Living Your Dreams

In this international film collection, the protagonists dream big! Whether it is imagining a better life or a new opportunity, these young people are willing to persevere and work hard to make their dream come true. We watch with admiration and respect, as these characters courageously overcome obstacles and meet challenges in the pursuit of their goals. Ages 8-11

This program runs three times throughout the festival.

Here is a selection of the films that will be played in this program. Additional films may be added as they are confirmed. Please note: the program is not set in stone. Changes often need to be made due to last minute technical difficulties or time constraints. 

Bhavini – I just wanna dance!

Bhavini – I just wanna dance!

Directed by André Hörmann
Germany  |  2014  |  15 min

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Giovanni and the Water Ballet

Giovanni and the Water Ballet

Directed by Astrid Bussink
Netherlands  |   |  18 min
Kingdom of Garbage

Kingdom of Garbage

Directed by Yasser Kareem
U.K., Iraq  |  2015  |  9 min

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Leon and Jan – Young Farmers

Leon and Jan – Young Farmers

Directed by Jernej Kastelec
Slovenia  |  2014  |  15 min
Sharukh

Sharukh

Directed by Andre Horrman
Germany  |  2013  |  25 min

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The Girl and the Gondola

The Girl and the Gondola

Directed by
 |  2014  |  12 min

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The Spectacular Imagination Of The Pohara Brothers

The Spectacular Imagination Of The Pohara Brothers

Directed by Todd Karehana
 |   |  8 min

The Spectacular Imagination Of The Pohara Brothers” is a short film about two poor maori boys- Nathan and Christian- that overhear their mother asking for money to pay the power bill before it is disconnected in 24 hours. The boys hate seeing their mum sad so they use their imaginations to raise the money by selling Flying Lessons.

The Story of Percival Pilts

The Story of Percival Pilts

Directed by Janette Goody and John Lewis
Canada  |   |  min

The Story of Percival Pilts is a stop motion animated film narrated by Mark Hadlow and made by Janette Goodey and John Lewis.

While playing on stilts, young Percival Pilts vows “Never again shall my feet touch the ground!” Compelled ever higher, he builds his stilts so tall that he no longer fits into normal society.
A whimsical story about the challenges and charms of living an impractical life.