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September 17, 2026

Family Friendly Animation: Tender Bonds

In ¿Necesitas Ayuda?, Señora Concha faces the chaos of the Tijuana airport and debates if she wants the support of eager wheelchair attendant Jorge. A capybara lives his days with his close companion, a tangerine, as he’s continually questioned about his loneliness in Land of No Man. A world wher...

September 17, 2026

Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe!

A young boy of the clouds, Yios, whose head shines bright like the sun, finds it difficult to make friends. But when he falls to earth, he finds that sometimes the best friendships come from those willing to think outside the box for connection. This film screens as part of the Family Friendly...

September 17, 2026

Fire in My Pocket

Tired of building a bed with his father and eager for his own space, a young boy follows a fire-creature into a magical, mushroom world. While the freedom and destructive chaos are initially welcome, he learns there may be limits to mischief. This film screens as part of the Family Friendly An...

September 17, 2026

The Sky Was Candy

With an engaging, breathy score, the ups and downs of a day in the life of a child are depicted through colorful, lively animation. This film screens as part of the Family Friendly Animation: Tender Bonds shorts program.

September 17, 2026

Saba

In a beautiful world where gravity flows upward, a young boy lives with his beloved grandfather as they form a close bond in their floating home. When a storm damages their home, the boy navigates through this world after an irrevocable change. This film screens as part of the Family Friendly ...

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