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San Diego International Children's Film Festival

SUNDAY, JULY 29 - ROOM 10

SHORT FILMS FOR ALL AGES
10:30AM - 11:30AM | 11:45AM - 12:45PM
1:00PM - 2:00PM | 2:15PM - 3:30PM | 3:45PM - 5:00PM

Comic-Con welcomes the San Diego International Children’s Film Festival for this special Kids’ Day presentation. Short films from around the world made for children— animation, live-action, and documentary—will screen all day long in Room 10. Some of the screenings are followed by Q&A sessions with attending filmmakers.

Key: (A) Animated, (D) Documentary, (L) Live Action

10:30AM–11:30AM

Short films for all ages!


Robbit (Yukio Okuno)
A little fable proving that even pigs fall in love, though some objects of affection may remain forever out of reach. (A) (2:50) (USA)

Animusic: Starship Groove (Wayne Lytle)
Fusing cutting edge computer animation with digitally animated music. A rocking experience. (A) (4:07) (USA)

Bench (Animated Film School Croatia)
A single park bench tells the story of life’s great big circle. (A) (3:19) (Croatia)

Wake Up Alice (Jessica Hokanson)
A short but sweet retelling of “Alice in Wonderland,” animated completely out of rubberbands. (A) (3:00) (USA)

That’s Why We Are Friends (A.J. O’Toole/Mike Gibillisco)
Even hungry dinosaurs enjoy the value of friendship. (A) (1:47) (USA)

Danger Rangers: Use That Crosswalk (Howard Kazanjian/Larry Huber)
The Danger Rangers entertain and teach on the value of street-smart safety. (A) (2:00) (USA)

The Baseball Card Shop (Kelly Kennedy)
In a quiet and empty baseball card shop, a lonely Pez dispenser watches as heroes of the past, immortalized on cardboard, play one last game. (A) (7:00) (USA)

Gidgie and Philly (Katie Maren)
Philly quietly tries to sneak out of the house to go fishing. His little brother Gidgie stands behind him with questioning eyes. Gidgie really wants to go fishing, too, but Philly won't hear of it. (A) (4:00) (USA)

Going Home (Diana Rumjahn)
Three stuffed animals are without a home. A young frog named Charlie and his two friends take us on an unforgettable journey to find the mother. (L) (4:25) (USA)

Keep It Runnin’ (Patrick Walsh)
Cool Bean Brothers Streech and Stylie are two fun-loving beans who like to race hard, sing loud, and keep it hip. (A) (5:24) (USA)



11:45AM-12:45PM

Short films for all ages!


Dada Ji (Sabina Shamdasani)
The traditional Indian Dada Ji and his Westernized daughter must find some common ground if they're to live under one roof. Whoever said family was a cup of tea? World premiere. (L) (18:00) (USA)

Mr. Winkle in 'Big Top Winkle'

Big Top Winkle
Journeying along the railroad tracks, the likable dog Mr. Winkle arrives in the mythical town of Waggsville, where is he is forced to join a gypsy circus. Mr. Winkle finds numerous ways to foil his captors, becoming an unlikely folk hero symbolizing hope and happiness. Starring storybook superstar dog Mr. Winkle. (L) (37:26) (USA)



1:00PM–2:00PM

Short films for all ages!


When Pencils Fly (Evan Gutt)
This fun adventure shows us what can happen when the boss has gone out for lunch and his pencil has the run of the office. What kind of mischief could it get into? (A) (4:37) (USA)

Fork N’ Spoon (Evan Gutt)
A fork finds himself in love with a spoon. A tale of true utensil love. (A) (2:15 min.) (USA)

Waiting for Rain (Amy Chan)
A short 3D animation that tells the story of a boy who discovers empathy and thus grows emotionally. It begins with the boy, stranded in a desert alone, waiting for rain. Instead of rain, a teddy bear falls from the clouds above. (A) (3:07) (USA)

Going Home (Diana Rumjahn)
Three stuffed animals are without a home. A young frog named Charlie and his two friends take us on an unforgettable journey to find the mother. (L) (4:25) (USA)

Blocks Car Derby (Daniel Rascusin)
In this fantastical, magical journey of a child's imagination, wooden alphabet blocks are once again coming to life to delight and amaze children of all ages. (A) (6:52) (USA)

Bunny Bowling (Maniwa Arisawa)
After the kids go to bed, the pet bunny plays with Bowling Bunny toy. Now, under the moonlight, the secret battle between the pet bunny and the bunny pins begins in the nursery room. (A) (:56) (USA)

The Mystic Knights of the Loom (Michael Paraskevas)
A group of sock puppets discuss their upcoming Christmas Show at their Lodge meeting. Three minutes of mayhem and fun. From the creators of “Maggie and the Ferocious Beast.” (L) (3:00) (USA)

Little Blue (Bob Svihovec)
Little Blue, a young penguin, breaks away from tradition and pursues his dream, learning to surf. (A) (8:00) (USA)

Uncle Moondog: New Goldfish (Mike McManus)
Take a sing-a-long trip with Uncle Moondog to the sandy shores of Sunshine Island. The scruffy, loveable singer shares the story of how he met his new best friend—a wise-cracking goldfish named Timmy. (A) (3:40) (USA)

Some Like It Heavy (Aidan Terry)
A giddy old geezer goes ga-ga over a gargantuan goddess. (A) (5:40) (USA)



2:15–3:30

Short films for all ages!


At the Zoo (Aaron Davidson)
A trip to the zoo makes the day that much better. (L) (2:31) (USA)

Pop Art (Aaron Davidson)
From dancing kernels to flying popcorn, leaving you with an appetite for more. (L) (2:00) (USA)

Shoe Fly (Aaron Davidson)
A pair of shoes goes on a sky-high adventure while its owner takes a nap. (L) (4:52) (USA)
 

Eggcetera (Aaron Davidson)
A psychedelic exploration of a bowl of eggs, where colors and camera angles collide. (A/L) (4:00) (USA)

The Conceited Little Christmas Tree (Gene Hamm)
A friendly little palm tree learns that patience pays during the holidays. (A) (2:46) (USA)

The Baseball Card Shop (Kelly Kennedy)
In a quiet and empty baseball card shop, a lonely Pez dispenser watches as heroes of the past, immortalized on cardboard, play one last game. (A) (7:00) (USA)

The Piano Lesson: A Comedic Opera (Erahm Christopher)
When he arrives unprepared and 10 minutes late for his weekly lesson, Conrad begins a comedic struggle to outwit his wise old teacher and survive the piano lesson. (L) (6:06) (USA)

Souvenir (Stephen Rose)
A fable of epic proportions, shot entirely on a toy camera.(L) (5:00) (USA)

Moongirl (Henry Selick)
One night, a boy and his flying squirrel are caught by a fish and taken to meet the Girl in the Moon.The new film from Henry Selick, co-director of A Nightmare Before Christmas and director of James and the Giant Peach. (A)(8:37) (USA)

Astronauts Visit New York (Joanne Getson)
Astronauts from another planet return NASA’s Voyager Project but ultimately discover Earth through the eyes of a little girl. (L) (11:05) (USA)

Keep It Runnin’ (Patrick Walsh)
Cool Bean Brothers Streech and Stylie are two fun-loving beans who like to race hard, sing loud, and keep it hip. (A) (5:24) (USA)

The Mantis Parable (Josh Staub)
A parable of friendship, hope, and promises kept. (A) (8:00) (USA)

The Fan and the Flower (Bill Plympton)
An ill-fated and unconsummated romance between a fan and a flower magically creates a fairytale ending. An atypical film from famed animator Bill Plympton. Narrated by Paul Giamatti. (A) (7:10) (USA)



3:45–5:00

Short films for all ages!


Sing-a-long with Roosevelt (Cliff Mueller)
The touching story of a musically inclined walrus and his search for love on the open sea. (A) (1:16) (USA)

Open a Door in South Africa (Wendy Hardie)
A young South African girl opens her door to a morning of playing and shopping. (L) (5:00) (South Africa)

Peep: Under Duck (Rick Marshall)
He says he's a duck. Doesn't look like a duck. But he says he's a duck. What do you think? Narrated by Joan Cusack. (A) (5:30) (USA)

Moon Man (Paul Morstad)
A psychedelic exploration of a bowl of eggs, where colors and camera angles collide. (A) (3:33) (Canada)

Open a Door in India (Surabhi Sharma/Sunil Shanbag)
Three girls discover the beauty and mystery of the ocean. (L) (5:00) (India)

Open a Door in Ecuador (Lourdes Paez)
Music makes life that much better. (L) (5:00) (Ecuador)

Pingu Digs a Hole (Paul Couvela)
The icebound penguin Pingu wants to dig a hole, even if his methods are, um, unusual. (A) (5:10) (England)

Pingu’s Bouncy Fun (Kevin Walton)
Pingu loves to bounce. But how high is too high? (A) (5:16) (England)

Spring (Animated Film School Croatia)
Seasons change and so do we.(A) (2:07) (Croatia)

Bench (Animated Film School Croatia)
A single park bench tells the story of life. (A)(3:19) (Croatia)

Garpenfargle (Bill Kersey)
The master of the house is leaving, and Hobbes is left alone with only one instruction: Stay out of the trash. Can one small dog follow orders? (L) (4:04) (USA)

Mating Season (Anne Awh)
Love is in the air, but sometimes the best intentions go awry. Maybe next year. (A) (2:30) (Canada)

Runaway Bathtub (Annie Poon)
Bath time becomes an adventure when the bathtub overflows and two girls are swept to sea. They meet fishy friends and sharky foes and even have a rainwater tea party. (A) (2:30) (USA)





 

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