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80 FOR BRADY
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80 FOR BRADY
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Series: FEATURE, AGES 12 - 18
Description - 80 For Brady is inspired by the true story of four best friends and New England Patriots fans who take a life-changing trip to Super Bowl LI to see their hero Tom Brady play, and the chaos that ensues as they navigate the wilds of the biggest sporting event in the country.
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KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say - 80 for Brady is a perfect movie to watch with a best friend, family member and sports fan. What I love about this movie is that it successfully connects the importance of being courageous, while trusting those closest to you to overcome your biggest obstacles in both sports and in life. Also, what else would you expect from Tom Brady (producer), but an inspiring movie about the power of attitude and belief to pull off miracles.

The story follows four best friends, Lou (Lily Tomlin), Trish (Jane Fonda), Betty (Sally Field) and Maura (Rita Moreno) who, for 16 straight years, loyally followed Tom Brady's career. After watching the Patriots' 2017 AFC Playoff win, Lou asks her friends to join her for an unforgettable adventure - "Let's go to the Super Bowl LI."

The movie is hilarious with scenes of dancing, funny sports superstitions and includes live action and original sound from the Super Bowl LI experience. Several scenes include live audio of player commentary on the field that you've likely never heard before. One of my favorite scenes is when Lou finally has the chance to talk to Tom Brady in an emotional speech, which inspires us to never give up. The game brings us back to the greatest comeback, both in Patriots history, and in Tom Brady's incredible sports career. The love of football connects us as Americans and the true story of four loyal women, who followed Tom's career for 16 years to finally make it to the Super Bowl, is inspiring for us all - even if you're not a Tom Brady fan. To see Lou, Trish, Betty and Maura having a great time attending exclusive parties, dancing with Gugu's (Billy Porter) dance crew, eating in Guy Fieri's spicy hot wing contest and gambling with high rollers really brings one hilarious scene to another. This film shows that both your age and life challenges can't stop you if you believe you've still got it. I can't wait to have the chance to go to a Super Bowl myself someday with my best friends and family. What an adventure.

The message of the movie is about the importance of friendship and courage to overcome obstacles and embrace the unknown together. The film reminds us to trust in our loved ones; never let fear stop us; and live life to the fullest.

I give 80 For Brady 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. It is available in theaters beginning February 3, 2023.

By Keila V., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 11

80 for Brady is a hilarious movie. It has amazing acting and an amazing cast. Funny moments are around every corner with its hysterical plot.

The storyline follows four women all around age 80 who all idolize legendary football quarterback, Tom Brady. After Lou (Lily Tomlin) wins tickets to the 2017 Super Bowl, the girls are off on a crazy trip to Houston. Along with her best friends Betty (Sally Field), Trish (Jane Fonda) and Maura (Rita Moreno) they fly to Houston to watch their favorite team, the Patriots, on the trip of their lives. Nothing goes as planned and when Betty loses the tickets during a hot wings contest, the girls don't know how they'll ever make it into the game.

Along with an all-star cast, this movie has hilarious jokes throughout. All of the shenanigans the girls get into are unbelievably crazy and insanely fun to watch. I love when Betty signs up for Guy Fieri's hot wings contest because she ends up winning and, after it's over, she tells them that her taste buds aren't very good so she can barely taste anything. The scenes from the Super Bowl are amazingly. Everything seems so real, like you're actually there watching it. My favorite character is Betty because she's so sweet and wants to do something exciting for once in her life. The funniest scene is when Maura is kind of out of it and stumbles into a poker game and wins lots of money thinking she can buy more tickets after Betty loses them, but after she cashes out she finds out it was a charity game.

The message of 80 for Brady is that you're never too old to have fun. These women are all over 75 and think they're destined for a life of sitting at home until this one great adventure. Parents should know that there are a couple of things to be wary of. They accidentally take some drugs at a party and there's some profanity.

I give 80 for Brady 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18 plus adults. It releases in theaters February 3, 2023.

By Kendall B., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 12

The film, 80 for Brady, directed by Kyle Marvin, is amusing, engaging and fresh. This film equally balances the elements of comedy and drama while still maintaining real life situations and grounded characters. Not only does this film include familiar celebrities, such as actress Rita Moreno, this film is produced by 7-time Super Bowl champion, Tom Brady.

The story follows best friends in their 80's, Trish (Jane Fonda), Betty (Sally Field), Moura (Rita Moreno) and Lou (Lily Tomlin) as their yearly tradition of watching the Super Bowl finally arrives. They decide to attend it live this time, encouraged by the quarterback of the friend group, Lou, who is dead set on this adventure after discovering there's a possibility of her cancer returning. Throughout her time battling chemo, Lou gains the strength and courage to fight it by following the resilient and brave story of Tom Brady--watching his games weekly becomes something for her to look forward to, a sentimental tradition. So whether it means breaking out of retirement homes or joining a spicy wings contest, these four ladies are destined to step foot inside that stadium, no matter what obstacles are in their way.

My favorite character is Betty, who evolves from the beginning to end in an engaging way. Betty is known as the problem solver, not comfortable with confrontation and constantly changing her own wants and needs to benefit others, especially her husband. She doesn't know what it is like to make decisions without needing validation. Their goal to attend the Super Bowl is finally Betty's opportunity to experience that freedom and delivers many hilarious moments. Going from editing essays at home to partying all night long with college students has to be the greatest character development! My favorite aspect of 80 for Brady is how scenes jump from the perspective of Lou to that of Tom Brady. At times of difficulty, Lou often looks at her Tom Brady bobble head figurine, or speaks to herself as if she asking Tom questions about her dilemma. The perspective then switches to Tom expressing his opinion on how to help the situation. Throughout the film, Tom and Lou are not aware of each other until the end, but the instant cuts from Tom to Lou immerse viewers in their conversations.

This film provides a significant message: It is never too late to discover the wonders and experiences of life you may have missed. Happiness has no age limit--it is never too late to discover new interests and act on them.

I give 80 for Brady 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. This film releases in theaters February 3, 2023. Enjoy!

By Nathalia J., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 14

80 for Brady is a fun comedy that proves that age is just a number and will be a fun watch for all ages. 80 for Brady is not as innocent as it appears to be and although it is a bit slow at the beginning, once it picks up, it becomes a film that will surely make viewers smile.

80 for Brady follows four senior women: Lou (Lily Tomlin), Betty (Sally Field), Trish (Jane Fonda) and Maura (Rita Moreno). The women decide to go to the Super Bowl to support their hero, Tom Brady (Tom Brady) and to have a last hurrah before it's "too late." The trip to the Super Bowl is not as easy as expected and they soon realize that this trip means more to Lou than they originally thought. Through teamwork and determination, the group makes it a trip of a lifetime.

80 for Brady is a super fun film and is really funny from start to end. The pace is a little slow at the beginning, before they go to the Super Bowl, but really picks up once they leave the airport. All four actresses shine in this film, but Tomlin really stands out. Although she does not have as many comedic scenes as some of the others, she feels like the heart of the movie and most of the sentimental parts come from her character. I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of celebrity cameos throughout the film, such as Rob Gronkowski and Guy Fieri; they are a fun addition. My favorite part of the movie is the party scene, due to all the different characters going off on their own and really shining in their own respective scenes. The movie is based on the real-life story from four senior female Patriot fans and, learning about that at the end of the movie, makes the entire story more genuine, authentic and heartwarming.

The film promotes friendship and being there for your friends - also, never giving up on your dreams. You should know that there are some scenes showing drug use and some profanity, plus it addresses some topics such as cancer, death, and growing old, which may be heavy for some viewers.

I give 80 for Brady 4 out 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. It releases February 3, 2023 in theaters.

By Emma D., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 16

KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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Media: FeatureFilm


SO MUCH TO LIVE FOR TODAY
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SO MUCH TO LIVE FOR TODAY
ALAN CHRIEST / POWERSPASH PROJECT
Series: SHORT, AGES 2-18
Description - Music Video celebrating life.
Runtime: 3 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

MELODY
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MELODY
LAUREN E. ROMAN
Series: STUDENT ANIMATED SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - A father, out of loneliness, sings his daughter into existence, but as she grows older, her curiosity leads her to a dangerous new voice.
Runtime: 5 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

SILKWORM
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SILKWORM
AMIR HONARMAND
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 12-16
Description - A used smart phone sends a boy in rural Iran on an unexpected journey of reconnecting an estranged couple.
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

FITTING IN
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FITTING IN
MARK LESCHINSKY
Series: STUDENT SHORT, AGES 12 - 18
Description - "Fitting In" is a symbolic social-impact film that draws a parallel between fitting into shoes and fitting into society, and, in doing so, it inspires us to embrace our unique personalities.
Runtime: 4 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

BLOOD SISTERS
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BLOOD SISTERS
ANASTACIA PUERTAS
Series: STUDENT SHORT, AGES 12 - 18
Description - Three pre-teen girls Daphne, Ivy, and Hanna bond at summer camp through helping Daphne figure out how to deal with her first period.
Runtime: 7 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

MY SUPERPOWER
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MY SUPERPOWER
MAXWELL WILLIAM ANDREWS
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 2-12
Description - In his search for his superpower, nine year old Maxwell discovers that his words have the power to help and to harm.
Runtime: 5 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-12
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

ROBOTS DON'T TELL JOKES
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ROBOTS DON'T TELL JOKES
KELLI CALDWELL
Series: ANIMATED SHORT, AGES 2-18
Description - Robot thinks he has a wonderful joke, so he keeps trying to tell it, but none of the other robots ever laugh. They tell him "robots don't tell jokes..." Will Robot give up on his awesome joke or will he find his tribe? Stop-motion using mainly wood scraps and metal pieces.
Runtime: 3 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

GENERATIONAL TRAUMA
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GENERATIONAL TRAUMA
ALAN CHRIEST / POWERSPASH PROJECT
Series: DOCUMENTARY SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - We may inherit many things from our family such as heirlooms and how we look, and sometimes we may inherit trauma.
Runtime: 14 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

STORY OF THE OPERA, THE
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STORY OF THE OPERA, THE
YUE ZHANG
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 8-18
Description - In order to compile a children's recitation book of ancient poems, Ms.Qingmu goes to visit Mr. Yao in Zhufeng Village. There, Ms. Qingmu meets a girl named Douya who has talent as an opera singer and she invites her to come to the city to learn. Two singers, Qianqian and Zixuan are jealous of Douya and they bully her. In order to beat Douya at the Elite Youth Art Competition, Nana deliberately makes Douya eat fruit shake, which makes her hoarse. When the results are released, Nana doesn't win; all the students talk about Nana, but Douya helps her out. Ms. Qingmu has no money to continue running the school and Douya's mother loses her job. Just as they are going to return to the village, Douya receives an admission letter from the Opera School.
Runtime: 46 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

GIULIA E IL CAPOPOSTO
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GIULIA E IL CAPOPOSTO
ANTONIO MARIA CASTALDO
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 8-18
Description - Giulia e il Capoposto is a small fairy tale based on a true story. Giulia has recently lost her father and she wishes to communicate with him. She decides to buy a balloon to which she attaches a letter which, flying up into the sky, will reach her father. However, when the balloon begins to rise, something goes wrong. It is thanks to the intervention of the chief of the fire brigade that Giulia will be able to make her wish come true.
Runtime: 12 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

#NANAROCKS
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#NANAROCKS
LETICIA AGUDO
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 8-18
Description - A woman celebrates her 78th birthday with her two granddaughters. Rachel regales her with loud attention, gifts, and photos she posts online. Rosie quietly works away cleaning, cooking, and sorting Nana's meds. Rachel almost kills her diabetic Nana with a high-sugar cake and Rosie rushes to the rescue. Still, Nana seems to enjoy Rachel's visits most, taking Rosie's quiet nature for granted until Rosie falls ill. Rachel visits Nana and leaves her with no food, a shoddy cleaning job and a broken telly. Moved by seeing the last container of food prepared by Rosie, Nana embarks on an epic cross-country journey on her mobility scooter.
Runtime: 10 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

MULBERRYHOOD
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MULBERRYHOOD
PEDRO AUGUSTO ALMEIDA
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - It's the summer of 2004. Three boys play ball in a parking lot. Two brothers interfere with the game. One ball.
Runtime: 14 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

ATTRACTION
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ATTRACTION
HUANSHUO WANG
Series: FOREIGN STUDENT SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - A boy tries to attract a girl, who he assumes is deaf.
Runtime: 4 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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Media: VIDEO

LEGEND OF QUALICUM BAY, THE
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LEGEND OF QUALICUM BAY, THE
JIM GARRISON
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - A nine-year-old girl overcomes her fear of being bullied at school after confronting a mythical cougar in the woods of Qualicum Bay on Vancouver Island.
Runtime: 18 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

STAGE PRESENTS
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STAGE PRESENTS
GREG JESCHKE
Series: DOCUMENTARY SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - Stage Presents: The Gifts of a Shared Experience in Theater is an engaging, intimate film that uses time to reveal what was gained by a group of youngsters who performed together in children's theater. Their presence on stage resulted in the presents they still keep with them a decade later. Stage Presents has been recognized as an Award Winner at the 19th annual Black Swan International Film Festival.
Runtime: 36 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

LOST LETTERS AND WHERE DO THEY GO
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LOST LETTERS AND WHERE DO THEY GO
ANA GRACA
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 8-18
Description - Rupert Bell, a 7 years-old aspiring pilot, is bored at home when the mailman arrives with a miss-addressed letter. When Rupert ventures out onto the streets on a mission to find the right addressee - an apparent grumpy old lady named Clarabella - he finds out that first impressions can be miss-leading and that they actually share a mutual passion.
Runtime: 10 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

NEWBIE
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NEWBIE
JAMES SKINNER
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - Novice teacher Mike is worried his new class won't be able to see past his disability but soon realizes that he too has lessons to learn.
Runtime: 8 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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Media: VIDEO

DON T HANG UP!
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DON T HANG UP!
JORDYN DIEW
Series: STUDENT SHORT, AGES 12 - 18
Description - A short thriller about a young girl being harassed by an unknown caller.
Runtime: 4 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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Media: VIDEO

BE A GREEN HERO
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BE A GREEN HERO
DONNA BUKEVICZ & ROSS ORENSTEIN
Series: ENVIRONMENTAL SHORT, AGES 2-8
Description - Learn how to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle right every day with catchy upbeat songs sung by fun puppets (Mr. Recycle man, Chef Green and Daisy). Our song lyrics will teach children (and adults) how to "Think Ecologically" and Be a Green Hero!
Runtime: 14 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-8
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

MOMO IN DUBAI
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MOMO IN DUBAI
ZAKARIA ZARGANY
Series: FOREIGN FEATURE, AGES 8-12
Description - Momo in Dubai' is a children's movie narrating the life of a middle class Kerala (India)family travelling to UAE to spend their summer vacation with their NRI father. The movie is narrated in a humorous style and approaches the shift from expectations of a family to the realities they are required to confront.
Runtime: 105 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

BOY'S DREAM, A
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BOY'S DREAM, A
ZHE ZHANG
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 8-18
Description - In 2004, Yeerxiati, a 9-year-old boy who lost his mother as a child, lived here with his grandparents in the deep mountain pasture in Northern Xinjiang. The boy's lamb also lost its mother since childhood and has been taken care of by the little boy. One day, Yeerxiati's father returned to the grassland to pick up his son to study in the city. The little boy who just arrived in the city can't quickly adapt to urban life, and the lamb often appears in Yeerxiati's fantasies and dreams. After a long time, one day, Yeerxiati's grandfather suddenly died, and his grandmother was received by his father to the city. Yeerxiati gradually realized that his life was changing
Runtime: 36 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

TELL ME ANOTHER STORY
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TELL ME ANOTHER STORY
NOAH BASHEVKIN
Series: SHORT, AGES 12 - 18
Description - Directed by Damani Baker (The House on Coco Road), edited by Jon Henry Fine, and with original music by Meshell Ndegeocello, TELL ME ANOTHER STORY shares the passionate dedication of artistic giants, who have, for over one hundred years, attempted to combat stereotypes and fight for loving, authentic cultural representation in the books children read. The film highlights the creators, past and present, whose focus has uplifted children's literature, from W.E.B. Du Bois, Augusta Baker, Pura Belpr� and Ezra Jack Keats, to Pat Cummings, Marley Dias, Grace Lin, Christopher Myers, and Andrea Davis Pinkney.
Runtime: 28 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

MYSTERIOUS PLACES
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MYSTERIOUS PLACES
ANDREW LEOPARD
Series: STUDENT SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - A young boy finds a mysterious map which leads him on a hunt, where he comes across a mysterious friend. Where this map, and this mysterious friend lead him, nobody knows.
Runtime: 8 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
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Media: VIDEO

TWO WAYS
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TWO WAYS
TOM WANG
Series: FOREIGN DOCUMENTARY, AGE 12-18
Description - Two 16-year-olds in Beijing and Qinghai Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, China. After graduating from high school, they chose two completely different paths in entirely different cultures. One went on to study abroad, and the other inherited the traditional art of his culture---ThangGa
Runtime: 9 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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Media: VIDEO

RISE, FALL, HOPE
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RISE, FALL, HOPE
PEDER HILL
Series: FOREIGN DOCUMENTARY, AGES 5-12
Description - 14-year-olds explore humanity's stumbling struggle for sustainability.
Runtime: 7 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
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Media: VIDEO

AS SIMPLE AS THIS
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AS SIMPLE AS THIS
RAHA RAZAVI
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - A square-headed child puts a mirror and scissors into a weapon to change the imperfections he sees. Mortified and hopeless of the damage done to himself, he faces an altering truth about life in a simple conversation with his mom.
Runtime: 4 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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Media: VIDEO

WILLOW'S TALE
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WILLOW'S TALE
MARLENE SHARP
Series: ANIMATED SHORT, AGES 2-12
Description - With animation by the neurodiverse artists of The Center for Learning Unlimited's Brainstorm Productions, here comes a motion picture that is the kitten's whiskers! Willow, a highly creative cartoon black cat, lives a domesticated life indoors with her human mama. However, her wild daydreams take her on flights of fancy around the world . . . and beyond!
Runtime: 4 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 1-12
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Media: VIDEO

BETTERAVE & THE DRAGON
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BETTERAVE & THE DRAGON
ORANE DELONGEAS
Series: FOREIGN STUDENT SHORT, AGES 8 -12
Description - Betterave, a young teenager, crosses the mountain to meet the legendary White Dragon, master of the Beyond. She has a favor to ask him : resurrect her dog. Dragon can't fulfill her request, but he nevertheless takes her to bid her final farewell to her deceased pet.
Runtime: 5 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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Media: VIDEO

LE BALLON BLEU (THE BLUE BALLOON)
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LE BALLON BLEU (THE BLUE BALLOON)
KATHERINE GRIFFIN
Series: SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - A curious blue balloon leads a girl on an adventure through the streets of Paris, but when she crosses paths with a little boy and his red balloon, it becomes clear there's a greater magical force at work between the balloons. The 1956 classic French film Le Ballon Rouge has a single scene with a girl and a blue balloon. Le Ballon Bleu is her story and the origin story for the red and blue balloons from the classic children's film. Like the original film, this is a story about the magic and innocence of childhood and the importance of friendship. The film showcases many of the same Parisian locations as the original film as the filmmakers designed the film so it could be intercut seamlessly with the original. Dialogue is in French with English subtitles and the film was shot on iPhone.
Runtime: 15 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
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Media: VIDEO

SUPERHEROES
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SUPERHEROES
RAFAEL DE ANDRADE
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - Famous superheroes take care of adult problems, but children also have their superheroes, always ready to help solve their dilemmas. Anonymous heroes may be closer than we think, and in this fun movie, they will be taken back.
Runtime: 12 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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Media: VIDEO

REVOLUTIONARIES
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REVOLUTIONARIES
CARLOS HUMBERTO TEJEDA
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - Dressed as a revolutionary, Panchito, a little 9-year-old boy, finally arrives at his elementary school classroom only to realize that all the other children are wearing their uniform, now he must decide whether to face his classmates or hide.
Runtime: 7 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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Media: VIDEO

BEYRO
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BEYRO
SOUREH CINEMA CENTER
Series: FOREIGN FEATURE, AGES 12-18
Description - The life story of Alireza Beyranvand, the successful Iranian soccer player who has tries a lot to be a hero.
Runtime: 106 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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Media: VIDEO

POWER FORWARD
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POWER FORWARD
WEI HUNTER
Series: SHORT, AGES 8 - 12
Description - 'Power Forward' is a family-friendly short film about a pre-teen boy who moves into a new neighborhood in the American South, and his struggle with the bullying and racism that he encounters there. This passion-project short film is bilingual because many students AND families are bilingual. We believe it is our duty as artists to help kids share their stories and allow them to be heard.
Runtime: 8 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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Media: VIDEO

BROWNWHITE
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BROWNWHITE
RUCHAMA EHRENHALT
Series: FOREIGN STUDENT DOCUMENTARY, AGES 8-18
Description - From the perspective of Israeli biracial kids, BrownWhite explores how skin color influences the development of identity. Weaving their lived experiences with findings from academic research, the film reveals their dilemmas around identity in a world that's more complicated than brown or white. From Israel
Runtime: 10 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
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Media: VIDEO

ROCKING IN THE WIND
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ROCKING IN THE WIND
ALISSA SOPHIE LARKAMP
Series: FOREIGN ANIMATED SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - The little stone is at his place, they gets visitors and can experience the world at a different pace, but as they watches the wind - how it plays with leaves and pebbles by whirling them around - they no longer wants to sit still. Can the wind grant them theirs wish?
Runtime: 3 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
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Media: VIDEO

LOUPETOO
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LOUPETOO
SOUREH CINEMA CENTER
Series: FOREIGN FEATURE, AGES 8-18
Description - Mr. Kamali is the owner of a sanitarium who treat the patients by teaching them to make toys. The toys are creative, so they are very attractive for the children. But the toy studio shut because of sabotage and it led to patients' critical mental status. Mr. Kamali tried a lot to solve the problem but he couldn't do anything and he got terribly disappointed and sad. And then an angel of hope appeared...
Runtime: 87 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

COME ONE COME ALL - THE SALIDA CIRCUS
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COME ONE COME ALL - THE SALIDA CIRCUS
NATHAN WARD
Series: DOCUMENTARY SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - Come One Come All is a 27 minute documentary telling the story of a small mountain town circus and its incredible power to change lives for the better. The Salida Circus is a social circus, using the circus arts to address social justice, promote personal wellness and create community among children and adults. Through unicycling, trapeze and juggling knives, the circus is changing lives.
Runtime: 27 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

HOW CAN WE FIND OUT WHAT PLANTS NEED TO SURVIVE? WITH CHRIS!
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HOW CAN WE FIND OUT WHAT PLANTS NEED TO SURVIVE? WITH CHRIS!
GREEN OUR PLANET
Series: SHORT, AGES 5-8
Description - How Can We Find Out What Plants Need to Survive? With Chris!" is an entertaining and educational film, a part of the Virtual Academy's environmentally-themed STEM series. This collection aims to help teachers engage students in STEM while sparking curiosity and care for the one planet we have to call home. Hydroponics Teacher, Chris Anderson kicks off this film by embarking on a trip to Mars! Traveling to space makes Chris think about what she'll need to bring to space to survive. Besides water and oxygen, Chris is going to need food! She decides she will need to grow her own food on the spaceship to last her long journey with hydroponics! First, she'll need to know what plants need to survive. To find out, she launches an experiment with her friend Lucia to see what plants need to grow. In the end, Chris finds out that with a little bit of help, anyone can be a space farmer!
Runtime: 9 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-8
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

HOW TO KNOW IF SOMETHING IS ALIVE?
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HOW TO KNOW IF SOMETHING IS ALIVE?
GREEN OUR PLANET
Series: SHORT, AGES 5-8
Description - Environmental education is more critical than ever. We cultivate students' connection to the natural world at a young age through school garden programs, so they want to conserve it for the rest of their lives. Using V-Tubing, we're anthropomorphizing the plants and creatures they find in their gardens into friends and teachers, fostering a deeper connection with the natural world. "How to know if something is alive?" is an entertaining and educational film, aiming to help teachers engage students in STEM while sparking curiosity and care for the one planet we have to call home. In this film, Sunny the Sunflower navigates through different natural environments during a tornado trying to remember who she is and what her name is with the help of a shark, an otter, and an owl.
Runtime: 17 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-8
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

CAN WE PRACTICE COMMERCIAL HYDROPONICS ON EARTH AND ON MARS?
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CAN WE PRACTICE COMMERCIAL HYDROPONICS ON EARTH AND ON MARS?
GREEN OUR PLANET
Series: DOCUMENTARY, AGES 5-12
Description - In the film, Farmer Tom blasts off from Earth in his vessel, the Green our Planet Orbiter. His mission: to plant seeds brought back from Earth on a hydroponic farm on Mars. Why does he have to go about farming differently on Mars than we do here? He sets out to find answers to this question and more while demonstrating how unique planet Earth is and exploring a new sustainable form of growing food.
Runtime: 15 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

BEAUTIFUL DREAM, A
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BEAUTIFUL DREAM, A
ALP KAMBER
Series: FOREIGN FEATURE, AGES 12 - 18
Description - In the summer of 2005, two children (Alper and Ilker(13)) living in a small town embark on a difficult journey from Samun/Ladik to Istanbul to reach the movie star Meryem, whom Alper falls in love with. This journey enables them to gain a new understanding of themselves, their families and their identitie
Runtime: 82 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

ASCENT
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ASCENT
ESHAAN MANI
Series: STUDENT DOCUMENTARY, AGES 8-18
Description - "Ascent" follows the journey of Sanjna Pandit, a high school student and Bharatanatyam dancer, as she prepared for and performed her arangetram, the debut three-hour performance in the Bharatanatyam dance form.
Runtime: 5 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

HEROES
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HEROES
ROBERTO SANCHEZ
Series: SHORT, AGES 8-18
Description - Rigo, the new kid in town, finds himself being bullied by some of the local kids. A chance encounter with Miguel, a comic book store owner, introduces Rigo to the vast world of superheroes. But are they fiction or real?
Runtime: 18 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

RIGHT ONE, THE
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RIGHT ONE, THE
ANTHONY DEPTULA
Series: SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - A young girl is forced to pick between a violin and a cello only to discover the right instrument for her is something entirely out of the ordinary.
Runtime: 9 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

D.A.D.
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D.A.D.
JAMES A SIMS
Series: SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - A workaholic father comes home to discover his twin daughters have built a digital android doppelg�nger that they lovingly call D.A.D.
Runtime: 14 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

KIND OF FISHY
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KIND OF FISHY
ALEKSANDER NORDAAS
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - A unique fish tale - made with driftwood. Dive in with the fun, fast and furious fish in this animated children's short film! There's life in everything - if you just imagine. Just like Danny Driftwood does, as he creates his own underwater world in a bucket; with rocks, sand, leaves - and driftwood. And down here, magic dwells --new friends, exploration - and an angry halibut. Can Danny and his two friends trick it and escape?
Runtime: 5 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

COMMON THREAD
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COMMON THREAD
FRANK FAZZIO
Series: ENVIRONMANTAL SHORT, AGES 8-18
Description - Climate and global warming are mental health crises, and our children are among the most vulnerable. The Common Thread project joins global filmmakers speaking with children worldwide about their concerns for the planet and future. These children and filmmakers are not celebrities or activists, but they have a Common Thread - They all want a sustainable and livable planet and future for their generation.
Runtime: 14 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

ANYONE CAN SAY I, BUT WHO SAYS WE?
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ANYONE CAN SAY I, BUT WHO SAYS WE?
KATHARINA RABI
Series: FOREIGN STUDENT SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - At the Senior Class of a New Middle school in Lower Austria, currently the topic of "democracy" has been dealt with. Although the pupils have been divided into two groups due to the Corona pandemic, they should learn how to make decisions collectively as part of a class council. At the same time in a different location, covered chandeliers and offices wrapped in tarpaulins hint at the state of an abandoned pomp building. While empty meeting rooms and old lecterns are being renovated in the Austrian parliament building, the pupils find themselves in the new roles of their everyday school-life. What processes and conflicts are the young people confronted with, at a time when life as a class community is being put to the test?
Runtime: 19 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO

GRAMMY GREEN THUMBS
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GRAMMY GREEN THUMBS
ANNIE CREMONT
Series: FOREIGN ANIMATED SHORT, AGES 2-8
Description - Grammy Green Thumbs is a tale about a young girl called Elaine and her friends. Along the story, she will understand the power of nature, the respect for everything surrounding herself and discover different aspects of life.
Runtime: 10 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-8
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO



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