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2007 edition film lineup Audience Award Karma Café
Director: Eben Kostbar (10 min:16 sec) watch trailer 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? Welcome to the "Karma Café!" | |  |
Honorable Mention
Voodoo Bayou
Director: Javier Gutierrez (12 min) watch trailer After being mistakenly bitten by an electrified mosquito, a voodoo doll comes to life in a dilapidated shack. Then, realizing he's been used as an instrument of evil, tries to escape the control of his master, the mysterious Witch Doctor... | |  |
 | | Honorable Mention Shoes
Director: Eli Alaimo (3 min) watch trailer A boy finds shoes sitting on a power line, and is told by his brother that they contain treasure. |
peewee: pre-k through 3rd grade Blocks Car Derby
Director: Daniel Racusin (6 min) watch trailerIn this fantastical, magical journey of a child's imagination, wooden alphabet blocks once again coming to life to delight and amaze children of all ages. It is time for the annual "Blocks Car Derby," and the blocks are busy working out and preparing for what is sure to be the most exciting race yet! | |  |
Dorme
Director: Sylvia Binsfeld (7 min) This beautiful fantasy film sweeps the audience away on a magical journey into the world of dreams. The film is a celebration of the subconscious mind, an artistic feast for the eyes and an escape for the soul. Programming provided by KIDS FIRST! | |  |
Fork N' Spoon
Director: Evan Gütt (2 min) A fork finds himself in love with a spoon. A tale of true utensil love. | |  |
Hip Hip Hooray!
Director: Dana Dorian (1 min) A four-year-old boy talks about birthday parties in Scotland. | |  |
Keep it Runnin'
Director: Patrick Walsh (6 min) This is the world premiere of the CG animated characters 'The Cool Beans'. Watch them compete against their nemesis, the Bad Seedz, on the world's most dangerous Big Wheel racing course, the Intimidator Track!! | |  |
The Librarian from the Black Lagoon
Director: Galen Fott, Writer: Mike Thaler (9 min:30 sec) watch trailerHubie's class is going to visit the library for the first time, and rumor has it the library is a dark dungeon of rules and misery. Presiding over the ghastly proceedings is Mrs. Beamster, better known as: The Laminator! Hubie is sure he's doomed...but when he actually gets to the library, will things be as he expected? | |  |
Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies
Produced by National Geographic (11 min) While playing out near the Savanna tree, Max, Bo, and Karla discover two young bird brothers (Dib and Dab) who appear to be lost -- and not so good at communicating. So with the help of Mama's movies, they look at different animal "homes," -- until they find the right one for Dib and Dab. Programming provided by KIDS FIRST! | |  |
Snapshots
Director: James Mullins (6 min) watch trailerAn alien is on a trip to an asteroid belt near a large nebula. He lands his ship on a large asteroid and embarks with his camera to take snapshots of the scenery. He happens upon a patch of beautiful flowers and decides to pick one, though he knows he shouldn't... | |  |
Sugar Rush
Director: Guillermo Careaga (2 min) watch trailerA hungry guy working out in the gym is attacked by sweets. He tries to get away, but he just canÕt seem to... | |  |
Who's That Knock'n
Director: Peter Hriso (3 min) Knock, knock guess who? You'll have to wait and hear a clue to see what legendary figure is knocking at your front door in this artfully animated children's film. | |  |
tween-time: 4th through 8th grade Dan Mog: An old dog learns a new trick
Director: Philip Carrera (6 min) 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. Forced to seek a new career, Dan learns the hard way that not all jobs can make use of his natural instincts. | |  |
The Little Gorilla
Director: Harry Kellerman (12 min) The Little Gorilla is about a boy who must find the courage to climb a tall and scary jungle gym. In the shadows of looming NYC skyscrapers, and an older brother who lacks faith, the Little Gorilla must unchain the King Kong within. | |  |
Mo and Les
Director: Lindsay Vandergalren (2 min) watch trailerTwo brothers are quite attached and canÕt seem to get in the door to a party. | |  |
Par Avion
Director: Liz Van Verth (3 min) This animation is about an old lady who finds new life in old postcards. Through these postcards she travels to several locations and brings back a piece of that world with her. Upon realizing her fortune, she finds one written by a little girl and enters that world permanently. | |  |
Rachel's Fortune
Director: Ramon Hamilton (11 min:15 sec) A story that explores the common theme of giving rather than receiving. It is set in a very animated-like environment and with a vibrant score that will entertain both children and adults alike. | |  |
Rita
Director: Alison Teal Blehert-Koehn (6 min) watch trailerA true story about Alison who was raised around the world by her outdoor photographer/travel guide parents. Alison's Teal Blehert-Koehn's life was a chaotic whirlwind of adventure. However, it was not until they set out on an expedition to Mt. Everest base camp that seven year old Alison was able to experience what she had dreamed of her entire life. | |  |
Sideshow
Director: Lisa LaBracio (4 min:40 sec) "Sideshow" is a story of the tragedy of love. Through the precious memories of a circus clown, the fleeting quality of love unfolds with his story. | |  |
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