Children's Film Festival Seattle 2023

Hopeful Harmonies (Ages 8+)

Expired February 13, 2023 7:59 AM
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13 films in package
Peter the Beetle
This is a bittersweet story about a small bug called Peter, who dreams of performing in front of a big crowd at the zoo. He leaves home, set on making that dream come true, but unfortunately his size makes it difficult to get noticed.
Who Is It: Who Is Singing? (到底是誰－唱歌的人是誰)
Two musical lions embark on a journey to find the source of a beautiful singing voice.
Up and At 'Em
Take a tour of a bustling ecosystem of animal friends as the sun rises on another busy day in “Up and at Em”. Music by Seattle songwriter Eamon Ra.
Robots Don't Tell Jokes
Robot has a wonderful joke that he keeps trying to tell his friends, but none of the other robots ever laugh. They tell him "robots don't tell jokes..." Will Robot give up on his awesome joke, or will he find his audience?
Closed captions available
The Ant March (Муравьиный марш)
Our six-legged protagonist breaks free from the monotonous rhythm of his fellow workers and embarks on a personal journey to discover new sounds in a familiar space.
Playground
How does one make electronic music at the playground? On a sunny Sunday, a mother and son produce a handmade music handbook on the fly, assembling images into collections of bizarre rhythms.
Closed captions available
With a Wool Ball (Con un ovillo de lana)
An Argentinian girl spends the winter in her hut. She invites her animal friends in to drink mate together, tell stories and sing songs.
Wall Piano (بيانو الجدار)
Part music video, part magical realism, "Wall Piano" shows a wall as something more than just an immovable barrier for a group of children living near the Qalandia checkpoint in Ramallah, Palestine, a frontline of the West Bank conflict.
Don't Be Scared
A family of birds looks for safety in a storm.
Soon May the Musifants Come
Charlie and Grandpa Gunter receive a postcard from a little green cactus in New Zealand. Together with Fox and Captain McCowan, they set sail. On the way, they fish the little wild boar Svenja out of the sea, dance, and sing the Musifants' Shanty.
Sockz Theatre: I Know An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly
Using newspaper, fabric, and lights, Sockz Theatre puts their own spin on the classic story of one lady's remarkable digestive system.
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.
Hannah's Dream
To rejuvenate her father's spirits after the COVID-19 pandemic puts a damper on his career as a composer, Hannah photocopies his sheet music and distributes it in their neighborhood. One day, her father hears his music being played from balconies, rooftops, and courtyards, and it brings him out of his depression and back to Hannah.

From helpful robots to violin-playing beetles, this collection of shorts will take you on a musical journey that will leave your foot tapping and heart full.


This program will also screen in person at NWFF on Feb. 5 at noon & Feb. 11 at 2pm. 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.

Every morning, Theo the water tower cries and disturbs the village's peace. Robert and his dog try to cheer him up by singing songs. But Theo is in no mood to sing and tries to escape, which leads him out of the village and into the city.

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    9 minutes
  • Language
    English, French
  • Country
    France
  • Premiere
    West Coast
  • Note
    CW: Bullying, peril. A character is bullied for not fitting in, but help from a friend leads to self-discovery and self-love. A scene in which a fire threatens to burn down buildings may be scary for sensitive viewers
  • Director
    Jaimeen Desai
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