Children's Film Festival Seattle 2024

Generations of Imagination (Ages 10+)

Expired February 11, 2024 7:59 AM
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10 films in package
Mr. Purr's Magical Suitcase
Leyla’s family situation becomes tense after her grandmother returns from the hospital in a wheelchair. Her mother tries to be responsible and take care of Nana, but Nana wants more independence. Leyla sets out in search of a solution, discovering her tabby cat’s magical secret in the process.
Dandelions
High up in the mountains, a spritely young lion cub and her ailing grandma ponder the passage of time as dandelion petals float in the breeze.
Joss Lotuses to Grandma
A girl returns to Malaysia after her grandma’s death. This film explores their bond, the biculturalism of immigration, and the cultural rituals that can help heal grief and the loss of separation.
Kórima
This documentary celebrates Bibi, a grandmother who has dedicated her life to caring and giving to others. For over 40 years, Bibi has devoted herself to helping the Rarámuri people from the Sierra of Chihuahua in Northern México. Her life's work is inspiring the next generation to do the same.
Granny Smith
When a gigantic apple appears in her kitchen, a recently widowed old woman must reconcile the joy the fruit brings with its inevitable decay.
Closed captions available
The Pirate
A young girl, stuck in the city, dreams of running away to the sea. With the help of her grandfather, she finds a rather unusual way to break free.
Marias
On the hottest day of the summer, a group of cousins boil on their grandmother's plastic-covered couch. Kicked outside to play in the open fire hydrant, the kids accidentally splash water on a baby, who happens to be the grandchild of the meanest Doña on the block.
Bouquet
Sometimes friendship grows from a bouquet of flowers... and from an encounter across generations.
Mission Popo
In a futuristic city, a grandma embarks on an epic journey on her macaroni penguin bike – all to feed her family.
The Qingming Kid
A Chinese-American boy wants to celebrate his birthday. Instead, to observe the Qingming Festival, he must follow tradition and pay respects at the graveyard to his grandfather who he’s never met.

Many things can be passed down through generations, including imagination. This collection of shorts celebrates different intergenerational relationships, adventures, and memories, proving that Grandparents sprinkle a dose of magic in our lives!


This program will also screen in person at NWFF on Sunday, Feb. 4 at 1pm! VIRTUAL, IN-PERSON, and HYBRID (virtual AND in-person) Festival Passes are available.

Growing up in Taiping, Malaysia, Meimei learns the traditional practices and beliefs of her culture from her Grandma. Years later, Meimei returns to Malaysia after her Grandma's passing to reconnect and pay respects.

  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    6 minutes
  • Language
    English, Cantonese
  • Country
    United States
  • Subtitle Language
    English
  • Director
    Stefie Gan
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