KIDS FIRST! Film Festival/Hawaiʻi

ALL KINE KIDS (9 films•Varied Age Groups)

Expired February 22, 2022 9:45 AM
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9 films in package
THE BUTLER AND THE BALL
(Ages 5-12) An urban fairy tale about Ashton, a lonely boy with neglectful parents, who embarks on a global adventure when he enters a contest to become the new butler of Bob Chan, a grieving, reclusive singer. The first film by nine-year-old writer/director Andrew Chan-Possemato.
AGE OF BRYCE
(Ages 8-18) Smothered by an adoring, over-protective mom, 12-year-old Bryce Yancy Paul (Bip) is pushed to the brink of pubescent revolution. It’s time to ripen. Bloom. Break the shackles of parental paranoia. It’s the Age of Bryce. Sometimes a man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do.
THE DUKHA
(Ages 10-18) This short film is about one of the last groups of nomadic reindeer herders in the world - the Mongolian Dukha tribe. The film focuses on their way of life, how reindeers came to live with humans, and discusses the life of five-year old Tuvshuu, who may be destined to be one of the last reindeer herders.
THE STATUE
(Ages 8-14) Hassan has just moved to the US from Egypt and to make things harder, this 2nd grader is a shy little guy.
APARAT
(Ages 6-18) Six teenage boys in a remote village decide to work in the village cages to rent an 8 mm projector from a tour guide..
TURTLE
(Ages 10-18) It was a blistering hot day, and, as a chubby kid on summer break, Bruno's only goals were to avoid his chores and stay cool while awaiting the sweet jingle of the ice cream truck.
WEDNESDAY
(Ages 10-18) Iris and Leo are waiting for their school bus, just like any other day. This morning, however, it does not arrive. Facing no rules but their own, the two eight year-olds embark on an urban adventure, one they shall never forget, roaming the streets of Montreal.
CRAMMING
(Ages 12-14) Close friends Alex and Yan Bo, eighth-graders, cram for a test in a prestigious prep school. Once they're accused of cheating off of one another, their friendship is threatened.
YANA
(Ages 12-18) Yana, a heroic 10-year-old girl, is given the task of cleaning up the shards of her parents' broken marriage in the attic of her former home.
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9 films • 1h49m • Varied Age Groups

Delightful tales of kids being kids, everywhere -- from the US, Canada, Belgium, Iran, and Mongolia.

Smothered by an adoring, over-protective mom, 12-year-old Bryce Yancy Paul (Bip) is pushed to the brink of pubescent revolution. It’s time to ripen. Bloom. Break the shackles of parental paranoia. It’s the Age of Bryce. Sometimes a man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do.


Juror's comments: OMG, this film is hysterical! This is the best submission I've seen all week! I love the writing and storyline from Brian Elliott, which is extremely clever. The acting is spot on and has great entertainment value. The writing really is hysterical. The tone of the overprotective mother on her phone night and day about life's potential dangers carries through all the way to the end.


Age of Bryce is about a young boy with an overprotective mother who wants to experience life rather than observe it. The camera work is great. It’s up close and personal; you see all the facial expressions of Bryce throughout the film. It feels as if you're right there with him on screen. The costumes definitely add to the humor. For example, when Bryce is near the pool, he is lathered up with multiple flotation devices and on a tether to his mother. Bryce is played by Major Dodson and he has great facial expression; even when his lines are limited you can still feel his frustration with the rules surrounding him. Virginia Paul is portrayed by Deanna Toten Beard who is perfect in this role as the overprotective mom. Her voice is spot-on for the droning role of the mother.


The message of this film is to break free from unnecessary boundaries and discover life.


I give this film 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it to ages 8 to 18, plus adults. It is funny and entertaining but could also open discussion to the parenting role. Reviewed by Selene W., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic

  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    9:50
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    David Feagan, Brian Elliott
  • Screenwriter
    Brian Elliott
  • Producer
    Brian Elliott, David Feagan
  • Co-Producer
    Taylor Epps
  • Cast
    Major Dodson, DeAnna Toten Beard
  • Cinematographer
    Damon Crump
  • Sound Design
    Cogwheel Media
  • Music
    Adrian Walther