FACETS 37th Annual Chicago International Children's Film Festival

STRONG INDEPENDENT SPACE (School Shorts Program)

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SCHOOL PROGRAM – Groups of 12+ tickets CLICK HERE for Group Reservation Form


Have you ever felt like a stranger in your own world? This collection of animated shorts observes how we adapt and relate to modern society.


Wondrous animation awaits in this collection of short films. These heroes are just trying to figure out their place in this world. In one film, slugs have a hard time keeping up with the pace of life in the city of insects. When a financial crisis hits, the industrious flies only see one solution. In another short, we learn that in a world full of beautiful butterflies it can be difficult to fit in. In the last short, Insta is in the eye of the beholder: can an isolated tree find new life on Social?


Shorts Program Duration: 62 minutes


Themes: Identity; manage expectations; Cycle of life; Workplace environment; societal structures and personal place.


Language: This program is presented in Spanish, Nonverbal, English, and French with English subtitles

Geoblocking Notice: This program is only available in the Chicagoland area.

THE BUTTERFLY AFFECT (Short Film)


Synopsis: In this mockumentary, we learn that in a world full of beautiful butterflies, it is difficult for a worm named Jessie to fit in. Now that she is grown up and it is clear she will not become a butterfly herself. Jessie is unhappy constantly comparing herself to other butterflies. She decides to no longer hold herself to an unrealistic standard and instead strives to find happiness in a way that is uniquely meant for her.


Program Type: School Program and Public Program – Groups of 12+ tickets CLICK HERE for Group Reservation Form 


Geoblocking Notice: This film is only available in the Chicagoland area.

  • Year
    2019
  • Runtime
    5 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    Canada
  • Premiere
    Chicago
  • Director
    Stephanie Blakey
  • Producer
    Amanda Konkin