Family Shorts: Forever Young Sponsored by Creative Montessori School

– As a part of the 28th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival –

First Church Birmingham

Sponsored by Creative Montessori School

Films appropriate for ages 6+. Come for your kid, stay for the fun.

Blu’s

Directed By Rajesh PK

09:46 • India • Alabama Premiere

ANIMATED, INTERNATIONAL

Witnessing her beautiful environment being swallowed up by industrialization, BLU decides to fight for the wildlife, meadows, rivers, and trees before they disappear completely.

Reel Birmingham

Directed By Daniel Munoz, Brandon Grant

09:14 • United States

ALABAMA, DOCUMENTARY, STUDENT

What does it mean to pursue a filmmaking career outside of Hollywood? A portrait of the burgeoning indie film community in Birmingham.

Forever Home

Directed By Ashley Wong

03:21 • United States • Southern U.S. Premiere

ALABAMA, ANIMATED, WOMEN IN FILM

Benson, the three-legged mastiff, lives alone in a quiet house. He spends his days content to watch the world pass by until one day a mysterious dog shows up at his doorstep, followed by many more. (Note: Allusion to peaceful passing.)

Dawn

Directed By Gary Telly Jeannot

09:34 • Cameroon

ANIMATED, BLACK LENS, INTERNATIONAL

In the depths of the Kenyan savannah, Malaïka, a young Masai warrior, comes face to face with himself and learns the true meaning of courage.

Like Father

Directed By Jared Callahan

07:26 • United States • Alabama Premiere

DOCUMENTARY

A poignant look at the work of renowned children’s author Richard Scarry as his son carries on the family legacy.

Armadillo Olympics

Directed By Bae Allen

10:42 • United States • Alabama Premiere

DOCUMENTARY, STUDENT

A documentary film about a small town, its people, and an athletic competition for armadillos.

Snow Bear

Directed By Aaron Blaise

11:29 • United States • Alabama Premiere

ANIMATED

When a lonely bear can’t find a friend, he makes one. Completely hand-drawn, “Snow Bear” tells the story of a polar bear in an unforgiving environment on his quest to find a friend.

Two Tears

Directed By Josefina Pieres

18:37 • United States • Alabama Premiere

NARRATIVE, WOMEN IN FILM

On the eve of their Nutcracker debut, two young ballerinas stumble upon a mysterious book revealing a dance curse and how to break it.