The theme of this year’s festival is Passion in Action. Whether it’s art, science, sports, helping others, or protecting the planet, the stories of this festival highlight the power of making a positive difference. It’s all about showing children that their passions matter, and that even small ideas can lead to meaningful change.
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Oscar and Teo (13 and 11 years old) are two brothers, very different from each other, who will have to face the loss of their mother, a scientist obsessed with wormholes. When Teo discovers a wormhole that jumps two decades into the future, he must get the help of Adult Oscar to find his way back to the 1980s.
2026 Black, Bold and Brilliant Kids Shorts
Black, Bold & Brilliant team is proud to present a collection of family-friendly short films at the Tumbleweeds Film Festival for Kids this year! Each short takes us on a fantastic journey, exploring Black and POC communities from the perspectives of their youngest members.
2026 Tumbleweeds Shorts Celebration
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.
Dancing Queen 2 in Hollywood
This film picks up where the Tumbleweeds 2024 Dancing Queen left off! Mina and Markus are heading to Los Angeles to star in a music video. What at first seems like a dream trip becomes challenging for Mina when she has to navigate responsibilities to her dance troupe and her parents going through a separation, all while still feeling the loss of her grandma.
Fox & Hare Save the Forest
Fox and Hare, along with their collection of animal and magical creature friends, embark on a journey to save their beloved forest home from a flood.
Nina and the Hedgehog’s Secret
Nina’s life turned upside down when her father lost his job at the factory following the embezzlement by the foreman. With her friend, she embarks on a life-saving quest that leads to the discovery of a hidden treasure in the factory.
