pack your things.
Catch the train, grab a trolley, hop on the nearest watermelon truck, or hitch a ride on your butterfly friend—we're taking a trip around the world, by way of the theater. Whether you’re into animation or documentary, silly stories or action-packed adventures, even if you’ve never been to a movie theater, we’ve got something you’ll love.
We promise, you're in for quite a ride.
filmmaker events
see individual programs for specific dates
Toby Alone
FeatureRecommended ages: 7+
In English
At only 1.5 millimeters tall, Toby Lolness might be tiny, but don’t count him out just yet: he’s here to prove that no one’s too small to fight for their environment—or become the most wanted person in the world.
Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds
FeatureRecommended ages: 7+
In English
This skyward flight of fancy follows two sisters as they travel through their favorite story, where they meet a cast of characters in a Wizard of Oz meets Yellow Submarine fantasy land.
Puffin Rock & the New Friends
FeatureRecommended ages: 3+
In English
This new story from our friends at Cartoon Saloon (the Oscar® nominated geniuses behind The Secret of Kells and Song of the Sea) is perfect for our youngest audiences, complete with puffin friends, on—what else?—an enchanting Irish isle.
highlights
Centerpiece Spotlight: Chicken for Linda!
FeatureRecommended ages: 7+
In French, with English subtitles
This keenly observed, artful story—fresh from Cannes—has all the makings of a classic: mother-daughter drama, sneezing truck drivers, and a full-scale, community-wide search for a chicken.
Kensuke’s Kingdom
FeatureRecommended ages: 8+
In English
A gorgeously animated adaptation of the beloved, Robinson Crusoe-style chapter book about perseverance and friendship on a not-so-deserted island.
Kung Fu Lion
FeatureRecommended ages: 9+
In Dutch, with English subtitles
This Chinese and Dutch co-production uses Rotterdam as a vibrant urban backdrop to a story about adolescent rivalries, martial arts, and the challenges of growing up.
visiting filmmakers
FeatureNetherlands | International Premiere
Nicole van Kilsdonk; Live Action, 2023, 91 min.
Recommended ages 10+
In Dutch, Dutch Sign Language, and French with English subtitles
FeatureFrance | US Premiere
Pierre Coré; Live Action, 2022, 96 min.
Recommended ages 9+
In French with English subtitles
FeatureMexico | New York Premiere
Carlos Hagerman & Jorge Villalobos; Animation, Documentary, 2022, 87 min.
Recommended ages 11+
In Spanish with English subtitles