Mill Valley Film Festival Family Films

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FAMILY FILM DAY AT THE OAC

SUNDAY, OCT. 11 • NOON – 4:00 PM
SEQUOIA CINEMA + OUTDOOR ART CLUB • MILL VALLEY

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Join us for movies and more, for families of all kinds and kids of all ages. Mix and match, pick and choose –you won’t want to miss this amazing assemblage of films and fun!

Catch one or two films, then head over to the OAC and keep the fun going!

🎨 Free activities include:

Face painting (dragons, unicorns, superheroes, your call) & glitter tattoos
Balloon art (swords, animals, hats, and everything in between)
A hands-on optical toy & flip book workshop
Local vendors with artisanal crafts and tasty treats

Catch one or two films, then head over to the Outdoor Art Club and keep the fun going! Oh, and grab a bite before your screening — Mill Valley Market will be serving sandwiches and drinks on the OAC patio daily from 12–2pm!

Mill Valley Film Festival
SHORTS: ALL THE YOUNG PUNKS
Oct 11
CinéArts Sequoia
SHORTS: ALL THE YOUNG PUNKS
CinéArts Sequoia

“All the young Punks, Laugh your life 'Cause there ain't much to cry for.” Explore grief, community, and coming of age in stories both personal and universal with these dynamic youth-produced shorts.

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CinéArts Sequoia
SPLISH SPLASH FOREVER!
Oct 11
CinéArts Sequoia
SPLISH SPLASH FOREVER!
CinéArts Sequoia

Produced by actor Natalie Portman, Ugo Bienvenu’s visionary animated tale of time-space travel, suitable for ages 8-118, evokes the best of Studio Ghibli and features Arnaud Toulon’s gorgeous orchestral score. This year’s top prize at Annecy.

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CinéArts Sequoia
SHORTS: COLLEGE ANIMATION SHOWCASE 2
Oct 11
CinéArts Sequoia
SHORTS: COLLEGE ANIMATION SHOWCASE 2
CinéArts Sequoia

MVFF partners with CalArts, UC Santa Cruz, UCLA and CSU Long Beach for a second showcase of animated work directed by female and nonbinary filmmakers. Films include kid-friendly topics like animals, family, friendship, big dreams, and outer space.

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CinéArts Sequoia
BOSS CAT
Oct 11
CinéArts Sequoia
BOSS CAT
CinéArts Sequoia

Sonja, born with Down Syndrome, is a bundle of energy who dreams of dance and demands independence. This inclusively produced family-friendly film is a testament to the power of resilience, creative expression, and love.

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CinéArts Sequoia

ADDITIONAL FAMILY FRIENDLY FILMS AT MVFF49

There are many more hidden gems in the festival program for families to view together. Here are just a few to get you started…

Mill Valley Film Festival
IRON BOY
Oct 10
Smith Rafael Film Center
IRON BOY
Smith Rafael Film Center

A young boy navigates life from inside an iron corset in Wall-E and Up animator Louis Clichy’s tender, funny rite-of-passage story that honestly confronts the distress that every adolescent endures.

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Smith Rafael Film Center