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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

A Little Death

Adapted from a graphic novel by Nicholas Gurewitch, Death attempts to pass on their work to their young, sweet apprentice who may not be up to the task. Tender and darkly funny, Death seeks advice in the unlikeliest of places in this beautifully illustrated work. This film screens as part of the...

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

Yugen

As endless storms ravage her land, a young girl ventures out to determine if the fire keeping her ailing sister alive is worth protecting. Produced using Mexican ceramics and tree bark for the puppets, Yugen is a testament to love and the balance between us and the natural world. This film scree...

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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