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SUNDAY JULY 27, ROOM 10
10:15 - 4:45 SHORT FILMS FOR ALL AGES!
Comic-Con International welcomes the San Diego International Children’s Film Festival back to Kids’ Day for its second year. This year’s day-long programming of some of the finest of films for children of all ages also officially launches “Opening Day” for the 5th annual edition of the festival, which runs from July 27 through August 23 in San Diego. For more information regarding other venues and events, visit the SDICFF website: www.sdchildrensfilm.org . The San Diego International Children’s Film Festival features short films made for children—animation, live action, and documentary—and screens all day long in Room 10 on the upper level of the Convention Center. Legend: A = Animated, L = Live Action, D = Documentary Program #1 — 10:15–11:15Short films for all ages!A Day at the Zoo Bret Kerven A woman takes her baby to the park, but all the people she encounters are such animals. (L) (1:24) (USA) Cravings Jane Sablow Chronicling the brief journey of a very determined little girl. (A) (2:07) (USA) Smart Machines Jane Sablow A pivotal moment in the early life of a single-minded, hungry little boy. (A) (4:05) (USA) A Child in the Attic Heather Foster A beautifully written and illustrated Valentine’s Day poem. (A) (3:00) (USA) My Story Jack and Henry Sparrow Very (very) young C.J. is a World War II flying ace. (L) (3:15) (USA) L’amie De Zoe Danny Robashkin A new girl comes to Zoe's planet with her family. Zoe immediately bonds with Maho, and they become best friends. (A) (2:11) (USA) The Dark Thy Than Afraid to go to sleep, a little girl discovers what hides in the dark. (A) (2:18) (USA) Don’t Smash Tom Eaton Monkey teaches bunny not to smash things, particularly ornate card houses. (A) (2:44) (USA) Mona Joe Cordaro Mona's world is black and white, but her thoughts are in red and black. The sky is the limit when a little girl's imagination forms her world. (A) (3:00) (USA) First Memories Soo Hee Han A girl finds herself a character in a baby’s dream. Spilled milk is involved. (A) (4:15) (USA) The Ballad of Thaddeus Love Kelly Jones Who knew you could spy from a hot air balloon? Highlights the life of the aeronaut and pioneer, a true historical figure. (A) (5:00) (USA) The Little Quarterback Shaun Gayle The smallest player on the field achieves success through effort and determination. (A) (5:39) (USA) Buddy G—My Two Moms and Me: Lost Rings Margaux Towne-Colley Buddy learns the value of truth, using the combination of science, a metal detector, and even Socrates. (A) (11:00) (USA) Waiting for Rain Amy Chan A 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) Obara and the Merchants Manauvskar Kublall Obara the Hunter hunts for food while his village suffers from famine. Finally, success, Obara gets an animal. But three hungry merchants approach his compound. (A) (8:00) (USA) Program #2 — 11:20–12:20Short films for all ages!Beatless Nick Kelly Morrison A rhythmless beatnik searches for his cool. (A) (4:06) (Canada) Gallery Girl Andrew Marshel Tired of her flat existence, a girl painted on an Egyptian hieroglyphic wall decides to explore the other paintings in her museum. (A) (5:09) (USA) Dear Fatty Hsin-I Tseng A little girl writes a letter to her pet hamster Fatty, wondering why he took a trip away from home. (A) (7:00) (USA) String and Girl David Bazelon Optical illusions illustrate this whimsical tale of a string sharing her memories with a little girl. (A) (6:00) (USA) Animal Rescue Eva Saks Two short public service spots on saving animals, from the Sesame Street workshop filmmaker. (D) (1:00) (USA) Meanwhile Colby Bluth Sometimes the best friend a fish can have is a monkey. A monkey? Yes, a monkey. (A) (4:33) (USA) Propose Daniel Racusin A music video for a Japanese band, Paraele Stripes. Mars and Matsu make up the band, and journey through a magical landscape where nature and music are one. (A) (4:30) (USA) Uncle Moondog: Bampy’s Bungalow Mike McManus Uncle Moondog and his Sunshine Island pals take a rollicking road trip to jam on the sand in a fun-filled concert at Bampy's Bungalow. (A) (3:00) (USA) The Hard Life of a Dog Ryan T. Fulton Even dogs can learn lessons. (L) (4:00) (USA) Little Frogs Terry Mitchell Close to home is a good place to stay, but for frogs, adventure is a calling. (A) (5:18) (USA) Layang-layang Agnes Wiguna A heart-warming childhood story about a boy who wants to catch whale clouds with kites. (A) (4:50) (Canada) Max’s Words Galen Fott/Jerry Hunt When his brothers won't share their collections of stamps and coins, Max starts a collection of his own: Words. (A) (10:00) (USA) I’m Dirty Galen Fott How dirty can a backhoe get while doing its job? Who wants to be clean when it’s so much fun being dirty? (A) (8:00) (USA) Garpenfargle Bill Kersey/Edward Kim Can one dog obey orders to stay clear of the trash can? Doubt it. (L) (4:00) (USA) Program #3 — 12:30–1:30Short films for all ages!The Dual Egos of Calvin Cobalt William Ford-Conway, age 16 A guy wants to buy a comic book, but two dueling egos at the comic book store each have a different opinion on the best choice. Where did they come from, anyway? (L) (5:34) (USA) The Panther and Opossum John Osborne An animated interpretation of an original jazz composition. (A) (4:12) (Canada) Superdefensor and the Flight for the Environment James Cooper Superdefensor and his team of legal superheroes continue their fight to educate children on important social issues. In this installment, Superdefensor and friends teach the importance of water conservation. (A) (5:33) (San Diego, USA) Thom Cat Jeff DeGrandis Thom G. Cat is a genius inventor, a brilliant scientist, and a fashion trendsetter...not bad for a cat! (A) (7:00) (USA) Once Upon a Tide Drew Takahashi The moral and visual elements of a mystical fairy tale are blended to inspire us to recognize the importance of ocean conservation. (D) (9:15) (USA) Somewhere Over the Flagpole: A Nintendo Movie Alexander Lamb When Adam finds himself trapped inside his Nintendo game, he must put sibling rivalry aside and trust his little sister, Becky, to come to the rescue. (L) (21:00) (USA) The Parcel Samantha Leriche-Gionet Moscow 1937. A cold night in the empty city streets. A homeless man tries to keep himself warm, but to no avail...until he finds a mysterious, anonymous package. (A) (4:00) (Canada) Thank You Note Kristy Linderholm An animated thank you note to libraries and the life they helped the animator discover. (A) (2:00) (USA) Scarecrow Emily McGregor The story of a farmer too old for his job and a scarecrow too friendly to keep the rabbits away from the prized pumpkins. Together, they find a way. (L) (13:00) (USA) Butterflies Andy Bailey A shy second-grader named Patrick sees an x-ray and discovers he has butterflies in his stomach. Now he must find a way to get them out. (A) (15:54) (USA) 
MoongirlHenry Selick One night, a boy and his flying squirrel are caught by a fish and taken to meet the Girl in the Moon. From the co-director of A Nightmare Before Christmas and director of James and the Giant Peach. (A) (8:37) (USA) Program #4 — 1:30–2:30Short films for all ages!Mommy! Mommy! There’s a Monster on the Stairs! Robert McCallum On his way to bed, Cameron (6) discovers the shadow of a terrible creature and takes matters into his own hands to protect his family and himself. (L) (4:59) (Canada) Under There Jeremy Dylan Lanni A divine little comedy about the afterdeath. (L) (3:45) (USA) City of Gold: An Eagle Is Born Jeanne McKinney Animatic about an awkward Mesoamerican teen who embodies the spirit of Mother Eagle to help bring reform in a warring society, based on the 16th-century Aztecs. A fantasy adventure seeking to entertain and educate. (A) (3:28) (San Diego, USA) Hold the Onions Jerry MacKay Ordering lunch has never been so...strange. (L) (7:01) (USA) Dig Gena Shaw Misunderstood by her parents, quirky, 9-year-old Charlie White acts out in a way that at first seems defiant but ultimately changes her parents' perspective of their daughter. (L) (11:00) (USA) The Coyote and the Tortoise Len Simon A tale of persistence and humility. (A) (3:00) (USA) Rindin the Puffer Len Simon Curiosity is good, but all adventures have their limits, even deep in the ocean. (A) (7:54) (USA) Program #5 — 2:35–3:30Short films for all ages!Bench Animated Film School Croatia A single park bench tells the story of life. (A) (3:19) (Croatia) 
MoonwalkingJutta Schuenmann A man brings the moon down from the sky, with mixed results. (A) (4:48) (Germany) Arjuna Arjun Rihan A young archer faces his first test. (A) (2:42) (USA) The Mantis Parable Josh Staub A parable of friendship, hope and promises kept. (A) (8:00) (USA) The Fan and the Flower Dan O’Shannon/Bill Plympton An ill-fated and unconsummated romance between a fan and a flower magically creates a fairy tale ending. A very atypical film from famed animator Bill Plympton. Narrated by Paul Giamatti. (A) (7:10) (USA) I Am Lloyd Hamlin Mark Roush A comic book store owner. An eager young reporter. A cameraman who wishes he was somewhere else. (L) (12:03) (USA) Karma Cafe Eben Kostbar A coffee shop cashier instills confidence in a lonely, young man seeking love. Are they the words of The Wise? Or simply acts of coincidence? (L) (10:16) (USA) Ride of the Mergansers Steve Furman Newborn merganser ducklings make their way to the real world. (D) (11:08) (USA) Program #6 — 3:35–4:45Short films for all ages!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) Garpenfargle Bill Kersey/Edward Kim Can one dog obey orders to stay clear of the trash can? Doubt it. (L) (4:00) (USA) Camp Bean: All Things Woodsy Michelle Banta Tessier A vacation in the woods means that sometimes there must be, um, compromises. (A) (6:11) (USA) Dan Mog: An Old Dog Learns a New Trick Philip Carrera Now in the twilight of his career, Dan's long-standing reign as the world's greatest ball boy in professional tennis has come to an end. So what's next? (A) (6:19) (USA) King of Da’ Surf Dan Bolten Brown A lonely teenage surfer discovers his secret power. (A) (3:37) (USA) Tubby the Yellow Sub Charlotte Purein A children's show featuring Tubby, a sweet, curious, tub-sub, and his silly pal, Ducky. (A) (1:17) (USA) Vitruvius’ Toybox Dennis Michael Iannuzzi Experimental animation that explores the relationship between motion graphic techniques, electronic music, and typography. (A) (6:03) (USA) Kristy Marcia Ong An 8- year old girl in love with her favorite T-shirt battles with her mother, who wants her to start wearing dresses. (L) (7:14) (USA) The Wishing Well Rod Maxwell An experimental one-man production, created and starring one person who plays a cast of characters without speaking a single word. Entirely self-shot, directed, and edited from a home studio. Love doesn't come so easily, in this romantic comedy of a pop-up book come to life. (L) (12:00) (USA)
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