Family Friendly Shorts
Animation, Family, Short |
2018 |
1hr 22min
CAST: Various DIRECTOR: Various TACOMA FILM FESTIVAL
CAST: Various DIRECTOR: Various TACOMA FILM FESTIVAL
SATURDAY OCTOBER 7 10:00 am BLUE MOUSE THEATRE
MONDAY OCTOBER 9 4:30 pm THE GRAND CINEMA
1. Albedo Absolute
USA | 15 MIN | DIRECTOR: VLAD MARSAVIN | CAST: GABRIEL OLDS, BOTI BLISS, hANNAH MCCLOUD
Washington State Premiere
A fairytale adventure of two sisters who venture into a brooding forest.
2. AMI
GERMANY | 8 MIN | DIRECTOR: GONZALO SAN
Washington State Premiere
Little Ami finds out her mother must leave on a business trip.
3. AWESOME BEETLE’S COLORS
LATVIA | 3 MIN | DIRECTOR: INDRA SPROGE
Washington State Premiere
A nearly impossible story, supported by a catchy melody, guides us through the ABCs.
4. Best Friend
USA | 6 MIN | DIRECTOR: CORY REEDER | CAST: GITANE NEIL, KIM KENDALL, ROBERT BUSCEMI, DOC FARROW
Washington State Premiere
After moving across country, a girl finds more than a best friend when her parents let her adopt a dog.
5. Twice Upon a Time
SERBIA | 14 MIN | DIRECTOR: VOJIN VASOVIC | CAST: MIODRAG MICA, JOHN WHITE Once there was a king with a split personality - one half wants to become a poet and the other a fearless warrior.
6. Bloop’s Birthday
USA | 3 MIN | DIRECTOR: JULIAN GLANDER
Washington State Premiere
Bloop, an odd little pink creature, is eager to celebrate her birthday.
7. DEAR CONGRESS
USA | 2 MIN | DIRECTOR: ANNIE O’NEIL
West Coast Premiere
A visual letter to Congress from the children of America as they share about how to get along.
Filmmakers in Attendance
8. Return to Sender
USA | 2 MIN | DIRECTOR: CATHERINE BAILEY
Washington State Premiere
Charlie is happily in love with his girlfriend, and sends her a series of love letters to convey his affection.
9. Save Lives. Apologize.
USA | 7 MIN | DIRECTOR: ANNIE POLING | CAST: FORREST CAMPBELL, DANIEL BLANCHARD, CURTIS MCGANN
A young bully stops to consider the consequences of his actions and the necessity for apologies.
10. The Card Shark
USA | 5 MIN | DIRECTOR: REX CARTER
Pierce County Premiere
A brash young boy tests his luck at an unusual poker game with very high stakes.
11. The Owl and the Lemming
CANADA | 3 MIN | DIRECTOR: ROSELYNN AKULUKJUK
Washington State Premiere
This short provides a glimpse of traditional Inuit values and beliefs.
12. Ukaliq and Kalla Go Fishing
CANADA | 5 MIN | DIRECTOR: NADIA MIKE | CAST: ANGUTI JOHNSTON, VINNIE KARETAK, CELINA KALLUK
US Premiere
The story of two unlikely friends who spend the day together ice fishing.
13. Wishing Box
USA | 5 MIN | DIRECTOR: NAN LI, WENLI ZHANG
World Premiere
Pirate Derek and his sidekick monkey find a magic treasure box.
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