First Impressions

You never get a second chance to make a first impression! Has your child attended a kids film festival before? If not, this is a great way to start, especially for the youngest ones. This year’s reel includes hair style decisions, fishing for carp and singing animals!

Films and film line-up are subject to change without notice.

ALDO’S BUG EXTRAVAGANZA – Join 5-year-old Aldo and his dad on a backyard safari filled with tiny wonders and big laughs. Armed with a camera and boundless curiosity, Aldo embarks on a bug-hunting escapade, narrating his discoveries with adorable wit and charm. (2024 / 6 min / USA / dirs. Neil Losin / all ages)

ANIMANIMUSICAL – The Animanimal singers love to jam together…with one exception. Toucan, hungry for the spotlight, gets caught up in a song of his own and threatens the harmony of the whole group! (2024 / 3.5 min / Germany / dir. Julia Ocker / in animal sounds)

BIRDS OF A FEATHER – One of the first animated films PCFF has shown that has a character with Tourette’s syndrome. A parrot befriends a young boy while on a field trip with friends. (2024 / 4.5 min / USA / dir. Katie Cobos / All ages)

THE CARP AND THE CHILD (La Carpe et l’enfant) – All this little fisherman wants is a peaceful day on the dock, but chaos erupts from the tiniest of moments! Sometimes, if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em… (2024/ 7 min / France / dirs. Morgane Simon, Arnaud Demuynck / non-verbal)

THE COW (Koen) – Tiny Toot is camping with her family along with her friend Pixie and Gato the cat. They explore a nearby field to discover a friendly cow. (2024 / 4.5 min / Denmark / dir. Maria Mac Dalland / in English)

HELLO – Gentle story about a little girl who wanders out of the city and into a lush jungle where she befriends a cat and an elephant. (2023/ 2 min / Korea / dir. Dakyoung Lee / non-verbal)

WHEN IT RAINS – A forest full of magical creatures comes alive on a peacefully rainy day. (2021/ 2 min / Korea / dir. Saeyeon Park / non-verbal)

OVO – This is the story of a meeting between an astonishing robot from outer space and an adorable little bird just hatched from its egg… (2023 / 6.5 mins / France / dir. Stiv Spasojevic / non-verbal)

KID PRESIDENT – A kid is now president of the United States. What executive orders do you think will be issued?! If outlawing broccoli and increasing recess came to mind then you probably voted for him! (2024 / 5.5 min / USA / dir. Yadid Hirschtritt Licht)

JOIN – Sometimes you need to see someone else dancing to inspire a dance of your own! Great film to see for anyone taking our stop motion animation workshops! (2024 / 2.5 min / USA / dir. Todd Davis / non-verbal / all ages)

TURNING A NEW LEAF – Sometimes you need to be reminded that being part of a team creating live theater together is bigger than being in the show’s spotlight. Having it being sung to you makes it all the better! (2024 / 2 min / USA / dir. Alison Hibbard )

And more…!