Recommended for Ages 6 & Up
Join Utah Film Center in a celebration of short animated and live-action films! This 55-minute collection of films includes a variety of animation styles and live-action filming methods from around the world and our very own Utah community.
Content Advisory: These shorts contain some exciting moments (Balam), sword fighting (Scales), a snail holding a glass of juice in a wine glass, but not drinking it (Forever Seven), and depictions of bullying (47) and may not be suitable for all viewers.
Rice Ball
Directed by Kristina Pringle | 3 min | 2023 | United Kingdom | Nonverbal
A new student at a school faces her fears when her home-cooked packed lunch is scrutinized.
Moving To The City
Directed by Indie June England (Age 8) | 3 min | 2024 | USA | English
Two kids move to Salt Lake Valley and learn to make it their home.
*2024 Kids Film Competition Winner: K-3 Category
Balam
Directed by Guillermo Casarín | 10 min | 2024 | Mexico | Spanish, Mayan
A young girl learns traditional Mayan stories after getting lost in the jungle while on a stargazing trip with her Father. Content Advisory: This film contains exciting moments that may be startling for very young viewers. Subtitles will be read by voice actors for young audience members still learning to read. Listening devices will be provided.
Unravel
Directed by Alexis Sugden | 2 min | 2022 | USA | Nonverbal
A little Australian bilby approaches on-screen and struggles with a thread through various tasks. She returns sitting on a loop of thread while swinging happily.
Forever Seven
Directed by Antje Heyn & Alexander Isert | 9 min | 2024 | Germany | English
A box is a box is a box. Sometimes though it’s just a matter of perspective to discover something completely different behind it. Content Advisory: This film depicts a character holding a wine glass filled with juice and may not be suitable for all viewers.
The Sockening
Directed by Sophia Linzie McDonald (Age 10) | 3 min | 2024 | USA | English
When a little girl wears her socks day after day, they mysteriously grow to life and primal instincts take over.
*2024 Kids Film Competition Winner: 4-6 Category and 4-6 Audience Choice
Belly Flop
Directed by Jeremy Collin & Kelly Dillon | 5 min | 2018 | South Africa | Nonverbal
Persistence pays off when an unashamed young girl learning to dive is unperturbed by a talented diver who steals the spotlight.
A Day in the Life of a Wild Toddler
Directed by Truman Douglas Beck (Age 6) | 4 min | 2024 | USA | English
In this documentary, we explore a day in the life of a fascinating creature–a 22-month old toddler.
*2024 Kids Film Competition Winner: K-3 Audience Choice
47
Directed by Paulo Garcia | 7 min | 2024 | USA | English
Inspired by the real story of a café employee with Down syndrome who didn’t get his first job until he was 47. Content Advisory: This film contains depictions of bullying and may not be suitable for all viewers.
Scales
Directed by Arlo Belconger & Alyssa Peterson | 7 min | 2024 | USA | English
In ancient China, a mountain pangolin is mistaken for a warrior and must defend a village from invaders. Content Advisory: This film contains depictions of sword fighting and archery that may be scary for young viewers.
