2012 EDITION

The 8th kidsfilmfest will be on June 2, 2012

» Saturday, June 2 at indieScreen in Williamsburg at 1pm.
   Tickets: 12$ adult, children 12 and under are free.

2012 edition film lineup

Bigger Than You Directed by: Jon Stahl 5 min, U S A A girl who thinks she's the biggest person in the world learns to finally accept herself for what she is. Small.

The Boondi War Directed by: Claire Marshall 7 min, Australia After school, the kids of Broome primary are not boys but soldiers, embattled in an epic Boondi war. What is a boondi? A Boondi is a small clod of dirt only found in remote parts of Australia - perfect for throwing through the air at a friend (or enemy) as it explodes dramatically on impact.

Cry Baby Directed by: Gabi Kislat 4 min, Canada What dreams come when babies slumber? Cry Baby is a short film about a baby's nightmare. In that nightmare, a baby flies in a pink motorbike and gets chased by a monster. But, it's only a dream...

The Fairweather Girl Directed by: Adam Coop 8 min, United Kingdom Mary idolizes her father and wants to be just like him. She watches his daily shaving routine, and whilst she joins in and pretends to shave with the back of a comb, she looks longingly at his cut-throat razor...

Fisher Directed by: Yoram Benz 7 min, USA Ostracized by his village for being different, Fisher is a lonely being who lives in a small cabin at the edge of the sea. FISHER is a story about overcoming adversity and finding yourself in the most unlikely places.

Lava Directed by: Kimberley Palmer 3 min, Canada Lava follows two children as they sprint through the jungle towards a shelter, away from an encroaching sea of lava and a mysterious monster.

Love's Age Directed by: Vinay Giridhar 3 min, Canada It's autumn, the season of love! An old couple celebrating their golden wedding anniversary end up in a fight, leading to an action packed scooter chase! However, the old woman doesn't know the great surprise waiting at the end of her journey.

Needles and Thread Directed by: Femma Sijtsma 4 min, Canada The heartwarming love story of Mr. Needles and Mrs. Thread, their sewing shop, and what it means to remember a loved one.

Oliver's Treasure Directed by: Chuck Grieb 2 min, U S A On the run, Sir Oliver stumbles into the king's receiving room to find the old monarch's crown was left forgotten on the throne. Intrigued, the easily distracted Sir Oliver gives the crown a try to see how it sits on his head. Trouble returns when a searching knight tracks down Oliver's hiding place.

The Problem of Gravity Directed by: Trevor Zhou 5 min, USA A little boy who, fascinated by the concept of flight, sets out to find a way to take to the skies. In the end, through education, perseverance, and a chance twist of fate, the boy joyfully discovers that, sometimes, the answers to our grandest of dreams come in the form of the simplest of solutions. Promoting literacy and education, The Problem of Gravity celebrates the innocence of children and their belief that anything is possible.

The Strange Tale of Billy Barker Directed by: Jana Johnson 4 min, USA A new spin on the old adage "You are what you eat;" Billy Barker is an average 8-year-old boy in every way save one: he likes to eat dog food rather than human food. His fixation with dog food is due to a rare palatal condition in which only dog food tastes appealing. His parents have tried many creative ways to change Billy's dietary habits but nothing worked.

The Summer Monster Directed by: Todd Birmingham 5 min, U S A Monster sounds emanate from upstairs with each passing moment. A telephone call from Mom spurs Dad into 'taking responsibility' and 'doing something productive with his kids.' The monster hunt begins. But a surprise is waiting for Dad and his two daughters.

While You Weren't Looking Directed by: Jeremy Mackie 11 min, USA A grand, swashbuckling adventure miniaturized to 5-year-old size. Our hero, Daylen, is a young girl living a cloistered life under the watchful eyes of over-protective adults, especially her dotting, self-helping mother. But while out on a trip to a grocery store, Daylen finds misadventure and ends up in a shopping-cart drag race with the local hot-rodder of the store. Will it end in disaster like her Mom's always feared?