Save the date! Tumbleweeds Film Festival for Kids | April 19-20, 2024

GET EARLY ACCESS TO SPECIAL GUEST PRESENTATIONS! FESTIVAL PASSES ARE ON SALE NOW!

2024 Film Program

The 2024 festival theme, “Finding Joy Together,” celebrates children and families’ unique stories, creating a vibrant space for kids to share their experiences. The films you will see in this festival reflect the power of friendship, teamwork, and relying on your community to find happiness and belonging in the face of challenges.

Black, Bold & Brilliant Kids Short Film Program

Recommended for ages: 6+

Black, Bold & Brilliant team is proud to present a collection of family-friendly short films at 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.

April 20, 2024 at 12:15 pm
Free
Viridian Event Center

Coco Farm

Recommended for ages: 10+

After his father faces financial struggles, 12-year-old Max is forced to shut down his garage pawn shop and move to the country. The young entrepreneur rallies the help of his cousin Charles and local YouTuber Alice to start an egg farming business. The animal-friendly Coco Farm quickly becomes a major hit, but the three partners soon find themselves facing the harsh realities of an industry controlled by mega-corporations.

April 20, 2024 at 2:45 pm
Free
Viridian Event Center

Dancing Queen

Recommended for ages: 10+

A 12-year-old girl falls in love with a famous dancer who moves to her town, and auditions for his crew – despite the fact that she cannot dance.

April 20, 2024 at 6:45 pm
Free
Viridian Event Center

Giants of La Mancha

Recommended for ages: 2+

11-year-old Alfonso, heir to Don Quixote, and his three imaginary rabbits endeavor to save their beloved town from a huge storm. They dream the impossible dream, overcome their fears, and use their imagination to find the real force behind the storm.

April 20, 2024 at 4:45 pm
Free
Viridian Event Center

Rosa and the Stone Troll

Recommended for ages: All Ages

Rosa is a little insecure and dutiful flower fairy who always lived alone in her rosebush. More than anything she dreams of having a friend, but she is scared of everything and never dared to go out to the Summerland to meet one. One day the cool and adventurous butterfly Silk crosses paths with Rosa and they immediately become friends despite their differences. Silk wants to go on adventures in the Summerland and Rosa just wants to stay in her safe bush. But when Silk is kidnapped by an evil Stone Troll, Rosa has to let go of her fears and set out on a dangerous journey to save her best friend.

April 20, 2024 at 10:30 am
Free
Viridian Event Center

Tumbleweeds Festival Shorts Celebration 2024

Recommended for ages: 6+

A wide-ranging celebration of short films, including the best animated independent films this year and the winners of our own Tumbleweeds Kids Film Competition from 2023!

April 20, 2024 at 9:00 am
Free
Viridian Event Center

Whether you love to watch films, want to explore the hands on activities at the Clubhouse, or do both, a day pass is your access to the Festival!

Each day pass includes the following perks: In-person films on a first come, first served basis

  • Clubhouse activities.
  • Free UTA transit to the Festival at Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center in Taylorsville
 

Each member of your group needs a pass to access Tumbleweeds. Workshops require additional registration and fee. 

Choose a Saturday day pass, a Sunday day pass, or both! 

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