Take a journey through different re-tellings of fairy tales, fantasies, and folklore. These whimsical films feature tween witches, mythical creatures, and social media-obsessed princesses. Enchanting and thought-provoking in equal measure, they explore our deepest fears and wildest flights of fancy.
To accommodate evolving public health recommendations regarding COVID-19, we are adopting a hybrid virtual-and-in-person festival model for CFFS 2022. VIRTUAL, IN-PERSON, and HYBRID (virtual AND in-person) Festival Passes are available here.
⚠️ For the sake of public safety, NWFF patrons ages 5+ will be required to present proof of COVID-19 vaccination and to double-mask while in the building. Disposable masks are available at the door for those who need them. ⚠️
NWFF is adapting to evolving recommendations to protect the public from COVID-19. Read more about their policies regarding cleaning, masks, and capacity limitations here. We reserve the option to shift the festival to virtual-only on short notice.
When seven-year-old Shah finds a hole in his backyard, he worries that it may be where the Devil gets in and out. His big brother teases and bullies him about this fear, leading Shah to bottle it up and shoulder his anxiety in silence. Shah's best friend Nella is the only person who usually gets him, but he's afraid this may be too much for even her to understand.
- Year2021
- Runtime11 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereSeattle
- NoteCW: “The Devil Will Run” centers on a boy who is convinced the Devil lives in his backyard. The film uses the figure of the Devil to explore childhood anxieties. It ends on a note of empowerment and catharsis, as the protagonist releases his fears by sharing them with his friend.
- DirectorNoah Glenn
Take a journey through different re-tellings of fairy tales, fantasies, and folklore. These whimsical films feature tween witches, mythical creatures, and social media-obsessed princesses. Enchanting and thought-provoking in equal measure, they explore our deepest fears and wildest flights of fancy.
To accommodate evolving public health recommendations regarding COVID-19, we are adopting a hybrid virtual-and-in-person festival model for CFFS 2022. VIRTUAL, IN-PERSON, and HYBRID (virtual AND in-person) Festival Passes are available here.
⚠️ For the sake of public safety, NWFF patrons ages 5+ will be required to present proof of COVID-19 vaccination and to double-mask while in the building. Disposable masks are available at the door for those who need them. ⚠️
NWFF is adapting to evolving recommendations to protect the public from COVID-19. Read more about their policies regarding cleaning, masks, and capacity limitations here. We reserve the option to shift the festival to virtual-only on short notice.
When seven-year-old Shah finds a hole in his backyard, he worries that it may be where the Devil gets in and out. His big brother teases and bullies him about this fear, leading Shah to bottle it up and shoulder his anxiety in silence. Shah's best friend Nella is the only person who usually gets him, but he's afraid this may be too much for even her to understand.
- Year2021
- Runtime11 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereSeattle
- NoteCW: “The Devil Will Run” centers on a boy who is convinced the Devil lives in his backyard. The film uses the figure of the Devil to explore childhood anxieties. It ends on a note of empowerment and catharsis, as the protagonist releases his fears by sharing them with his friend.
- DirectorNoah Glenn
