Short Films Two
Learning the ropes on the apricot farm. Getting everyone to pose for a picture. There are all sorts of ways to grow up in Short Films Two.
Age Range: 9
9 Million Colors
The ocean is paradise for Fran the shrimp. Her deadly claws take whatever they desire.
Emergency Contact
Nervous about their family’s fate, Auntie Troy and her fourth grader niece, Scottie, use their imagination to pass the time during a major storm.
Best of the Fest
Even we don’t know what’s going to be in this program—but we do know it’s going to be great! Join us for a special program of this year’s audience favorite and award-winning shorts!
Spooky
A flying, unexpected house guest might be just what Kemi needs to reconnect with her family.
polliwog
Marlene identifies with an oddly developed tadpole. She decides to set it free.
Space Cadet
Celeste values a big heart and a big mind in equal measure, a trait she shares with sweet Robot, her loving friend, caretaker, and biggest supporter. When Celeste finally sets off on her first solo space mission, she must leave Robot behind on Earth. As the days pass, his loneliness begins to take its toll on his first-generation technology. Up beyond the stratosphere, Celeste makes monumental discoveries before unexpectedly landing, stranded on a distant planet. Taking solace in their shared memories, they each must learn to overcome millions of miles of distance and let love guide the way forward. Based on the graphic novel by author/illustrator, director, and sound artist Kid Koala, Space Cadet is an immersive, near-4D experience of visual and sonic brilliance that’s celestial in scope while perfectly celebrating the simple beauty of home.
March 15 screening to be followed by Science on Screen®: Space for Everyone
Join us for this discussion, perfect for any aspiring astronaut or explorer! There are innumerable ways to be involved in understanding our place in the universe, and Dr. Emily Rice, as astronomer, professor, and creative science communicator based in New York City will share in this lively all-ages chat and Q&A. Science on Screen® is an initiative of the Coolidge Corner Theatre, with major support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
Ahoy!
Generations after a global environmental collapse, a young boy raised at sea discovers a map and begins a journey to a mythical place once known as “land.”
Pear Garden
At nighttime, six-year-old Lily tries to get her grandma’s breasts back for her.
Kaiju Guy!
In middle school, Yamada never thought he’d end up in a boring job in a his struggling town’s tourism office. He’s dreams were big: kaiju, or monster, sized. All he ever wanted was to make his very own kaiju movie, but his youthful attempt at directing made him a joke to his classmates. So when he’s assigned to create a “local film,” a sort of Trojan Horse movie that shoehorns highlights of local hotspots and businesses, he sees it as his chance to finally prove himself as an artist. If only he can convince the mayor. As his team stumbles to pull the film together, a wild monster—of sorts—is unleashed. Starring beloved Japanese comedian Gumpy, Kaiju Guy! is a delightful tribute to big monsters, bigger dreams, the wacky special effects of tokusatsu films like Godzilla and Ultraman, and never giving up on your vision.
Mary Anning
Centerpiece: Native Stories
Stories that blend the past, present, and future to take a look at the varied lives of young Native and Indigenous people as they live them today.
Ghost School
Lampie
Bird Boy
Heebie Jeebies Shorts
Best of the Fest
Space Cadet
Mary Anning
Lampie
Kaiju Guy!
Bird Boy
¡Hola Cine!
Moominvalley
Girls’ POV Shorts
Short Films One
