Children's Film Festival Seattle 2022

Freshman Year (Ages 14+)

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8 films in package
Freshman Year
When entering her freshman year of high school, Mia is faced with the changing relationships that come with adolescence, and struggles with navigating old friendships and family dynamics.
No Fan of Andy
After a pet-related mishap, a devoted but misguided friend has to carry out an absurd plan for redemption.
Moving Forward
Summer is coming to an end. Tomorrow, Misha will move abroad, and Fanny will stay in their hometown. Fanny feels left behind by Misha, but Misha is determined to make the absolute most of their last day together, no matter where the two of them are the next day.
Reflection
In a little house filled with mirrors, Fiep focuses on her physical imperfections so intensely that her distorted self-image grows out of proportion.
Roller Coaster
At the fair, Zoé and Léo are watching the last summer lights disappearing. Zoé smiles, but her eyes are sad..Léo acts tough, but he's about to leave and go far away, and they both know it.
Death & Deathability
Ambushed by her first period, Ceci calmly concludes that she's dying. Yet she doesn't want to bother Dad with it, so she prepares a bucket list that includes her first real kiss as well as her funeral, because death should be an art.
Smudged Smile
Zoe, a seemingly joyful teenager, struggles with depression and tries to maintain the happy image that everyone knows and loves.
Keys
When a college student begins to write his essay at the last minute, he discovers something strange is going on with his computer.

From the messy and heartbroken to the fun-loving and adventurous, this collection of films explores different experiences of tweendom and teenhood.



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Ambushed by her first period, Ceci calmly concludes that she's dying. Yet she doesn't want to bother Dad with it, so she prepares a bucket list that includes her first real kiss as well as her funeral, because death should be an art.

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    12 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Note
    CW: "Death & Deathability" deals with a girl's first period and talks about death but in a lighthearted way.
  • Director
    Maria Victoria Ponce
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