More Than A Selfie 2019 (PCFF Shorts Collection)

How many selfies do you take and like? How many do you need to take? This shorts compilation shares stories of developing or accepting one s own identity. The stories from around the world include a documentary about kids that don t feel like the gender they

Film lineup is subject to change without notice.

Beauty
In a world of fixed positions and prescribed roles, expanding the definition of gender requires the courage to dive deep into understanding and acceptance. This film explores the lives of five gender-creative kids, each uniquely engaged in shaping their ideas of what it means to be fully human.
Canada, 2018 / English and French w/English subtitles / Christina Willings / 23 min / Documentary, Animation

Belly Flop
Persistence pays off when a young girl learning to dive is unperturbed by a talented diver who steals the spotlight.
South Africa, 2018 / no dialogue / Jeremy Collins / 5 min / Animation

Bumblebees
Despite being told as a child he would never walk or speak, Vance accomplished what doctors thought was impossible. But now he has a new challenge: dating!
USA, 2015 / English / Jenna Kanell / 5 min / Documentary

Game Changer
A macho man toy arcade prize is quick to judge a young girl who wants to score enough tickets to take him home. While preventing her from scoring, he realizes she may be the best person to be won by after all.
USA, 2018 / no dialogue / Aviv Mano / 3 min / Animation

L I S T E N
The Netherlands offers “Child Helpline” for any child to call and talk about anything they want to talk about. Some of the calls are funny but others demonstrate how important it is just to have a listening ear.
Netherlands, 2017 / Dutch w/English subtitles / Astrid Bussink / 15 min / Documentary

Lilli Within the Clouds
Lilli is spending her summer on her grandfather’s farm. Without other kids to play with she creates some interesting times with her powerful imagination.
France, 2017 / French w/English subtitles / Toma Leroux / 15 min / Live Action

You Look Scary
When a crocodile goes to the dentist his imagination can be his worst enemy.
USA, 2016 / no dialogue / Xiya Lan / 4 min / Animation