Alma

Directed by Rodrigo Blaas
Spain
6 minutes

Attracted to the life-like dolls in a toy store window, a young girl finds herself drawn in to a shop . ... Note: This film has spooky moments, if goose bumps aren’t your cup of cinematic tea, make The King of the Island your final film in the program. (Winner! Children’s Jury Prize for Best Animated Short Film at Children’s Film Festival Seattle)

Betty the Doll

Directed by Anna Guldager
Sweden
6 minutes.

A little girl spends a rainy day creating a special friend to play with.

For a Fistful of Snow

Directed by Julien Ezri
Switzerland
6 minutes

A story of the wild, wild North.

Getting Dad

Directed by Hailey Bartholomew
Australia
5 minutes.

A filmmaker’s joyous salute to her imperfect but much beloved father. (Winner! Children’s Jury Prize for Best Live Action Short Film at Children’s Film Festival Seattle)

Hello Antenna

Directed by Veronika Samatseva and Anna Samoylovich
Germany
5 minutes.

Collage animation and lots of animation tell the story of a girl’s shopping trip and airplane ride.

The King of the Island

Directed by Raimondo Della Calce
Italy
16 minutes.

A boy seafaring father returns, but he isn’t the heroic figure the boy has always imagined — he is someone even better.

The Mouse that Soared

Directed by Kyle Bell
US
6 minutes.

A classic tale of hope and goodness, this funny film tackles adoption, blended families and nature vs. nurture. It demonstrates that nothing is more powerful than unconditional love. www.theMouseThatSoared.com

Mr. Mack's Kitchen

Directed by Mike Attie
Seattle
6 minutes

A group of intrepid students learn about the joy and discipline of the culinary arts.

Nappy Heads

Directed by Sabrina Moella
Canada
3 minutes

A tribute to the glorious diversity of African-American hairstyles.

When Apples Roll

Directed by Reinis Kalnaellis
Latvia
7 minutes

A sweet kitty cat and a helpful mouse pitch in to care for a little lost penguin.