The KIDS FIRST! / Daddying Film Festival

Indie Short and Feature Films

Expired June 21, 2022 3:45 AM
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19 films in package
Four-time Grammy Award-nominated musician Justin Roberts joined by Honorary First Family of the KIDS FIRST! Daddying Film Festival, Alysia Reiner and David Alan Basche.
Independent Filmmakers Clip Reel
Red Balloon
A devoted father overcome with despair over his young son’s illness learns that true freedom comes from love and letting go.
My Other Son (Mi Otro Hijo)
(Ages 6-18) This is Gusti's story. A father who goes through bewilderment and denial, to the most unconditional love for his new son upon discovering that he has Down Syndrome.
Baggage
The journey of Reut with her father, in which she forms her own independent identity.
Dad for Hire
A dad attends a job interview, but doesn't quite know what he's getting himself into.
Jack and the Treehouse
A ten-year-old tries to stop his Dad from selling the family land.
How the Titanic became my Lifeboat
The documentary "How the Titanic became my lifeboat" is based on a true story about an Icelandic boy called Brynjar Karl and how his fascination with the Titanic became his lifeline to independence.
Rainbow Stories - Peter, Mark, James and Einstein
Meet James and his new family in a heart-warming short animation featuring a family with two dads.
Make it Count
A ten-year-old boy finds solace in a hobby and history.
Christmas Summer
A multi-ethnic family, marked by the sudden death of the mother, celebrates Christmas in Argentina in keeping with her family tradition.
18 Years
A teenage basketball star looks to follow in his father’s footsteps until he discovers a secret he thinks may tear his family apart.
Heavens Hard Pitches
A young girl searches for answers to her father’s identity and the reason she was sent to foster care.
Hide!
Two little girls fight off and evade a monster who clearly underestimates their abilities
H-Squad
A father attempts to teach his five children the value of using their superhuman abilities more responsibly. One of his children, however, needs to learn that lesson the hard way.
New Beginnings
After experiencing a difficult loss, an orphaned girl and her uncle try to mend their strained relationship.
The Double Life of Hugh
Hugh (Nate Ruth) and his father Hugo (Colin Allen) have very different ideas about what it means to be a mime.
The Sea Never Forgets
An old man tells his grandson an unbelievable story from his life as a much younger man.
First Chair
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This is a collection of feature and short films made by Independent filmmakers worldwide. These are all films accepted by the festival - 2 features and 7 shorts. You, as an audience member will vote to determine the winners in each category. When you vote, you'll award 1 to 5 points to a film, with 5 points as high.


The finalists you may vote for include:


Features:

1. Jack and the Treehouse by Jim Schneider, USA (feature)

2. How the Titanic Became My Lifeboat by Bjarney Ludviksdottir, Iceland (feature)


Shorts: 

1. Red Balloon by Avi Federgreen, Canada

2. My Other Son (Mi Otro Hijo) by Gustavo Alonso, Argentina

3. Dad for Hire by Aaron Scully, Australia

4. Rainbow Stories – Peter, Mark, James and Einstein by Adam Bailey, United Kingdom

5. Make It Count by Romeo Jennison, USA

6. Christmas Summer by Ignacio Borderes, Argentina

7. Baggage by Einat Kieshet, Israel

After experiencing a difficult loss, an orphaned girl and her uncle try to mend their strained relationship.


Juror comments: New Beginnings is a film that takes on several difficult emotional issues with great care.


The story follows an orphaned girl who lives with her uncle and their fairly strained relationship. After losing her parents, he became her caregiver. When an unfortunate incident happens, the uncle shows his love for her in a selfless way. 


The camera work is well done, so is the audio. The acting is commendable by both the young girl and her uncle. The storyline is well developed; even though it is quite predictable, it is comforting. It shows how the uncle wants to improve their relationship, but doesn’t know where to begin. When faced with a tragedy, he responds in a way that shows his niece how much he cares for her. 


I give New Beginnings 3.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 10 to 18 plus adults. By Julie S., KIDS FIRST!

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    8:30
  • Language
    eng
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Maurizio Dominguez
  • Screenwriter
    Timothy Briody
  • Producer
    Tom Fugedi
  • Cast
    Ireland Briody, Tom Fugedi
  • Editor
    Maurizio Dominguez
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