Big Kid Flicks 2024
Big Kid Flicks is full of challenges big and small.
With obstacles like learning how to ride a bike and convincing your family you want to be a vampire queen, this program is full of vibrancy and adventure.
FILMS IN THIS PROGRAM:
Head in the Clouds (Tête en l’air)
Belgium, France Animation, dir. Rémi Durin, 2023, 11 min, In French; with English subtitles
Alfonso, a young squirrel, loves taking pictures of clouds, sometimes taking extreme measures to capture them.
Goodbye Mamajee
France Animation, Multiple directors, 2023, 7 min, In Tamil; with English subtitles
Pondicherry, India. On the eve of his departure to France, Noor is devastated at the thought of leaving his uncle Mamajee. Directed by Taslyne Oumarkatar, Marie Susanyan, Jin-Hyung Park, Antoine Furic, Emma Daillie, & Léonardo Girardi
Lotus
United Kingdom | World Premiere, Live Action, dir. Ollie Wolf, 2023, 9 min, In English
A hot summer’s day in London. Frankie watches a local bike crew from her balcony and suddenly longs to experience the freedom of riding. If only she knew how to ride.
The Queen’s Flowers
United States | World Premiere, Animation, dir. Ciara Leinaala Lacy, 2024, 11 min, In English
Honolulu, 1915. Emma makes a special gift for Queen Lili`uokalani, the last monarch of Hawai`i.
Karol, the Vampire Queen
Colombia | World Premiere, Live Action, dir. Alfonso Acosta, 2023, 12 min, In Spanish; with English subtitles
On the day of her eighth birthday party, Karol just wants to be a vampire queen. Her family isn’t so supportive of her unique aspiration.
Mum’s Spaghetti
United Kingdom | New York Premiere, Animation, dir. Lisa Kenney, 2023, 11 min, In English
MC Poppy and her beatboxing border terrier, Snoop, are the new kids in town—and they’re ready to make their reputation known.
Recommended ages: 8+
