Children's Film Festival Seattle 2023

With a Little Help From My Friends (Ages 6+)

Expired February 13, 2023 7:59 AM
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8 films in package
Winter in a Day
This animated short follows two best friends, Bear and Fox, and the adventures they have on the last day before Bear’s hibernation. Bear dreams of one day experiencing winter and is sad to be missing it once again. With the help of some friends, Fox creates winter in a day for Bear.
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Laika & Nemo
Nemo looks different. No one else wears a diving suit and a helmet that big. But then he meets Laika, an astronaut. With her help, Nemo becomes more self-confident and learns how old wounds can be overcome with the help of new friendships.
Closed captions available
Who Feels Alone in the World?
A boy's frog hops to a girl across the street. Will he overcome his shyness or make a friend?
Closed captions available
La Calesita
A heartfelt story of the beloved Argentinian merry-go-round operators who have dedicated their lives to providing fun and happiness to children and their neighborhoods. This is a story of perseverance and community above the individual.
Cupids
What is the most important thing on the last day of school before summer break? Well, if you’re Mia, Natalie and Jabari you frantically search for a date for Ms. Cheryl, the most beloved bus driver of all time! As they race against time before their stop, these eight year-olds burst into action to try to match her up with the people that have made the biggest impact in their lives.
Closed captions available
Wonderment (Émerveillement)
A bear is awakened in the middle of hibernation by a thieving rabbit.
Slipping Away
In a sanatorium by the sea, an old man finds his life transfigured by the arrival of a seagull, that he delicately tames. When the seagull gets wounded, the man takes care of her, and for a brief moment, he returns to boyhood again.
Theo the Water Tower (Théo le château d’eau)
Theo the water tower cries and disturbs the village's peace. After attempts to cheer him up, he escapes the village and ends up in the city.

These shorts celebrate friendship in all its forms, spanning ages, species, and circumstances. Friends help you find wonder, overcome challenges, and show you that you're not alone in the world.


This program will also screen in person at NWFF on Feb. 4 at 4:30pm & Feb. 12 at noon. VIRTUAL, IN-PERSON, and HYBRID (virtual AND in-person) Festival Passes are available.


⚠️ Please note: NWFF patrons will be required to wear masks that cover both nose and mouth while in the building. Disposable masks are available at the door for those who need them. We are not currently checking vaccination cards. Read full COVID policies here.

A heartfelt story of the beloved Argentinian merry-go-round operators who have dedicated their lives to providing fun and happiness to children and their neighborhoods. This is a story of perseverance and community above the individual.

  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    10 minutes
  • Language
    nonverbal
  • Country
    Argentina
  • Premiere
    West Coast
  • Director
    Augusto Schillaci
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