Thermostat 6
Diane can no longer ignore the leak from the ceiling above the family dinner table.
Age Range: 18
11:40
When Damián gets a watch for his birthday, he and his little brother Matias can’t stop checking it, anxiously waiting for 11:40 to arrive.
Doze
Growing up is never easy, especially since Daniel must navigate some of it alone—until support turns up in an unexpected form.
My Brother Luca
When an imaginative little girl discovers that her brother might have superpowers, she sets out on a quest to make sure everyone else sees him as she does.
Japanese Gestures (Japangle: Stylized Movement)
This Prix Jeunesse award-winning episode of the acclaimed series is narrated by two puppet characters, Professor Arrow and his assistant Vector, who explore Japan through four angles—design, history, technology, and spirit—connected by an exuberant hilarity.
Blieschow
Vivid animation illustrates Tom’s world inside and out, as he tries to make sense of what it means to stick to your ideals during a challenging summer with his aggressive cousin.
Boje
As Boje grows up, his questions about life get more complex. His dad looks to the ocean for some pretty unique answers.
Chin Up
Follow JoAnne Salmon on her extraordinary journey as she overcomes a facial deformity to live her dreams as an animator.
Deady Freddy
Dark hilarity ensues when Freddy learns that reincarnation comes with one very big condition: he must live his life backwards through the eyes of every bug he’s ever killed.
Dear Darkness
Twelve-year-old Frida may be losing her vision, but she learns to perceive the world in unique ways to discover things that remain hidden to most others.
Esperança
Esperança and her mother have just arrived in France from Angola. With no other family or connections, they must learn to navigate life in a new country.
Imbued Life
A girl’s talent for taxidermy takes a turn when she finds a roll of undeveloped film in each of the animals she treats.
Lessons Learnt by the Sea
Eleven-year-old Alejandro surfs off the coast of Havana every afternoon, learning lessons of resilience from the ultimate teacher, the sea.
Paper Kite
From her sixth grade classroom, Noor sketches a kite she sees outside the school walls. When new student Zayn walks in, a dream starts to take flight.
Represent
A school field trip to the art museum has an unexpected impact on one student.
Story
As screen time gets out of hand, the bright virtual world turns to a dark reality.
The Blue Cape
A young boy faces the challenge of saving his ailing grandfather during the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
The Butterfly Affect
Before “the change,” Jesse didn’t think she was any different from her friends. Now she’s a young worm trying to find her place in a butterfly’s world.
The Hedgehog’s Dilemma
A father has been training his daughter to become a champion diver until, on the day of an important competition, an unexpected development changes their relationship.
The One You Never Forget
A 14-year-old excitedly prepares for his first dance, but will his date live up to his parents’ expectations?
Uncle Thomas: Accounting for the Days
A quirky uncle’s unusual tics are a bit unsettling in this portrait of a poet that marches to a different beat.
Wash Day
Join Zoey as she goes through her weekly grueling routine of washing and styling her hair.
Beetle & Bean
When small Bean challenges the mighty Naiwag to a duel, her reluctant best friend Beetle must help her train to become a powerful knight, and fast!
Eaten
On a mysterious, unknown planet, a rabbit-like creature is eaten, but that’s just the beginning of the story.
The Club of Ugly Children
This action-packed thriller unfolds in a world led by a new president whose motto, “Keep it Clean,” means rounding up kids who don’t meet his view of ideal citizens. Paul, his big sister, and their band of friends aren’t going to simply stand by. They mobilize with energy and ingenuity in this pulse-racing tale that will have you cheering from the edge of your seat!
*Some mature language
Children of the Sea
Adapted from the acclaimed manga comes this visually dazzling, mind-bending aquatic mystery. Ruka’s dad is so absorbed in his studies at the aquarium that he hardly notices when she befriends Umi and Sora. Like Ruka, the mysterious duo has the unique ability to hear the call of the sea and its endangered creatures. Together, can they save them?
Note: Depicts alcoholic parent
Note: Depicts alcoholic parent
Forward: Tomorrow Belongs to Us
Meet seven incredible young activists from around the world with unwavering courage to transform our future. While vying for an international prize for his innovative recycling program, José guides us from his native Peru to introduce pioneering kids from France, Bangladesh, Africa, the US, and beyond, demonstrating that you don’t need all the answers to fix a problem—just a brave first step.
*References to challenging real-life circumstances
Fahim, the Little Chess Prince
In this true-to-life story, Fahim journeys from Bangladesh to France with his father and seeks to train with a chess grandmaster. When coach Sylvain (Gerard Depardieu) accepts Fahim into a challenging chess class, he transforms his fate in more ways than one in a heartwarming testimony to a father’s determination, the kindness of strangers, and one boy’s courageous will to succeed.
Note: Some mature language; scenes of political persecution and refugee hardship, including some violence
Note: Some mature language; scenes of political persecution and refugee hardship, including some violence
Days of the Bagnold Summer
A warm, deadpan hilarious tale of parenting and heavy metal, Days of the Bagnold Summer features Earl Cave (son of legend Nick) and an original soundtrack by Belle and Sebastian. When his vacation plans tank, Ben faces another dull summer in his quiet town. Battling boredom, he auditions for a rock band whose members turn out to be a little, well, littler than expected.
*Some mature language; alcohol and drug references
On-Gaku: Our Sound
From grunge to genius, On-Gaku turns it up to eleven musically and visually! Kenji and his two buddies are considered the toughs in their high school. Only clever Aya knows their too-cool-for-school attitude is a total act, until a bass guitar unexpectedly ends up in Kenji’s hands. With its deadpan humor, fresh animation style, and upending of the high school musical genre, there’s no wonder this film won the Ottawa Int’l Animation Festival’s top prize.
Note: Some mature language and threat of menace
Note: Some mature language and threat of menace