Total program 81 mins
We all can feel a little awkward or insecure sometimes, but the inspiring young people featured in this international selection of short films set fine and admirable examples of how to believe in yourself—regardless of what others might think or say. It’s a fun and eclectic mix of animation, live-action, and documentary (sometimes all in one film), as well as a timely reminder for all of us to respect one another’s differences: Giovanni(Marco Di Gerlando & Ludovica Gibelli, Italy 2021, 5 min), Comic Escape (Alphonso McAuley, US 2021, 15 min), How I Got My Wrinkles (Claude Delafosse, France 2022, 12 min), Just Johnny (Terry Loane, Ireland 2021, 19 min), Stairs (Zoljargal Purevdash, Mongolia 2020, 12 min), Mama Has a Mustache (Sally Rubin, US 2021, 10 min), My Name Is Maalum (Luísa Copetti, Brazil 2021, 8 min).
In English and various languages with English subtitles
Age 9+