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ANDkids World Film Festival

ANDkids World Film Festival is free, family fun that inspires children and youth through the universal language of film! Children of all ages are invited to express their creativity in hands-on activities, discuss the films and embrace the whole wide world without leaving their seat.

With four days of film programs to choose from every kid and former kid is sure to find something to love among our hand-picked selection of shorts and feature film programs.

An all-out celebration of children, ANDkids showcases the richness and diversity of international film by, for and about kids!

Supported by the Lauran E. and Justin L. Tuck Endowment for Children's Programming.

The ANDkids World Film Festival is proudly supported by the South Bend Tribune.

Shorts programs presented in partnership with Northwest Film Forum. Curated by Elizabeth Shepherd.

Scheduled Films and Activities:

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Circus Dreams (2010)

Wednesday, July 20 at 7 PM

Directed by Signe Taylor
Ages 9 and up, 81 minutes

Join the young performers of Circus Smirkus, a travelling circus group, as they perfect their talent while learning the ins-and-outs of circus life.

Opening night ice cream reception follows the film. The reception will be located on our outdoor terrace or inside if it's raining.

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Kids Review By Adriana Castellanet, age 12

Circus Dreams gives an inside look at what it takes to be in the circus and just how hard everyone who is involved in the circus has to work together in order for it to be a success. I was really inspired by how so many different kinds of kids weren’t afraid of being true to themselves, they all liked to try new things and they never quit, never gave up on their dreams, even when it got to be really hard for them. These kids have the mental and physical strength to go through seven intense weeks being away from their families and traveling the country to make the magic of the circus come to life.

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Tally Ho! Films that Fly High

Thursday, July 21 at 11 AM

All ages, 76 minutes.
English and German with English subtitles

Take a magic carpet ride around the world with animated films that are fast-paced, funny and full of adventure. Shorts program.

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Kids Review by Sophia Davidson, age 10

Tally Ho! is a short, animated film with the main character, Mr. Bumble, who bakes a pancake that comes to life. The pancake flies out of the window, and across the countryside. As Mr. Bumble chases the pancake, other characters join in and chase it as well. All of them have the same goal, which is to catch it and eat it. A little girl comes along with an empty plate and the pancake flies down and lands on the plate. All the characters then add their own ingredients to the pancake and they begin to eat it. Mr. Bumble, the person who made the pancake, gets the last piece and eats it.

I liked the generosity that each character showed at the end of the film. Instead of each one of them wanting the pancake for themselves, they shared it amongst each other. What we can learn from the story is we all can add our own ingredients to life, be generous to each other and good things will come out of it.

All Creatures Great and Small

Thursday, July 21 at 1:30 PM

All ages, 61 minutes
English, Spanish, Swedish, Mandarin language with English subtitles

Savor this sweet treat: a selection of short films that are filled with cuddly animals, sweet music and gentle stories. Shorts program.

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Kids Review by Kathleen Scheidler, age 8

This selection of short films (fourteen in all) was unusually creative, in languages from around the world.

There were a variety of animation styles and techniques used as well. Some of the films used unexpected character shapes -- such as the opening title, Big Box Sing Song, and the closing film, Can We Be Friends?

Others used mixed mediums, like Bu and Ba Have Company which employed the use of traditional animation with live-action sets in the background. Fluffy - Tiny and Vegetables was live action and told an important story about what happens when you eat your vegetables... and when you don’t. Without spoiling the end, Fluffy has to learn a hard lesson about eating.

A common theme, as you may guess, was the interplay between nature: bugs, animals, land, and humans.

My favorite film was Mr. Snail and Ball Bug. And I’ll be honest -- it is simply for the simple fact that I really like butterflies and flowers, and this film showcased them in a bright, colorful way that I enjoyed.

Frankly, this collection of films expanded my mind beyond the norms I’m used to -- which was challenging at first, because I’m only eight; but after a couple watches, it was like unlocking a treasure chest of gifts from around the world.

I hope you enjoy this compilation as much as I did!

Round the World and Home Again

Thursday, July 21 at 3:30 PM

Ages 8 and up, 60 minutes
English, Mandarin, Danish and French language with English subtitles

Take a whirlwind trip to find out about the plans, schemes and dreams of reel-life kids in seven different countries! Shorts program.

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Kids Review by Susan Zhu, age 15

I myself found this film to be extremely unique. I’ve never seen anything quite like it. And, truth be told, I loved it! It was very fresh and original. It provided new glimpses were from the eyes of children. Other children would benefit a lot to see this film! It’s very eye-opening (the girl in Africa), and close-to-home (the kids describing their blankets and animals). This film would be better suited towards younger children, specifically between six and ten. Older kids may find it a little bland, but I know for a fact that younger kids would love it. This is because my seven-year-old sister watched it with me and found it very enjoyable. She laughed when the kids in America showed their blankies and stuffed animals, and when the little boy in Canada showed some irony. She was surprised that the girls in Africa and Germany weren’t that much different from her. All in all, this was a great film that really opens your eyes and the scattered format keeps kids interested. You never know what to expect!

The Indian (2009)

Thursday, July 21 at 7 PM

Directed by Ineke Houtman
Ages 8 and up, 80 minutes
Dutch language with English subtitles

Koos, a 7-year-old Peruvian boy, feels left out of his Dutch family when he learns that his parents are expecting their first biological child. In search of his true heritage, he befriends another Peruvian boy who teaches him what it means to be himself.

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Kids Review by Nora McGreevy, age 14 and Margaret McGreevy, age 11

“Real family loves you. More importantly, you love them.” This is the theme running throughout the movie, The Indian. The movie features a young boy named Koos, who is Peruvian but was adopted into a Dutch family. When he learns his parents are expecting a new child, this time “their own”, Koos feels left out. Throughout the movie, Koos explores his Peruvian heritage, trying to discover not only his given name, but a place where he feels as though he truly belongs. In the end, he learns his name—but he also learns a very important lesson about family.

Something that we liked about the movie was that it was very exciting—we wanted to know what would happen! We also appreciated that it showed how a real boy would act in a situation like Koos’. It felt very true, like it could happen in real life as well. Even though you are reading the subtitles, you still feel as though you can connect with the characters. Other kids would definitely like this movie—it’s funny, endearing, exciting, and even a tiny bit scary at parts (but not too scary.) Most of all, it has a really important message: no matter where you’re from or what you look like, family is the people that you love, and the people that love you back. That’s something that all of us—young, old, and from countries around the world—can appreciate.

Friday, July 22, 2011

Light of the River (2010)

Friday, July 22 at 11 AM

Ages 4 and up, 75 minutes
Japanese language with English subtitles

When their riverbank home is destroyed by a construction project, a family of rats is forced to flee to the city, where they must learn to navigate unfamiliar territory, make new friends and ward off dangers as they search for a new place to call home.

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Kids Review by Adriana Santiago, age 12, Ellie, age 12, and Sofia Lora, age 10

The movie, Light of the River, is about a family of river rats whose old home is destroyed. They go on a big adventure to find a new home in the “light of the river” and they meet friendly animals who help them along the way. The animals who help them would usually be their enemies in the wild, but they turn out to be good friends. My favorite part of the film was when Tarta, Chichi, and the dad meet the cat and Chichi tries to change colors. My favorite character is Chichi because he always gets into some sort of trouble and he learns how to do a lot of things during their adventure. There are two lessons in this film. The first lesson is that you can’t judge a book by its cover because not everyone or every animal is who you think they are. The second lesson is that whenever you get lost you can always find your way home with the help of a friend. (Adriana)

The movie, Light of the River, is a very sweet movie about three river rats, Chichi, Tarta, and their father. The humans are taking over their part of the river to construct a dam. Meanwhile, the boys’ father takes them on a journey to try and find a new home. During their trip, they meet three strange animals that help them find their way: Tammy the dog, Glen the sewer rat, and Blue the cat. They also help a baby sparrow learn to fly, and help him get back to their nests. The one thing I found extremely interesting about this movie was how it was completely from an animal’s point of view. One thing that I realized when I first watched this film was that if we think about it, we take nature for granted. When we build things, such as a building or in this case a dam, we are destroying the habitats of other animals. But the thing is we may not even realize it until the destruction has already been done. I do realize that some people may not care about the other animals that are such a big part of our everyday lives. I think that this is wrong. We should respect other creatures just as we would respect other people. When I saw the cat, Blue, helping the rats, I thought about how we could do the same thing for every animal on the planet. After all, everyone has a different point of view. (Ellie)

Light of the River is a great movie with lots of funny characters! My favorite character is Chichi who gets into lots of trouble throughout the movie. He is the only white mouse in his family - not only that but he is a river rat who has not learned to swim. When the humans dam the river, Chichi, Tarta (his brother), and their father look for a new home near the river. During their journey they meet a cat, dog, and sewer rat. These strange animals turn out to be friends. I’m glad I got to see this movie because I learned a lot about the importance of home. The rats felt safe by the light and the sound of the river. (Sofia)

Mia and the Migoo (2008)

Friday, July 22 at 1 PM

Directed by Jacques-Rémy Girerd
Ages 7 and up, 92 minutes

A young girl searches for her father, who has been trapped at a construction site on a remote tropical lake. In the middle of the lake stands the ancient Tree of Life, watched over by innocent, bumbling forest spirits called the Migoo, who grow and change shape as they please, morphing from small childlike beings to petulant giants.

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Kids Review by Margaret Cummings, age 10

My favorite part of Mia and the Migoo was when they figured out the tree in the lake was upside down. I also liked the fact that the sorceress who cut off Mia's hair said to "turn the world around," which meant that, knowing that if the tree dies, the world ends. She gave Mia and important clue. (I also think Mia looked better with short hair!)

Mia is a very brave girl to go on a journey to find her lost father, even when people said she was crazy. As for Aldrin, I felt bad because he had a dad that had made some bad choices, and his parents were split up.

The thing that surprised me the most about Mia and the Migoo was how much courage Mia had. She went on a perilous journey to find her father; she stood up to Aldrin's father, and she never gave up on the Migoo, even though they fought and didn't understand many things.

But my favorite character was definitely the Migoo. They were really funny. I thought Wallace Shawn had the perfect voice for them.

I thought Mia and the Migoo was a very good film that showed lots of bravery and courage.

Into the Woods and Under the Sea

Friday, July 22 at 3:30 PM

Ages 7 and up, 82 minutes

This eco-friendly program includes a magical mélange of feathered, furry and finned creatures. Shorts program.

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Kids Review by Leah Ingle, age 10

Into the Woods and Under the Sea is a collection of short animated films with a nature theme. There are a lot of animals in these movies and beautiful nature scenes. All of these films use different animation styles. The themes include love and hope, life and death. All of them had happy endings and left me feeling positive. A few of these short movies are in other languages but since there is very little talking except for the last movie it doesn’t make it hard to understand. I feel the viewer should relearn to appreciate the nature around us and these films show us how important nature is to us in our lives.

Louder than a Bomb (2010)

Friday, July 22 at 6 PM

Directed by Greg Jacobs and Jon Siskel
Ages 12 and up, 99 minutes

This affecting and energetic documentary follows five teams of teenaged students as they prepare for the annual slam poetry competition in Chicago. Content advisory: This film contains mild language.

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Kids Review by Devon Wruble, age 14

Louder Than A Bomb is an inspirational documentary film displaying raw emotions, love, and finding a true passion early in life. The film is about the poetry slam by the same name, which is the largest in the world. The kids in the film attend high schools around Chicago. The teams are all like family, and this family works so hard to participate in the poetry slam. The people featured in this film are Adam from North Side College Prep, Nate from Whitney Young High School, Nova from Oak Park/River Forest High School, along with the team from Steinmetz Academic Centre.

To compete in Louder Than A Bomb, the teams need to compose five poems: four solo poems, and a four-person group piece. After the teams work the hardest they ever have, they compete in Louder Than A Bomb. The kids, while at the competition, rehearse all the time until it is their turn. When it is their turn to go, they give everything they have, and just let their emotions run free.

The film showed the process the kids and teams went through to prepare. The personal stories told through the film were very touching and dramatic. Throughout this whole movie, kids had shown great dedication to be the best in the poetry slam. They overcame personal tragedies and hardships to compete. Even though everyone could not win the competition, they did their absolute best, and came out more dedicated and confident. Also, their words and emotions in the poems inspired and touched other people. Every single person with a dream or a passion should definitely watch this film. This film is inspirational to everybody, and truly shows how getting to your dream takes fighting for, and how fighting for your dream is worth every second.

A Cat in Paris (2010)

Friday, July 22 at 9 PM
Outdoor screening on Irish Green, adjacent to the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center.

Directed by Jean-Loup Felicioli
Ages 9 and up, 61 minutes

Dino the cat may not have nine lives, but he has at least two. During the day he lives with his young owner Zoé and her mother Jeanne, and at night, Dino joins up with Nico, a daring burglar with a surprisingly big heart.

Free outdoor event, no tickets necessary.

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Eleanor’s Secret (2009)

Saturday, July 23 at 11 AM

Directed by Dominique Monféry
All ages, 76 minutes

When his aunt leaves him the keys to her attic library, Nat learns that the books housed in the attic are all popular fairy tales, in which the characters come to life! With the help of Alice in Wonderland, the Ogre, Peter Pan and others, he discovers that a boy’s ability to read not only sets his imagination free, but saves the day!

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Kids Review by Walter Gardine, age 9

Eleanor’s Secret is a good movie to watch. The characters are Nat, Alice, the White Rabbit, the Ogre, Nat’s sister, his mom and dad, and Eleanor.

I thought Eleanor’s secret had a lot of adventure in it because they had to fight the crab in the tunnel and they had to walk from the second hand dealer to their home.

My favorite part was when Nat says, “Books? Only Books?” in Eleanor’s secret library. I think you should watch this movie. It’s probably the coolest movie I’ve ever seen!

Legends Come Alive

Saturday, July 23 at 1:30 PM

Ages 7 and up, 64 min
English, Russian, French, Farsi and Spanish language with English subtitles

We’ve searched the globe to put the spark in this cinematic campfire of tall tales and fantastic fables. Shorts program.

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Kids Review by Amelia Hodgson, age 11

Legends Come Alive is a collection of short films. Some of the legends are traditional fables with morals, like “The Locket and the Sea” in which a girl loses her locket in the sea and almost drowns trying to get it back. She’s eventually washed up on shore without the locket. Then in her hand she finds an oyster that has a pearl in it. The moral of the story is even though you lose something precious you’ll gain something precious in return whether it is a pearl or a lesson. Some of these legends have no real story pointed out so you have to imagine it which makes the movie unique for every one like the first film, “Lifeline.” Some of the films might be sort of confusing for younger audiences. For example “The Dream of the Monk and the Butterfly” in which a man dreams he is a butterfly but when he wakes up he is not sure if he dreamed he was the butterfly or if it was the butterfly that dreamed it was him. All in all my favorite film was “The Two Princesses” in which a tomboy princess is jealous of her sister because she is pretty and is engaged until an evil fairy casts a spell on the pretty princess and makes her ugly. The tomboy princess feels sorry for her sister and helps get her beauty back with the help of a hand (awesome) and a young fairy and in the process frees her sisters fiancé from a curse put on him by the same evil fairy! Most of the stories in Legends Come Alive are in different languages with English subtitles. All the stories are very good and I hope you enjoy (enjoyed) them as much as I did.

Racing Dreams (2009)

Saturday, July 23 at 3:30 PM

Directed by Marshall Curry
Ages 9 and up, 93 minutes

Racing Dreams is the award winning coming-of-age story about three kids — Annabeth, Josh , and Brandon — who dream of one day racing in NASCAR, as they compete for the championship in the World Karting Association’s National Series, widely considered the Little League for professional racing.

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Kids Review by Joel Mandell, age 11, Riley Mandell, age 9, and Emma Mandell, age 6

The film Racing Dreams is about three kids Josh, Annabeth, and Brandon who all want to become professional race car drivers. First they must win the national series in go-carts. The go-carts go 60-80 miles per hour. What we liked about this film is that it’s a race to the finish and fast paced. Brandon is a senior class driver and Josh and Annabeth are junior class. Brandon needs to win the series to keep his racing dreams alive. He should have won the year before but was disqualified for reckless driving. If Annabeth wants to go pro she must first finish in the top five of the series. Racing go-carts would be a great experience. To drive go-carts you would have to race almost every single weekend of the year. It takes a lot of hard work but it could be worth it in the end. We really liked this film.

Favorite Racing Dreams driver: (Joel) Brandon, (Riley) Josh, (Emma) Annabeth

The Hot Club of San Francisco - Cinema Vivant

Saturday, July 23 at 7 PM

Imagine yourself in the idyllic French countryside in the 1930’s. Sometime before dark, a caravan sets up camp in a field outside of town, luring the locals out for an evening’s fun. The wanderers travel with a film projector, pointing it at the side of a barn. As the images flicker to life beneath the stars, musicians play their guitars and fiddles, matching every movement on the screen with characteristic virtuosity, passion and humor. Reviving this lost entertainment, The Hot Club of San Francisco presents Cinema Vivant, an evening of vintage silent films accompanied by live gypsy swing.

Russian filmmaker Ladislaw Starewicz pioneered stop-action animation, creating a never-before-seen movie experience. A gifted storyteller who used the new medium of animation to illuminate his fantastic imaginings of the secret lives of ordinary objects, Starewicz has become an obscure cult hero. Two Starewicz films are featured in Cinema Vivant—The Cameraman’s Revenge, a charming piece about the marital troubles of beetles and The Mascot, an adventure story about lost toys. On the other side of the Atlantic, American Charley Bowers revolutionized the industry in the 1920’s by combining animation with live action. There It Is, a recently rediscovered film by Bowers, is a whimsical comedy about a mysterious occurrence investigated by Scotland Yard.

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Performances for Young Audiences

New this year, all Visiting Artist Series children's performance tickets are only $10.

The Magic School Bus-Live!

Friday, February 10, 2012 at 7:00 PM

GET ON THE BUS
The children’s book series for the curious kid is celebrating 25 years of discovery Ms. Frizzle-style! A musical adventure begins with researching facts on climate change and ends with learning how to make a difference. Families will love our intrepid heroine dedicated to teaching and learning, and her science hero kids. Best for ages 5-10.

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Charlotte’s Web

Friday, April 27, 2012 at 7:00 PM

THE TRUE MEANING OF FRIENDSHIP
Families will delight in E.B. White’s childhood classic about the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. Whimsical characters come to life to offer gentle lessons on bravery, selflessness and the cycle of life. Best for ages 5-10.