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ENSNARED
ISABELLA LIN
Series: HIGH SCHOOL SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - I always thought it'd be nice to be a pigeon: easy access to food and beloved by mankind. That is, until I learned we don't treat pigeons with the respect they deserve (with their ancestors being war-heroes and all.) Until then, I thought I could live as any respectable, preferably flying, bird. Those dreams of living a peaceful life soaring the skies were crushed when I found out that almost 3 billion birds have been lost in just North America since the 1970s (and a great number of birds crashing into windows, leading to their deaths). Although birds have greatly benefited us, and still do, many people are unaware of what they actually do besides startle farmers awake at 6am. This poem was written to call attention to the tragedy our sky-bound heroes meet.
 Runtime: 2 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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AFTTERDANCE, THE
JESSICA AMBATS
Series: DOCUMENTARY SHORT, AGES 8-18
Description - A poetic documentary told through the movement and words of a nine-year-old whose town experienced a devastating fire. Through dance, the film traces her perspective from the moment smoke appeared outside her classroom window to the quiet grief of returning to a changed world. Shaped from her own words, the film offers a tender and uplifting portrait of childhood resilience.
 Runtime: 4 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
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MARTA, AISHA, AND THE VOLCANO
ALEXANDRE PERALTA
Series: INDIE DOCUMENTARY, AGES 8-12
Description - "Marta, Aisha and the Volcano" portrays the friendship of two young girls who experienced the volcanic eruption in La Palma, Canary Islands, in 2021. Through their eyes, and in a poetic way, the documentary short film evokes the power of nature and human resilience in the face of loss and uncertainty.
 Runtime: 7 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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DRILL THE MOLE
USMAN KHAN
Series: ELEMENTARY STUDENT SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - Captain Reload and his band of bird pirates invade a peaceful town to destroy their flying ships! It's up to Drill the Mole to stop them and prove that the gift of flight isn't just for the birds.
 Runtime: 6 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
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SPIDER ON THE FLOOR
ANDY ZAMENES
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 2-8
Description - There's a spider on the floor who just walked in the door, and he loves to tickle! So let the chase begin! Enjoy the official music video for Andy Z's uniquely playful version of this kids' classic, and listen to more at https://andyz.com/listen
 Runtime: 3 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-8
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VIVA LA VETA
NATALIE CHIEN
Series: HIGH SCHOOL SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - 13-year-old Natalie wonders why Veta La Palma, a magical fish farm in Spain that produces the most delicious fish double-Michelin star Chef Dan Barber has ever tasted by harnessing Nature to raise fish, is a secret from the world. She hopes her hip hop rap with bilingual lyrics will share Barber's message about this planet-friendly secret fish farm with the world.
 Runtime: 3 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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CASE OF THE MYSTERIOUS BOILING RIVER
LUCAS CHIEN
Series: MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - When Andr�s Ruzo was a young boy in Peru His grandfather told him a story that gave him a quest to do Did you know in the Amazon there's a secret boiling river? Now let me tell you a tale that will make you quiver. So begins 11-year-old Lucas' "The Case of the Mysterious Boiling River," a poetic ode to following your curiosity so we can discover how to solve the problems we humans have made.
 Runtime: 2 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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PATRICK THE PENGUIN
LUCAS CHIEN
Series: MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - There once was a penguin who didn't think it was nice; That his once spacious glacier was now a cube of ice;; There wasn't enough room for his wife or kids; Really he felt his life was on skids; Thus begins Patrick the Penguin, the real-life story of a penguin who found himself in Australia after trying to find fish for his family. This is a tale of love, and also the impact of our choices on our animal neighbors.
 Runtime: 2 minutes
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ON LUCID DREAMNG
OLIVER DAI
Series: MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - As humans, we feel down when we don't wield control over the steering wheel of life. This is why learning how to lucid dream arrested my imagination as my hero.
 Runtime: 2 minutes
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JUST BREATHE
ETHAN WEI
Series: MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - They gathered, like they always do; Laughter, mixed with smoke in the air; Like it was something they owned, something they knew; "C'mon," they said, " Try it. You'll feel different, I swear."' So begins 12-year-old Ethan Wei's ode to how smoking isn't fire, and how the right thing to do means drinking from the bitter cup of sacrifice.
 Runtime: 3 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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ON HARNESSING YOUR WEEVILY DOUBTS
JASMINE ZHENG
Series: HIGH SCHOOL ANIMATED SHORT, AGES 8-18
Description - This is a short film about how art is my hero and how even if you're not initially a good artist, you can become one if you find a reason beyond yourself (such as an art buddy you don't want to let down) to keep practicing until you can create beauty. Another thing I'd like to share is that you shouldn't stop doing something just because you're not good at it yet if it makes you happy. My film is also about my struggle to wrestle with the Weevil of Doubts in my head that prevent me from being more productive such as "You're not good enough. Everyone's disappointed in you," which is basically just me lying to myself.
 Runtime: 4 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
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NATURE BUG PATROL
TAIWAN PUBLIC TELEVISION SERVICE FOUNDATION
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - An on-location Taiwanese children's ecology program that combines native language learning, youth engagement, and science education. Accompanied by three kids and wilderness guide A-t�ng, the show ventures into Taiwan's diverse ecological environments--speaking Taigi all the way--to locate and observe small creatures. From the mountains to the coastline, and from daytime to nighttime, these kids and A-t�ng explore everything from legless to multi-legged critters, aiming to uncover the wonders of nature. Through these adventures, viewers naturally learn ecological concepts in Taigi and discover how many traditional observations of nature are preserved in the rich Taigi names for plants and animals. Sometimes their searches come up empty; other times they yield surprising discoveries--these are not staged for TV, but genuine responses from the natural world itself.
 Runtime: 13 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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FORGETTING TO BE GRANDPA
DUKE LYON
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 8 TO 18
Description - When 17-year-old Alexander passes the bust of his grandpa, he remembers whom he is supposed to be. This is the very relatable tale of what every human must face: can we pry ourselves from everything that distracts us to honor those who gave us wings?
 Runtime: 4 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
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MUSIC: MY FRIEND, MY HERO
DANIEL XIE
Series: HIGH SCHOOL DOCUMENTARY SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - Every time I get asked the question, "Who's your hero?" I don't know how to respond. You know, everyone always talks about heroes like they're people. Someone strong, someone brave, someone like Superman who swoops in and saves the day. My hero isn't a person or a thing. It's something you can't touch, but you can feel. Something that comes in so many flavors it incites both love and hate. Is it okay to say my hero is music?
 Runtime: 4 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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COYOTES
BRYN WRIGHT
Series: MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - Coyotes are an important part of our ecosystem, but can pose a significant risk to outdoor pets. Understanding their behavior is key to keeping our four-legged friends safe. This film explains the danger in a lighthearted way, while offering practical tips to keep pets safe.

Written & Animated by 14-year-old Bryn Wright, Coyotes was inspired by the loss of a beloved family dog. Bryn hopes that by sharing these tips, more pets can be protected, allowing coyotes and people to coexist peacefully.
 Runtime: 2 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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CLUB OF THE COLOURFUL RATS
ALEXANDRA FRITSCH
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - Ten-year-old Paul wants nothing more than to be friends with cool Luise from next door - but she and her friend Lea have founded the 'Club of Colourful Rats', and anyone who wants to join needs to have a rat as a pet. Unfortunately, Paul's mothers won't allow it; a rat as a pet is out of the question. But Paul has an idea: he shines at school with a presentation on coloured rats and his plan works. Luise is amazed at how well Paul knows her favourite animals and talks to him after class: can he look after her rats 'Rattschi' and 'Hatschi' at the weekend? Of course, says Paul. What could possibly go wrong?
 Runtime: 15 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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PLANT SERENADE
JACOB CHAN
Series: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - A certain sentient bee from a certain Dreamworks movie once asked someone the question, "Ya like jazz?" Jacob's gonna break it to you: every plant in your garden's been asking you the same question. In this video, 17 year-old Jacob Chan delivers a quick introduction to audiobotany. Yes, he may have made up this word. Search engine algorithms are in fact not a very good research navigator.
 Runtime: 3 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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RABBIT RECONTAINMENT
JACOB CHAN
Series: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SHORT, AGES 8-18
Description - Objective: Capture escaped bunny. You are not expected to survive. When Mom's pet rabbit Gus escaped from his room, the process of "containing" him taught 17-year-old Jacob what it's like to be a parent trying to convince your teen not to destroy your house. It was a rabbit that taught Jacob how to be a hero to his mom.
 Runtime: 2 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
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ON COMPASSION
IVAN ZHANG
Series: MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - Bryan Stevenson. To some, an ordinary man. To others, a living superhero. To many, just another lawyer. To those he saves, a rescuer. His name may sound like just another name, but his work speaks of extraordinary courage, compassion, and the human will to fight for what is right. He fights not just for justice, but for humanity itself.
 Runtime: 2 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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SWEET SUMMER POW WOW
LESLIE BLAND
Series: INDIE FEATURE, AGES 12-18
Description - A young Indigenous couple get a break from their troubled lives when they find each other through a summer of love on the Pow-Wow circuit.
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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MODERN HERO, A: A LOVE STORY
CARTER CHEN
Series: MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - "It was from my grandmother, my Popo, that I learned how to love and that seemingly ordinary things are what are most extraordinary." So begins 13-year-old Carter Chen's A Modern Hero: A Love Story, the tale of how his grandparents met, married, and have loved each other even through heart-rending loss. His story illuminates that love is not just a feeling but an action and a commitment. It will reignite your faith in humanity.
 Runtime: 4 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 48-12
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MIND'S FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH, THE
ELISE CHEN
Series: HIGH SCHOOL ANIMATED SHORT, AGES 8-18
Description - When Grandma no longer recognizes her beloved husband, we investigate how to prevent forgetting who you are! This animated video was lovingly crafted by Elise, whose late grandfather suffered from Alzheimer's. As 1 in 3 of us will contract it by age 85, it's likely either we will have it or care for someone who does. Here's how to be a hero to yourself and your loved ones by doing one secret things that staves it off by 76%!
 Runtime: 2 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
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HOME FOR HARLEM, A
JUBILEE SUNG
Series: ELEMENTARY STUDENT SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - Can kids make things that matter? When 8- year-old Jordan saw homeless people the street while driving up to L.A. one day, his hurt heart. Could he help them? Find out in "A Home for Harlem."
 Runtime: 4 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
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WHAT I LEARNED
JUBILEE SUNG
Series: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - Before I met Ms. Clarissa, I was worried she would be evil! That her homework load would be medieval; But as soon as I met her, I changed my mind; Because Ms. Clarissa is really kind. So begins 10-year-old Jordan Sung's "What I Learned," a poem about his hero-teacher Ms. Clarissa, who taught him the magic of helping others who appreciate you as a road to a meaningful life, how to move people's hearts to change their minds, to leap over seemingly impossible walls, to express his heart through poetry, to learn superpowers he never before believed possible for him to wield, to make things that matter, and to create magic out of air. Directed by his 14-year-old sister Jubilee Sung.
 Runtime: 1 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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OUR STORY
JUBILEE SUNG
Series: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - When I was six, I woke up with a strange thought. Under the cool sheets, I wondered if my life had simply been a dream. Who was I really? "Our Story" offers a doable way to carve meaning out of life.
 Runtime: 1 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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ALVIN
NICHOLAS WEINBACH
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - During a hot summer afternoon, a peculiar, wide-eyed 5th grader asks his teacher for advice about confessing to his crush how he feels.
 Runtime: 11 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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WINDS
MAJA PAVIC
Series: SCREENPLAY, AGES 5-18
Description - In a picturesque village where storks live in harmony with humans, young Clapper and Malena are inseparable. But tragedy strikes--on her first migration to Africa, Malena is wounded by poachers and left behind, while Clapper, unaware of her fate and assuming her dead, must continue the journey with his flock. Rescued by Pete, a kind-hearted old man who cares for injured animals, Malena grows up in his home, adapting to a flightless life and suppressing her true nature. Three springs later, Pete builds her a nest, replacing Herona, a healed heron - and she is drawn back to the world she once belonged to. Pete releases Herona into the wild, but she is filled with betrayal and resentment towards Malena which quickly turns to vengeance.
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-18
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CHEAP$KATE
CALVIN CATANIA
Series: MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - While a crafty detective teaches you his unique style of catching criminals, another criminal is on the run and heading down a dark alley he shouldn't be going down. In the end, someone has to pay for their crimes.
 Runtime: 7 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 9-12
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BACKSTAGE
GABRIEL FERRARIS
Series: MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - A group of girls and boys are preparing a show in a theater course in Rome. Their affections behind the apparent aggressiveness, the fears and insecurities behind the mask, confused and hidden loves will emerge in the loving and attentive welcome of Emma, ??the make-up artist.
 Runtime: 12 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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HEARTBEAT OF THE SEA, THE
KATERI ESPOSITO
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - A young boy facing the end of his life is transported to a world of adventure on the high seas, where he encounters the real people his short life impacted.
 Runtime: 17 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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VERY NORMAL DAY OF WONDERS, A
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VERY NORMAL DAY OF WONDERS, A
RIMA MATHEW
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - In a crowded market, a four year old girl wanders with her father, seeing magic in the most ordinary things. While she marvels at sweets, trinkets, colors and sounds, her father remains tied down by the heaviness of his own world. A sudden phone call separates them, and in her eyes, he seems to swap heads with a stranger. As she drifts deeper into her world of wonder, he plunges into panic and the market becomes a place of shifting realities.
 Runtime: 12 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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ONE THING AT A TIME
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ONE THING AT A TIME
YASHVI BHARARIYA
Series: FOREIGN DOCUMENTARY, AGES 8-18
Description - Set within spaces designed to support neurodivergent individuals, the film gently shifts focus to the people and everyday moments of connection that give these places meaning. Through Felipe, Zaheen, and Coach Debra, we see how patience, attention, and genuine care often teach far more than formal training ever could. Interwoven with reflections from psychologist Dr. Strobel and glimpses into family life, the documentary includes interviews and program settings that capture the quiet, authentic gestures that shape real understanding.
 Runtime: 16 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
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BUDDY TWO SOCKS
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BUDDY TWO SOCKS
NETA RHYNE
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - Buddy Two Socks, a 34 year old horse and his pasture mate, a Mustang named Jasper, are the stars of the Thundering Hooves Honor Ride and Gathering on the Old Santa Fe Trail. Buddy and Jasper stood proud on the Santa Fe Plaza, loving all the attention and time spent with children, proving, once again, the value of old horses is indeed ...priceless!
 Runtime: 3 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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CHICKEN, THE LUNCHROOM AND MR. BIRKE
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CHICKEN, THE LUNCHROOM AND MR. BIRKE
BIRKE DUNCAN
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 5-8
Description - This short film deals with another adventure for the ever-patient Mr. Birke and his foster rooster. Chicken attends the first grade in elementary school. Today he over-eats in the cafeteria and makes himself sick. A trip to the vet teaches him about the importance of sticking to his own diet.
 Runtime: 5 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-8
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SLUSH
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SLUSH
BEN BORROK
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - Charlie, an underdeveloped 8th grader, struggles to maintain his friendships with his more mature peers. After befriending a theater employee named Kyle, Charlie divulges his situation and receives perspective-altering advice over a round of ICEEs.
 Runtime: 15 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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LAUGHTER AND TEARS OF THE LITTLE PRINCE
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LAUGHTER AND TEARS OF THE LITTLE PRINCE
DRAHOMIR STREIT
Series: MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - This short student made film follows a young boy and his friends as they reflect on the world. They are influenced by the character of the Little Prince, whom they know from the popular book and who shares their way of seeing the world. In their stories, the children emphasize the role of their parents in their lives. The children also discuss their compassion for children across the world whose lives are at risk. The idea to make the film arose in 2023, when the world celebrated the 80th anniversary of the first edition of The Little Prince. The film's title represents the symbolic balance between joy and sadness.
 Runtime: 14 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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RUN THE MARBLES!
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RUN THE MARBLES!
HODA ELATAWI
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - Mesmerizing marble runs roll onto young kids' screens and into their imaginations with the new original live-action series Run the Marbles! (25 x 3'). In each episode, kids explore STEM principles via marble run problem-solving while having non-stop fun watching marbles race, jump, roll, and sometimes even make music. With many marble run variations to try out - from using everyday objects at home to arranging marble run toy sets in fun, new configurations - this entertaining and energetic series lets kids aged four to seven imagine, make, and play with endless possibilities.
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
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IMPACT OF BEING HUMAN, THE
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IMPACT OF BEING HUMAN, THE
POWERSPLASH PROJECT
Series: INDIE DOCUMENTARY SHORT, AGES 12 TO 18
Description - The Impact of Being Human contrasts how childhood experiences affect adulthood perspectives - and the reasons for addictions, self-loathing, and why we cannot get what we think we need while, at the same time, widening the context of how we look at ourselves, others, and the world.
 Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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LOVING KARMA
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LOVING KARMA
ANDREW HINTON
Series: FOREIGN FEATURE, AGES 12-18
Description - On a remote mountaintop a brave social experiment is taking place. Committed to raising children with love and compassion, former Buddhist monk Lobsang Phuntsok attempts to heal his own childhood abandonment by adopting unwanted children and growing them as a family at Jhamtse Ghatsal - the Garden of Love and Compassion - a remote children's community in the foothills of the Himalayas. This film is a sequel to "Tashi and the Monk," which focused on a 4-year-old girl named Tashi, struggling to learn what love is. In this film, Tashi returns to the community 12 years later and faces the challenge of becoming a big sister to two four-year-old newcomers, both called Karma.
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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AANGAN SE AASMAN TAK
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AANGAN SE AASMAN TAK
ANAIHITA AGARWAL
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - Aangan Se Aasman Tak captures the quiet strength and determination of Hemlata, a woman whose journey from her home kitchen to managing four canteens through the support of her Self-Help Group (SHG) stands as a testament to empowerment through community. The film explores the journey of how she moves from the Aangan, the courtyard of her home, to the Aasman, a world of financial independence and opportunity. It portrays how economic participation can transform identity, self-worth, and the way women see their place in the world.
 Runtime: 10 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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PSYCHIC ARTS ACADEMY
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PSYCHIC ARTS ACADEMY
PAMELA KAVAL
Series: FOREIGN MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - At the Psychic Arts Academy, kids train to master powers like telepathy and telekinesis--but three bullies who haven't yet discovered their own abilities torment the gifted students until the telepaths and telekinetics finally fight back.
 Runtime: 6 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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MYSTERY OF THE ABDUCTION
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MYSTERY OF THE ABDUCTION
PHILIP HAIN
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - On what seemed like an ordinary school day, silence suddenly takes over. The School hallway is empty. Every child and teacher has disappeared--except for five. This five Children begin to investigate the strange events, following clues deep into the hidden basement corridor of the school. Behind a forbidden door, they encounter light, glowing symbols, and a truth they had once forgotten: they were abducted themselves. With the help of a mysterious alien--the last of its kind--they uncover the secret behind the disappearances. But as an ancient shadow is coming, it becomes clear: this is only the beginning.
 Runtime: 15 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO   Click here to view festival screenings

CHEESY MOURNING
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CHEESY MOURNING
ZEMARIO SHEPPARD
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - Created as part of a 48-hour film challenge, this tender and lightly comedic short follows recently widowed Dad Eli as he navigates the chaos of a single morning with his spirited 11-year-old daughter, Naomi. What begins as a struggle over burnt grilled cheese turns into a quiet, heartfelt moment of connection, love, and resilience. Naomi's wisdom, humor, and old-soul insight help her father navigate grief, reminding us that even in loss, love--and laughter--can still find a way. A story about family, imperfection, and the small moments that make life meaningful.
 Runtime: 6 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO   Click here to view festival screenings

LITTLE HOTEL DETECTIVE, THE
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LITTLE HOTEL DETECTIVE, THE
STAAS NELIS
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - At the start of the holiday, eleven-year-old Billie is thrilled to finally spend some time with her mother, Estella, a busy hotel owner. But when a secret hotel inspector checks in, everything changes. Billie turns into a detective, determined to uncover the inspector's identity and win back her mother's attention.
 Runtime: 21 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO   Click here to view festival screenings

SUPER WANG WANG
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SUPER WANG WANG
GAVIN LEE
Series: FOREIGN FEATURE, AGES 8-12
Description - A mentally disabled teenager called Wang Wang like Forrest Gump who longs to "fly" freely on the ice, saves an Oriental white stork abandoned by his mother, and two abandoned children grow up together. After joining the Special Olympics speed skating team, Wang Wang, with the help of his coach and friends, unfolds a story of confrontation and love between "abnormal" and "normal" people.
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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Media: FeatureFilm   Click here to view festival screenings

ROLLER
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ROLLER
NATHALIE LIPPENS
Series: FOREIGN DOCUMENTARY, AGES 8-12
Description - Johannes is a young athlete with a big dream: to become a Paralympian. His story unfolds when he joins for the first time a training camp abroad, without parents. Through his dedication, he not only makes great strides as an athlete but also gains more independence. Along the way, he meets C�cile, a fellow wheelchair athlete who shares the same ambition. A warm friendship develops between them. Paralympic champion Peter Genyn, who won gold in Tokyo, also plays a role in supporting Johannes on his journey--both in sport and in life. But the true narrator of this story is Roller, Johannes's loyal old wheelchair. From Roller's unique point of view, we follow Johannes's path to greatness. Roller shows us how Johannes grows, but also faces a challenge of his own: the arrival of a shiny new sports wheelchair--an unexpected rival...
 Runtime: 32 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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Media: VIDEO   Click here to view festival screenings

GHOST OF DUNLUCE CASTLE, THE
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GHOST OF DUNLUCE CASTLE, THE
ALISON TEAL
Series: INDIE DOCUMENTARY, AGES 8-18
Description - From her Home Sweet Treehouse in Hawaii to the storm-swept cliffs of Northern Ireland, filmmaker and adventurer Alison Teal sets out to uncover the haunting legend of a ghost in a crumbling seaside castle perched above a mysterious mermaid cave. Joined by local legend and big-wave surfer Al Mennie, known from the Game of Thrones universe, Alison journeys by horseback, surfboard, and foot through sea caves, towering cliffs, and eerie forests in search of the fabled Lady in White. Their shocking yet heartfelt discovery blurs the line between myth and reality, revealing timeless lessons about courage, connection, and the unseen forces that may guide us all - proving that magic is still alive in our coconuts world.
 Runtime: 20 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO   Click here to view festival screenings

HOMECOMING, THE
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HOMECOMING, THE
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES CULTURAL FOUNDATION
Series: FOREIGN DOCUMENTARY SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - "150 years later, they have finally returned home." In 2017, three Taiwanese scholars discovered skulls labeled "Formosa" and "Botan" in the skull room of the University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom. After meticulous research through historical documents, it was confirmed that these skulls likely belonged to the Paiwan people, who were taken away following the Battle of the Mudan Incident in 1874. This film documents an unprecedented event in Taiwan: the first international repatriation of remains led primarily by Indigenous people.
 Runtime: 46 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO   Click here to view festival screenings

BRIDGE IN THE MIST, A
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BRIDGE IN THE MIST, A
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES CULTURAL FOUNDATION
Series: FOREIGN DOCUMENTARY SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - Imperial Japan invades the Topa Community as part of an ongoing colonial invasion against the Tayal people. Their leader, Watan Syat, has been at war with the Japanese for over eight years. His daughter, Loba Watan, agrees to be taken hostage in hopes that her people can return home. A sacrifice which nearly tears the community apart.
 Runtime: 28 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO   Click here to view festival screenings

REKINDLING THE EMBERS: THE TOPA WAR, 1900-1907
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REKINDLING THE EMBERS: THE TOPA WAR, 1900-1907
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES CULTURAL FOUNDATION
Series: FOREIGN DOCUMENTARY, AGES 12-18
Description - Imperial Japan launched a colonial invasion against Taiwan's Indigenous Tayal people. In the Topa War (1900-1907), the Tayal demonstrated the spirit of resistance while upholding Gaga their traditional law, and defending their ancestral home and in Topa Community.
 Runtime: 42 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO   Click here to view festival screenings

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