KIDS FIRST! Film Festival/Hawaiʻi

MATTERS OF THE HEART (10 films•Varied Age Groups)

Expired February 22, 2022 9:45 AM
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10 films • 1h42m •Varied Age Groups

From the US, UK, Canada, Argentina, Germany, Italy, Japan, China, and Iran; a Valentine to silly, sweet, deep, and unconditional LOVE. 

After seeing a video of a beautiful dancer, a sweet young girl decides to become one too. However, she is very shy...


Juror comments: Love this film! The short student film Dance! is a sweet story that most of us have experienced - that is, when we pursue an inspired dream all the way into reality. It is both terrifying and rewarding! The animation, music, and sound express the fright and the joy of persevering in our soul's journey, regardless of the risk. Most little girls have the dream of becoming a ballerina, but only the exceptionally committed artists rise above their fears of an artist’s life and bring their talent and skill level into fruition, thus inspiring the next generation of dreamers. I love it!


I give Dance 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 4 to 12, plus adults. By Nancy K., KIDS FIRST!

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    1:10
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Andrea "Andy" Mangano
  • Screenwriter
    Andrea "Andy" Mangano
  • Producer
    Andrea "Andy" Mangano