closed doors?
Runtime: 4 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-8
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

DYSLEXIA
TIMOTHY LINDENFELSER
Series: HIGH SCHOOL SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - A teen boy struggles with dyslexia when trying to read his Walt Whitman Song of Myself homework.
Runtime: 6 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

SKIP
PAMELA KAVAL
Series: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - When a teenage girl gains the power to skip the moments she doesn't want to face, she fast-forwards through her life and misses everything that truly matters. Created by two 14-year-old female filmmakers from New Zealand.
Runtime: 2 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

QUIET SHELL, THE
SAHARNAZ SEPANDI
Series: FOREIGN STUDENT SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - A newborn crow, curious about the world around him, grows up with a different temperament than the other young crows. He enjoys his solitude and quietly explores the world, yet as an introvert he struggles to connect with his peers, even with his mother's gentle encouragement. While the others take to the sky, he reflects on why he cannot fly in the same way. Instead of giving up, he embraces who he is and follows his own path.
Runtime: 5 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

LITTLE FIERCE LOONG
DONNIE CAI
Series: COLLEGE STUDENT SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - Ten-year-old Huahua, an isolated Chinese immigrant girl, sells her speaking wooden dragon toy to Alex, a wealthy but neglected boy. When Alex falls ill, Huahua's presence miraculously heals him, sparking an innocent friendship rooted in shared songs and childhood longing. Despite steep class divides and parental prejudice, the two children find themselves lost together on a mountain trail--where their true bond unlocks a magic greater than either imagined.
Runtime: 18 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

FLIP'S FANTASTIC JOURNAL - PILOT EPISODE
SETH JACOBSON
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 5-8
Description - After at trip to the Natural History Museum and the dinosaur room, Flip and his friend Muzz dig for dinosaur bones in Muzz's backyard. Disappointed when they don't find any, Flip draws in his journal and imagines he travels to a place where dinosaur bones come alive and dance. In the second half of the pilot, there is a drawing lesson where Flip teaches kids how to draw his imaginary dinosaur friend, Crunch.
Runtime: 3 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-8
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

CHIMALMANIMALS
LESLIE BORSANI
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 5 -12
Description - ChimalmaAnimals is a Mexican interdisciplinary short film for young audiences featuring five musical pieces inspired by real and imaginary animals. Performed by Tr�o Chimalma and accompanied by the poetry of Amaranta Caballero Prado, these multi-national compositions explore play, sound, and imagination. Through acoustic instruments, puppetry, and a rich sonic universe, the film effectively brings contemporary classical music to a brand-new generation.
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

DREAMING
TEAGEN CHACON
Series: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - Self-discovery and growth visualized through a surreal dream sequence.
Runtime: 14 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

MAGPIE'S LEMONADE
EMME ANAYA
Series: COLLEGE STUDENT SHORT, AGES 8-18
Description - Gerry, a delivery driver for Magpie's Lemonade, is offered his dream promotion to Lemonade Salesman. To earn the respect of the company's head, he accepts his first assignment: convince a resistant local stand, Kyle's Kool Lemonade, to corporate buy-in. Upon arrival, Gerry is quickly humbled by the young kid at the helm, Kyle, who makes him wait out a massive lunch rush. When Gerry finally pitches the corporate benefits, Kyle refuses to budge. As his sales pitch crumbles, the two sit on the sidewalk and discuss their differing business philosophies. Connecting with Kyle forces Gerry to realize how his pursuit of corporate approval has changed him. Ultimately, Gerry resigns from Magpie's to partner with Kyle, forging a new path together over fresh lemonade.
Runtime: 10 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

EMMA & EMMA
ALEXANDRA JOHNSTON
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 12 TO 18
Description - When disillusioned actress, Emma, finds her fourteen-year-old self mysteriously crashing in her apartment, she's forced to confront her dreams, fears, and the sparkle she's lost along the way. A whimsical, musical dramedy about self-reclamation, grief, and the courage to begin again.
Runtime: 200 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

SPOTLIGHT
CHENG YING LIU
Series: FOREIGN ELEMENTARY STUDENT SHORT, AGES 5-8
Description - Set within a vibrant dance studio, this story captures the pure joy and transformative power of movement as dancers spin, sway, and leap with the vivid energy of peacocks and butterflies. Every graceful movement and wide smile reflects an open heart, where each rhythmic footstep ignites an unstoppable cheer and draws the dancers closer to their true artistry. Ultimately, this narrative is a celebration of artistic discovery, beautifully illustrating how a dedicated creative space allows individuals to unleash their inner passion and have the most precious time in the world.
Runtime: 5 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-8
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOR IN TEENAGERS
POWERSPLASH PROJECT
Series: DOCUMENTARY, AGES 12 - 18
Description - They say that substances do not belong in a teenage brain unless monitored and prescribed by a healthcare provider. True; but that's as effective as saying no. Perhaps, if we provide factual information, their choices may become clearer.
Runtime: 37 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

NEW CAT ON THE BLOCK
KRISTEN DILLEHUNT
Series: HIGH SCHOOL ANIMATED SHORT, AGES 8-18
Description - Two cats compete for the attention of their new neighbor.
Runtime: 4 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

WHEEL OF MISFORTUNE
KRISTEN DILLEHUNT
Series: MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - Three kids compete to avoid bizarre punishments on a new game show.
Runtime: 4 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

DASHING
KRISTEN DILLEHUNT
Series: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - Sparks fly between a food delivery driver and her latest customer; will they be able to find each other again?
Runtime: 5 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

DINA INOU
HASSE VAN NUNEN
Series: FOREIGN DOCUMENTARY SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - Dina (17), born in the Netherlands to Moroccan parents, has always felt like a "fake Moroccan." Her first journey to Morocco sparks a profound quest to discover what truly defines her identity. As she explores an unfamiliar yet deeply recognizable world, she uncovers the beautiful, often painful stories within her family history. Dina's personal journey is mirrored by a diverse panel of various generations who share funny and moving insights on language and culture. Through traditional Riffian songs (izran) and the art of cooking, she learns that being "truly Moroccan" transcends birthplace or fluency. Dina Inou is a touching youth documentary about migration and tradition, illustrating that identity is ultimately found in the strength of family, shared stories, and the love that bridges generations.

KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: TV

BIRDS OF A FEATHER
HELEN FARRELL
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 5-18
Description - A neurodivergent teenage boy with a fixation on birds navigates school bullying along with his first crush.
Runtime: 3 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

WHERE KNOTS ARE UNDONE
MITALI MISHRA
Series: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT DOCUMENTARY, AGES 12-18
Description - Deepti, Rajita, and Ritu are Indian women living in America, navigating the quiet tension between migration and memory. In their kitchens, food transcends routine to become a language of continuity--a way to preserve a heritage that risks being diluted by distance. As they prepare dishes shaped by inheritance, their personal journeys unfold, exploring the evolving expectations of what it means to be an "Indian woman." From Deepti's act of ancestral love to Rajita's memory-laden recipes, the film moves through cultural festivals and intimate anecdotes. Ultimately, it reveals how the ordinary act of cooking becomes a profound negotiation between belonging and displacement. In these kitchens, culture is not merely remembered; it is actively remade.
Runtime: 17 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

NOT MY DOG
DANNY LEGARE
Series: INDIE FEATURE, AGES 8-12
Description - Twelve-year-old Bridget just wants to stay glued to her phone, but a forced errand to her father's barbershop takes an unexpected turn when a scruffy stray decides she is his person. Despite her insistence that he is "not my dog," the loyal companion follows her through the streets of Rockville, pushing her out of her shell and into real-life connections with her community. As the two navigate stubborn shopkeepers and local troublemakers, Bridget's annoyance shifts toward an unlikely bond. When animal control threatens to take the stray, she faces a life-changing choice: continue avoiding the world or step up for the one creature that refused to leave her side. NOT MY DOG is a heartfelt family adventure about responsibility, courage, and the transformative power of loyalty.
Runtime: 82 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

WHALE 52: SUITE FOR MAN, BOY AND WHALE
EDWARD JORDON
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 8-18
Description - Magical Realism. A third-grade student who's selectively mute and a grieving 80-year-old school volunteer discover that some of the deepest conversations only require a single word.
Runtime: 11 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

BEFORE IT GOES QUIET
LLANN DOSHI
Series: FOREIGN HIGH SCHOOL SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - Confined to a bathroom, a teenage girl struggles to drown out her parents' relentless arguing. She slips beneath the surface of a filling bathtub, seeking refuge in a suspended state where she revisits fragments of her past--sunny days on a beach and the quiet stillness of lockdown. For a moment, the external noise recedes. However, a violent pounding on the door shatters the calm, forcing her to the surface just seconds from drowning. She emerges gasping, only to find the conflict outside remains raw and unrelenting. Standing soaked and shaken, she realizes that while she escaped the water, the turmoil within her--and the noise beyond the door--has not stopped.
Runtime: 8 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

WHERE EAGLETS GROW
ZUI YING PICTURE
Series: FOREIGN FEATURE, AGES 8-18
Description - Jiuha, a Yi ethnic boy, is a skilled basketball player and the hero of his friends. When their only ball breaks, he loses his status. His teacher announces the prize for an upcoming sheep-herding competition is a real basketball. Jiuha wins, but the ball is accidentally lost. To reclaim it and his friends' respect, he embarks on a lonely yet brave journey of growth.

KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: FeatureFilm

SKYWARD: THE SPORT ROCKETRY REVOLUTION
TARA GALLARDY
Series: INDIE DOCUMENTARY SHORT, AGES 8-18
Description - A story of ambition, mentorship, and innovation unfolds as the next generation of rocketeers take on national and international competitions, navigating the thrill and challenges of sport rocketry here in America.
Runtime: 15 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

SISTERETTES MAGICAL ADVENTURE
JAY MOORE-JOHNSON
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 5-18
Description - Ten-year-old twins Julia and Grace follow their dog, Ranger, through a mysterious forest portal into a magical realm. To their surprise, Ranger reveals he is a wizardly creature and the sisters are actually magical princesses. Armed with new wands, the twins conjure spells and explore this wondrous world--until they encounter dark forces using magic for evil. Grace must use her newfound powers to whisk them home just in time. Back in reality, they are left wondering: was it all a dream, or is their family dog truly a talking wizard? Join this enchanting adventure to discover the truth.
Runtime: 17 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

NINE LIVES
DANNY DIAZ
Series: SCREENPLAY, AGES 8-18
Description - A shelter cat who dreams of escape, a disaster of strays, and one impossible plan... must learn there's more than one way to find a home.

KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: Screenplay

SOVEREIGN FOR KIDS: MY FIRST HOLIDAY MOVIE
INHALE STUDIOS
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - When a viral hit by animated stars Earthe and Atreyu explodes online, the cousins leap from their 2D world into our reality to film a music video in a single day. Assisted by their 4D mentor, Miss Hallelujah, and the talented students of Jumoke Academy, the mission is on track until a catastrophic glitch threatens their grand finale. With the clock ticking, their only hope lies with "Code Name: Piper," a mysterious prototype designed to bridge the digital divide. Blending vibrant animation with live action, this fast-paced short is a whirlwind of original music and dimension-hopping mayhem. Featuring an all-star cast--including Heiress Harris, King Moore, Amiyah Cox, and Lil Rounds--this film is a high-energy race against time that proves some stars are too big for just one dimension.
Runtime: 25 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

CLARA TAKES THE WHEEL
SARA DUFOSSE
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - Today is Clara's 17th birthday. Her father, Gilles, wants to keep her busy while he organizes her surprise party. He decides to take her to a deserted parking lot to carry on with her driving lessons. Alone in this small, confined cabin out in the middle of nowhere, things won't turn out the way Gilles had hoped.
Runtime: 15 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

WHEN WOMEN STAND TALL
FANNY LE FLOCH-VERGNON, PRODUCTRICE
Series: FOREIGN INDIE ANIMATED SHORT, AGES 5-8
Description - Between the individual destinies of certain women who dared to defy prohibitions to live their dreams, and hard-won societal advances, Pomme and Fix discover what women have had to overcome, and are determined to make this hard-won freedom flourish even more!
Runtime: 11 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-8
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

TAKOKUMA MINI THEATER
LEE CHIEH
Series: FOREIGN ANIMATED SHORT, AGES 5-8
Description - When imagination opens up, the world becomes wider. Join Takokuma and his friends on warm and playful everyday adventures through the changing seasons.
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-8
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

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The FESTIVAL category has 3496 KIDS FIRST! endorsed titles
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