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For additional information, or to book your field trip–please contact us at 773-281-9075 ext. 3009 or [email protected].

1 What? Curriculum Guide Group Registration Form th The 27 Annual Chicago International Children’s Our 130–page Curriculum Guide is FREE for teachers 2010 Chicago International Children’s Film Festival c/o Facets Multi-Media, Inc. 1517 W. Fullerton Ave. Chicago, IL 60614 Film Festival. who attend the Festival (an $80.00 value). This valuable tel 773–281–9075 ext. 3009 fax 773–929–0266 [email protected] or [email protected] www.facets.org/kids teaching tool is written to align with Illinois Learning Standards. Group Contact Information When? Weekdays (October 22–29, 2010) plus two additional Name weeks of special screenings (November 1–November Festival Prizes School/Organization 12). Screening times are 9:45, 10:15, 10:45, 11:15 and Kids count at the Festival! After each screening, 11:45AM. Afternoon screenings also available! children receive “Best of Fest” ballots to rate the films. Address City State Zip The Best of Fest Prize, along with the Adult and Children’s Jury awards, will be announced at the Work phone Cell phone Home phone Where? It can be difficult to contact teachers during business hours... personal numbers are a big help! Facets Multi-Media—1517 W. Fullerton Ave., American Airlines Closing Night Awards Presentation. E-mail Fax Chicago

Bank of America Cinema—4901 W. Irving Park, Program Guidance Grade Level Index: These are suggested for each Other contact (name & number) Chicago At school or organization program and are offered as a general guideline only. University of Chicago—Max Palevsky Cinema, Symbols will be used to mark programs that contain Group Information Ida Noyes Hall—1212 E. 59th St., Chicago mild profanity (P), mild violence (V), or mature themes Number of children in group Age range Grade Regal Cinemas—City North Stadium 14 (M). The “M” symbol is similar to PG/PG-13 rating. 2600 N. Western Ave., Chicago Number of adult chaperones M V P Teachers and adult chaperones are admitted free of charge. There must be at least one chaperone per every 10 children. Additional fees may apply if Illinois Institute of Technology—McCormick student:chaperone ratio exceeds 10:1 Theater Hermann Hall The following symbols indicate a premiere presentation 3241 S. Federal St., Suite 102, Chicago of a film or other special event. Screening Information Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Festival Screenings: October 22, 25–29 2430 N. Cannon Drive, Chicago Post-Festival Screenings: November 1–5 and November 8–12 Date Day of the week Time

How much? Program Tickets are $6.00 per child for groups of 25 or more. Group leaders and chaperones attend for free! Locations Additional charges may apply. Subtitles? No Problem! Professional actors will read the English subtitles of Facets Multi-Media—1517 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago Concessions (small popcorn & soda) $3 for each are Bank of America Cinema—4901 W. Irving Park, Chicago available at Facets ONLY and must be ordered in foreign-language films aloud in programs for Early Elementary and younger. University of Chicago—Max Palevsky Cinema, Ida Noyes Hall—1212 E. 59th St., Chicago advance. Regal Cinemas—City North Stadium 14—2600 N. Western Ave.,Chicago Illinois Institute of Technology—McCormick Theater Hermann Hall—3241 S. Federal St., Suite 102, Chicago Reserve Your Group! Questions? Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum—2430 N. Cannon Drive, Chicago 1. Check the program Grade Level Index on page 5. Contact Kidsfest at 773–281–9075, or email to 2. Select a program. [email protected]. Visit us online at Refreshments www.facets.org/kids. A refreshment package (one small popcorn & one small soda) is available at the Facets location ONLY. Refreshment packages MUST be pre-arranged with the Group Sales 3. Contact Group Sales at 773–281–9075 ext. 3009 Coordinator. This refreshment package is $3.00 each, per person (student & chaperone) or [email protected] to make your reservation or ______Yes, my screening is at the Facets location and our group would like to pre-arrange refreshment packages. get more information on screenings. You can also fill out the Group Reservation Form (page 3 and 4), Number of refreshment packages: ______@ $3.00 each = ______and fax to 773–929–0266. We will be in touch to Refreshment restriction notes (no caffeine, etc.): ______coordinate your screening!

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Regular Admissions—$7.00 per student Pre-K & Kindergarten (Ages 2–5) Living Lab page 7 Chandani—The Daughter of the Elephant Groups of 25 or more—$6.00 per student Friday, October 22—11:45am Whisperer page 10 Facets Multi-Media, 70 min Monday, October 25—11:15am Teachers & Chaperones—Free* Line Leader page 6 Regal Cinemas—City North Stadium 14, Friday, October 22—9:45am True You page 8 88 min Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 61 min Monday, October 25—9:45am Number of students What Comes Next? page 8 University of Chicago—Max Palevsky Pudana—Last of the Line page 12 Monday, October 25—9:45am Cinema, Ida Noyes Hall, 71 min Tuesday, October 26—11:45am Group 25+ @ $6.00 = $ Facets Multi-Media, 81 min Facets Multi-Media, 61 min Rafikipage 9 Groups of less than 25 @ $7.00 = $ Shape Shifters page 13 Monday, October 25—10:15am Proud to Be Me: Stories of African and Wednesday, October 27—9:45am Regal Cinemas—City North Stadium 14, African American Children page 15 90 min Wednesday, October 27—11:45am Number of adult chaperones = Free* Facets Multi-Media, 61 min University of Chicago—Max Palevsky Magic Silver page 9 Cinema, Ida Noyes Hall, 75 min Additional Fees = $ Early Elementary (Ages 5–8) Monday, October 25—10:45am Additional fees may apply for additional chaperones* Regal Cinemas—City North Stadium 14, We Are the World page 15 Eye On Earth page 7 84 min Thursday, October 28—9:45am Group tickets total = $ Friday, October 22—11:45am Facets Multi-Media, 71 min Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 74 min Ghost Town page 11 Deposit due (30% of ticket total) = $ Tuesday, October 26—9:45am Roots and Wings page 15 Laura’s Star & The Mysterious Dragon, Facets Multi-Media, 73 min Thursday, October 28—9:45am Nian page 9 Bank of America Cinema, 76 min Ticket balance (due day of screening) = $ Monday, October 25—9:45am Español Para Todos page 13 Regal Cinemas—City North Stadium 14, Wednesday, October 27—9:45am The Game Must Go On page 16 Refreshment packages (Facets only) @ $3.00 = $ 75 min Bank of America Cinema, 76 min Thursday, October 28—9:45am Refreshment packages MUST be pre-arranged with Illinois Institute of Technology— Find a Way page 14 Group Sales Coordinator Presto Change-O! page 10 McCormick Theater Hermann Hall, 80 min Monday, October 25—11:45am Wednesday, October 27—11:45am Total due day of screening Facets Multi-Media, 70 min Facets Multi-Media, 72 min Me and My Umbrella page 16 Thursday, October 28—11:45am *Free chaperones are based on an approximate 10:1 ratio of students to teachers. Come Together page 17 If the ratio is higher than 10:1, additional chaperone fees may apply Fair Play page 8 Bank of America Cinema, 77 min Monday, October 25—9:45am Friday, October 29—9:45am Bank of America Cinema, 72 min Facets Multi-Media, 71 min Who’s Got Your Back? page 19 Friday, October 29—11:45am Payment Information The Indian page 18 Change It Up page 11 Facets Multi-Media, 76 min Friday, October 29—9:45am Payment Menthod (check one): Check/Cash MASTERCARD VISA AMEX DISCOVER Tuesday, October 26—9:45am Bank of America Cinema, 72 min Illinois Institute of Technology— Dustbin Baby page 20 McCormick Theater Hermann Hall, Friday, October 29—11:45am Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: Family and Folktales page 12 75 min Illinois Institute of Technology— Tuesday, October 26—9:45am McCormick Theater Hermann Hall, 90 min Name on Card: Authorizing Signature: University of Chicago—Max Palevsky If You Want to Sing Out page 20 Cinema, Ida Noyes Hall, 71 min Friday, October 29—11:45am Book of Masters page 19 Bank of America Cinema, 74 min Friday, October 29—10:45am Here Comes Lola! page 13 Regal Cinemas—City North Stadium 14, Group Screening Agreement Moomins and the Comet Chase page 18 Please read & initial each of the following... Tuesday, October 26—11:45am 102 min University of Chicago—Max Palevsky Friday, October 29—9:45am I understand that my group should arrive at the theater 15 minutes before showtime. If my group arrives late, I understand Cinema, Ida Noyes Hall, 96 min Regal Cinemas—City North Stadium 14, that the program will have started. Films must start on time and will not be delayed for missing or late groups regardless of 74 min High School (Ages 14+) their size and/or circumstance. Won’t You Be My Neighbor? page 17 Friday, October 29—9:45am Walking to School page 19 Get Into It page 14 I understand that my school or organization is responsible for all transportation arrangements. Bank of America Cinema, 74 min Friday, October 29—11:15am Wednesday, October 27—11:45am I understand that deposit refunds are only available to groups who cancel 10 business days before their attendance dates. Regal Cinemas—City North Stadium 14, Bank of America Cinema, 76 min Twigson page 18 84 min Friday, October 29—10:15am Relative Thinking page 16 Regal Cinemas—City North Stadium 14, Middle/Junior High School Thursday, October 28—11:45am I (signature) of (school or group) 75 min Facets Multi-Media, 74 min (Ages 11–14) Soul Boy page 14 verify that I am authorized to book a program for the CICFF and understand all of the policies outlined above. Late Elementary (Ages 8–11) The Big Picture page 7 Wednesday, October 27—9:45am Friday, October 22—11:45am University of Chicago—Max Palevsky Take the Lead page 6 Cinema, Ida Noyes Hall, 60 min Friday, October 22—9:45am Bank of America Cinema, 78 min Questions? Facets Multi-Media, 70 min Don’t Get Middle-Schooled page 11 Neukölln Unlimited page 17 Please contact Group Sales at 773–281–9075 ext. 3009, [email protected] or by fax at 773–929–0266. isitV our website at Monday, October 25—11:45am Thursday, October 28—11:45am www.facets.org/kids for complete Festival info! Dream It, Be It page 6 Bank of America Cinema, 77 min Illinois Institute of Technology— Friday, October 22—9:45am McCormick Theater Hermann Hall, 96 min Bank of America Cinema, 70 min

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Friday, October 22 9:45AM Friday, October 22 9:45AM Friday, October 22 9:45AM Friday, October 22 11:45AM Friday, October 22 11:45AM Friday, October 22 11:45AM Facets Multi-Media Bank of America Cinema Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Facets Multi-Media Bank of America Cinema Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Take the Lead Dream It, Be It Line Leader Living Lab The Big Picture Eye on Earth 70 min Late Elementary 70 min Late Elementary 61 min Pre-K & K 70 min Late Elementary 78 min Middle/Junior High School 74 min Early Elementary

The scrappy characters in these short films “If you can dream it, you can be it” is the New friends become best friends for these Sometimes the best path to understand- Think Big and Dream Bigger! The Look up, look down, look all around at the aren’t afraid to step it up! A young girl motto of the characters in this inspiring curious tots. The pals in Play Ball are ing is through experience! Tag along with characters in this short films collection are animals and plants that play a lead role takes flight into her own imagination and collection of short films. Ryan tries to happy to be Line Leaders. The Pixies share 13-year-old Larissa and learn what it’s like not afraid to dare themselves to think out in these short films. In Germany, a posse brings her beloved granddad along. Katrin reverse time to bond with his soldier a ballgame with their new Moon friends to live without sight. Explore a wild forest of the box. One young man does not let of resourceful kids come up with offbeat and Uncle Andreas discover the fascinating brother. Dreams of becoming a doctor in this inventive sand animation series. with cool snakes during a photo safari in obstacles get in his way to take the lead to ways to save energy. A group of dancing world of animals at a local zoo. Plucky and owning a bicycle motivate Wahid as Jamaica Parrot (Ziggy Marley) teaches Taiwan. Witness nature in action through help celebrate a teen’s biggest moment in hens jump and jive with bandleader Kevin Molly Gingerbread joins forces with he sells books on the streets of Mumbai. Samuel to open his mind and use his words a grand experiment that visualizes the their community. After the loss of a dear Bacon. As seasons change, a friendship Hedgehog to save their town from an evil A young farm girl devises a heroic plan to in the beloved short from the creators of speed of sound. In this fascinating world, friend, Mille learns keeping memories and blossoms between a tree and a flower. scoundrel! When you take the lead in your save her mother’s life. With hard work and “Wonder Pets”. there’s always more to discover! dreams alive will keep that person with you Open your eyes to Mother Nature and own life, you’ll find all the hidden treasures dedication, the most unlikely dream can always. When handed a situation, don’t learn something new every single day! that surround you. become a reality! New Digs (South Africa) 2 min Soccer Scientists: “Floodlight” just make the best of it—exceed expecta- Play Ball (USA) 2 min (Germany) 2 min tions by listening to yourself! Log Jam: “KJFG no. 5” (Hungary) 2 min Bigbox Singsong John (Canada) 1 min Play Just Like You (Mexico) 3 min Children of Color (USA) 3 min Brain Zapped—Reason for the Seasons How The Rain Starts (USA) 3 min Googuri Googuri (Japan) 9 min The Soccer Scientists: “Goals” (USA) 3 min El Tux (USA) 7 min The Sandpixies: “Moon Explorers” New Project: “LIZARD” (Australia) 3 min Katrin and the World of Animals (Germany) 2 min The Limitless Boxes (USA) 3 min Jalil (Russia) 7 min (Germany) 5 min The Show with the Mouse: “Saving Energy” (Germany) 11 min Terranaughts (Canada) 5 min 2:00AM (Canada) 6 min Tobi: “The Wall” (USA) 4 min What If... (India) 3 min (Germany) 3 min The Lost Thing (Australia) 11 min Ormie (Canada) 4 min Ana and Her Brothers (Croatia) 15 min The Tiger’s Gift (USA) 5 min Nine-and-a-half: “Blind”(Germany) 10 min Philadelphia Chickens (USA) 5 min Wahid’s Mobile Bookstore (USA) 11 min What If... (India) 3 min Save Our Bacon (Englanhd) 14 min Electric Car (USA) 4 min Love Bug (USA) 7 min Amazonia (USA) 5 min Molly In Springtime Cello (Russian Federation) 7 min Mobile (Germany) 7 min Mille: “When an Angel Says Goodbye” (Canada/France) 27 min Sunshine Kathy (Norway)7 min Electric Car (USA) 4 min The Nature of Fall (USA) 14 min (Denmark) 29 min Pom Pom & Friends: “Pom Pom The Hero” Summer Night Adventures: “Snakes” A Tree and A Flower (USA) 6 min Love Bug (USA) 7 min (Taiwan) 10 min (South Korea) 8 min Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! (USA) 8 min Wahid’s Mobile Bookstore (USA) 11 min My Big Big Friend (Brazil/Canada) 11 min Katrin and the World of Animals (Germany) 11 min Big and Small: “Fish Wish”(Canada) 11min After the Shearing (USA) 14 min rd 3 & Bird!: “Jamaica” (England) 10 min The Most Scary Animal M Discover Science: “Let’s See the Speed of Sound” (Japan) 14 min (Russian Federation) 5 min Tiger (Latvia) 8 min

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Monday, October 25 9:45AM Monday, October 25 9:45AM Monday, October 25 9:45AM Monday, October 25 9:45AM Monday, October 25 10:15AM Monday, October 25 10:45AM. Facets Multi-Media Bank of America Cinema University of Chicago—Max Palevsky Regal Cinemas—City North Regal Cinemas—City North Regal Cinemas—City North What Comes Next? Fair Play Cinema, Ida Noyes Hall Stadium 14 Stadium 14 Stadium 14 62 min Pre-K & K 72 min Early Elementary True You Laura’s Star & The Mysterious Rafiki (Norway) Magic Silver (Norway) 71 min Late Elementary Dragon, Nian (Germany) 90 min Late Elementary 84 min Late Elementary “What’s that sound?” meets “What comes Working together with a smart game plan, 75 min Early Elementary next?” in this fun collection of short films. these courageous characters are sure to Honesty is the best policy for the characters Julie, Mette, and Naisha are best friends Deep within the Norwegian mountains, Falling dominoes lead to a surprise musical succeed! American history is fun to learn in in these diverse shorts. When jealousy over Laura and her best friend, Little Star, fly to forever! But as their school’s holiday play princess gnome Bluerose leads a small but treasure. Brother and Sister Tweetling keep this retelling of the Boston Tea Party with a gift leads to trouble, Saarthak learns a China for a special concert to celebrate the approaches, a misunderstanding drives the powerful tribe. The Blue Gnomes are pal Mouse’s siblings in order and save the the plucky Pups of Liberty. An energetic lesson in respect he will never forget. A Chinese New Year. But when Little Star is trio apart. When Naisha and her mother keepers of the silver for the Magic Hour, day. Order and sequence was never this little girl will stop at nothing to play with Hungarian folk tale shows that hard work lost during the flight, a Chinese girl named have to leave the country, Mette and Julie the enchanted twilight time between day much fun! her big sister! And at the magical Ice can pay off in a fantastical way! And a Ling Ling takes him along with her. embark on a dramatic quest to right their and night. But when the silver is stolen Master’s palace, a brave court page goes young boy deals with the consequences of Through his magical powers, Little Star wrongs. With a friendship hanging in the from the gnomes, their bright and Log Jam: “KJFG no.5” (Hungary) 1 min beyond his station to challenge the Master taking the easy path through school. When brings Laura and Ling Ling together—and balance, will the girls find the courage beautiful world suddenly transforms into The Olive Branch: “Sleep” (USA) 1 min Magician and save the kingdom. When times are tough, it’s the truth that will get brings to life Nian, a mysterious dragon. within themselves to reunite? Bring your eternal dark. Brave Princess Bluerose must faced with an obstacle, always remember While Laura’s mother performs in the con- The Sandpixies: “Under the Sand” you through. best friend and find out! set out on a remarkable quest to bring back (Germany) 5 min to play fair, and you’ll do just fine. cert, Laura and Little Star join Ling Ling the daylight, turning rival gnomes into new Bigbox Singsong John (Canada) 1 min and Nian for their biggest adventure yet! friends and finding the courage within Whistleless (Denmark) 5 min Play Just Like You (Mexico) 3 min Life Vein (German) 6 min Join a cast of unique characters and watch herself along the way. The Music Box (USA) 3 min as two very different cultures are brought Soccer Scientists: “The Center Circle” The Gift (India) 17 min Shammies: “How Shammies Bathed” (Germany) 2 min together in the most magical of ways. (Latvia) 7 min Hungarian Folk Tales: “Martin and the New Digs (South Africa) 3 min Cursed Princess” (Hungary) 8 min Mr. Bingles Flies His Kite The Birthday Cake (Brazil/USA) 6 min (New Zealand) 4 min The Auction (Canada) 15 min The Young Detectives: “A New Life” Wapos Bay: “Self Improvement” (Canada) The Tweetlings: “Mice in a Row” (Norway) 9 min (Denmark) 6 min 24 min Pups of Liberty (USA) 15 min The Swedish Meatballs (Sweden) 7 min Gorilla (Finland) 10 min Log Jam: “The Rain” (Hungary) 2 min Ice Master (Latvia) 24 min Fun with Claude (England) 10 min Listen to Me (Wales) 11 min P

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Monday, October 25 11:15AM Monday, October 25 11:45AM Monday, October 25 11:45AM Monday, October 25 11:45AM Tuesday, October 26 9:45AM Tuesday, October 26 9:45AM Regal Cinemas—City North Facets Multi-Media University of Chicago—Max Palevsky Bank of America Cinema Facets Multi-Media Bank of America Cinema Stadium 14 Presto Change-O! Cinema, Ida Noyes Hall Don’t Get Middle-Schooled Ghost Town Change It Up Chandani—The Daughter of the 70 min Early Elementary Tag Team 77 min Middle/Junior High School 73 min Late Elementary 72 min Early Elementary Elephant Whisperer 71 min Late Elementary (Germany/Sri Lanka) In this special Halloween program of short The characters in these short films must Expect the unexpected in this Halloween Change can be difficult, but it can also 88 min Middle/Junior High School films, clever characters have fun trying on With friends and family on your team, you look deep within themselves to reveal collection of short films that promises lead you in directions you never thought different identities. The great B.B. King can go the distance! A mishap prevents their true measure. Do they take it upon a healthy dose of the bizarre. Parents possible. In this animated version of the searches high and low for the most special Meet Chandani, a Sri Lankan teen who Eduardo’s father from coaching his fishing themselves to go the distance? While one transform into beasts, ghosts teach hockey beloved book, Mama Squirrel (Helena part of his costume. Starting school doesn’t proves that girls can do anything! team, and it takes help from an unlikely young girl is busy with school and friends, to a young Canadian boy, and the wall Bonham Carter) narrates the transformation have to be scary, with your pals along for Generations of men in her family have relative to win the title! Young Momo her father urges Granddad to abandon between the monster and human world of The Gruffalo—a monster who may or the ride. And Matthew’s writer dad guides tended elephant herds, and Chandani experiences changes that could affect his his traditional ways. As she makes time to disappears. Danger lurks in the woods for a may not be real! As a little boy’s family falls him through his latest story—with a wants nothing more than to join them. camping trip with his dad. When Daniel spend each day learning Granddad’s trade, cunning mouse as three hungry predators apart, his biggest enemy becomes his big- surprise ending. This October, magic’s in To reach her goal, Chandani trains with impresses on the track field at his new she appreciates the different rhythm to her await their next meal. Take a deep breath gest ally. Tanja feels left out of her siblings’ the learning! her village’s elephant herd, learns the boarding school, a jealous rival fights to be day that this brings. When a young Muslim as you navigate these twists and turns— make-believe play, but redirects her energy medicines of her ancestors, and cares for noticed. Will the two learn to enjoy their boy in Kashmir serves community service, courage will get you around that dark and to create an amazing film of her own. As One Shoe Blues (USA) 5 min her own elephant calf, Kandula. Chandani sport together? Find out in this collection he gains an appreciation of nurturing the spooky corner! you watch this inspiring short film program, grows to love her little “rascal” deeply Seasons of Love (USA) 5 min of shorts that honor teamwork and soil from an unexpected Hindu friend. remember that every journey begins with a and hopes to display her talents in a big Wonderful Day (Latvia)15 min companionship. Everyone is unique in their own way— The School Inspection (England) 3 min single step. hang on to what makes you special! way. With the support of her father and Monster Birthday (Finland) 12 min Alex and the Ghosts (Canada) 7 min a National Park zoologist, and her own Play Just Like You (Mexico) 3 min One Shoe Blues (USA) 5 min Small Being’s Life The Lost Thing (Australia) 11 min determination and hard work, Chandani The Little Boy and the Beast The Necktie (Canada) 13 min (Russian Federation) 7 min The Little Boy and the Beast Tiger (Latvia) 8 min gets ready to be the first woman ever to (Germany) 7 min Borderless Sky (Canada) 8 min guide an elephant in the Perahera parade The Prophecy of Asgard (Brazil) 15 min (Germany) 7 min The Little Boy and the Beast The Championship (Brazil) 14 min Ice Cream Man (Singapore) 11 min (Germany) 7 min procession! Chubbie and Cheesy: “A Very Special Unpleasantville (USA) 18 min Cooked (England) 7 min Umbrella” (Brazil) 11 min The Lost Thing (Australia) 15 min The Gruffalo (England) 27 min Tanja’s Hallway (Finland) 8 min Run! (Netherlands) 15 min 11 Weeks (India) 30 min The Girl, The City, The Magi (A Bedtime Dracula 4D (England) 10 min Story) (USA) 9 min Number One (Germany)15 min Hungarian Folk Tales: “The Golden Calf” (Hungary) 8 min M The Gruffalo (England) 27 min

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Tuesday, October 26 9:45AM Tuesday, October 26 11:45AM Tuesday, October 26 11:45AM Tuesday October 26 11:45AM Wednesday, October 27 9:45AM Wednesday, October 27 9:45AM University of Chicago—Max Palevsky Facets Multi-Media Bank of America Cinema University of Chicago—Max Palevsky Facets Multi-Media Bank of America Cinema Cinema, Ida Noyes Hall Pudana—Last of the Line (Finland) Fork in the Road Cinema, Ida Noyes Hall Shape Shifters Español Para Todos Family and Folktales 81 min Middle/Junior High School 70 min Late Elementary Here Comes Lola! (Germany) 61 min Pre-K & K 76 min Late Elementary 71 min Early Elementary 96 min Early Elementary Ancient culture is endangered and diverse Don’t fret! Instead, learn from the Who’s taller? What’s nearer? Whoops— ¡Hablamos Español! These characters from Each family has its own special traditions— heritage is lost in this affecting tale of a girl characters in these six shorts, who manage Nine-year-old Lola has a passion for where did it go? “Are Papa’s legs really that around the globe may share a common and they have more in common than meets trying to find her place in an ever-changing stress and solve pesky problems. Follow Brazilian music, a fear of frogs, and a very long?” wonders a Caribbean boy at the language, but each has their own unique the eye. The Young Detectives are on the world. One of the few remaining members Mondo’s example as he travels to the depths lively imagination! When Lola dreams, carnival. Harvey Squirrel and friends have tale. On the day of his friend’s Quinceañera, case to find if Mom uses too much garlic in of an indigenous people in the North Arctic of time and space to save his garden and she is a famous pop star giving concerts to mixed up the witch’s spellbook and poof! a young man can become a hero—but Dad’s Pakistani family recipes. Sisters and Circle, Neko is forcibly removed to enter a find the missing sun. Performing in front of adoring crowds. But in real life, all Lola the fun begins. Cool shapes and trans- does he have the right stuff ? Another boy best friends team up to achieve their goals Russian boarding school. Neko refuses to a crowd can be scary, but take a cue from wants is one thing: a best friend of her very formations inside and out will keep you journeys to town for the big fiesta, set to the in a Russian tale animated with fabric. “mainstream” into Russian society, running Irina and Xia and reach your goals through own. When closed-minded neighbors force guessing! timeless music of Aaron Copland. And with These tales are “Once Upon a Time...” away to return to her family, but her flight bravery and practice. And don’t be afraid Lola and her family to move to the big city, the help of her friends, a young girl dreams with a twist, taking us from enchanted into the icy forest is short-lived. Through to go against the grain—Arjun’s brother Lola is ready to embrace new challenges Ormie (Canada) 4 min up the best Three Kings Day gift ever! Join places to our own backyards. memory and storytelling, Neko shares Drona helps him realize that different can with all of her heart. Inspired by the The Plant (USA) 2 min us and celebrate Spanish language and personal triumps and preserves her tribe’s be beautiful. Hard work and patience popular “Lola” book series, Here Comes Peo Gallery: “M.C. Escher” culture with these unique films! Children of Color (USA) 3 min valuable oral traditions. always pays off! Lola! celebrates the importance of family (Switzerland) 3 min Play Just Like You (Mexico) 3 min The Show with the Mouse: “When Granny and the joy of finding friends in the most The Yellow Balloon (USA) 3 min Turns Strange” (Germany) 8 min Love Bug (USA) 7 min unexpected of places. Whooping Cough (Spain) 9 min Blue Elephant (Taiwan) 3 min The Scarf (Canada) 4 min A Dog Goes From Here to There Cesar’s World (Canada) 9 min (USA) 6 min The Sandpixies: “Copycat George” Jillian Dillon (USA) 4 min (Germany) 5 min El Tux (USA) 7 min M The Travelling Harpists (England) 11 min The Egg Race (Finland) 9 min Papa Moco Jumbie (USA) 3 min El Salon Mexico (USA) 13 min Mondo’s Search For The Sun Kevin the Superhero (Denmark) 10 min (Scotland) 12 min M Knitted Nights (Germany) 7 min Domestic (USA) 15 min Two Princesses (Russian Federation) 9 min Skolt Rock in Lapland (Finland) 15 min Abby’s Flying Fairy School: “Pinocchio A Box of Buttons (Spain) 20 min Process” (USA) 9 min The Young Detectives: “The Great Garlic Drona & Me (Netherlands) 19 min Mystery” (Norway) 9 min Harvey Squirrel (Germany) 11 min Polish Fairy Tales: “The Golden Apple Tree” Garth and Bev (Ireland) 11 min (Poland) 15 min M

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Wednesday, October 27 9:45AM Wednesday, October 27 11:45AM Wednesday, October 27 11:45AM Wednesday, October 27 11:45AM Thursday, October 28 9:45AM Thursday, October 28 9:45AM University of Chicago—Max Palevsky Facets Multi-Media Bank of America Cinema University of Chicago—Max Palevsky Facets Multi-Media Bank of America Cinema Cinema, Ida Noyes Hall Find a Way Get Into It Cinema, Ida Noyes Hall We Are the World Roots and Wings Soul Boy (Kenya/Germany) 72 min Late Elementary 76 min High School Proud to Be Me: Stories of African 71 min Middle/Junior High School 76 min Middle/Junior High School 60 min High School and African American Children Problems can be pesky, but when we keep Don’t let life’s obstacles get in the way of 75 min Middle/Junior High School Young people team up to make a difference, Like trees, we all have far-reaching roots On life’s most important journey, how trying, our efforts will be rewarded. A your dreams! In this multi-cultural in this collection of shorts relatable to kids that give us nourishment. For these can you find your way? African teen Abila young boy endures “beastly” parents, but collection of short films, a climb up the These young men and women of color the world over. As a survivor of the Banda characters, roots can be family, friends, awakens one morning to find his father his patience paves the way for a positive corporate ladder gets slippery—but quick aren’t afraid of life’s challenges—they take Aceh tsunami in Indonesia, Syawal copes ethnic heritage or even school. Although deliriously ill—a witch has stolen his soul! change. Eduardo thinks and rethinks, as thinking and problem-solving lead to a it all in stride and pick up the pace! In through art and friendship, and renews only 13, Peggy finds herself challenged in It’s up to Abi to find the evil “Nyawawa,” he comes up with new ideas to win his different but happy ending. In South Mozambique, Alcides sets out to find his his relationship with the sea. Meanwhile, her family’s leadership role, but makes the and complete seven tasks to win back his community’s fishing championship. The Central Los Angeles, a group of unlikely birth family—and takes his camera along students at an English school relate their right decision in the end. At a boarding father’s soul. Abi is encouraged by the sign solutions to our problems may not always teen gardeners prove that good things for the ride. A selfish Brooklyn soccer star unique visions of a perfect world. Everyday school in the arms of the Himalayas, Pico of the sun—which he sees when each task be obvious, but we should always do our grow when you get your hands dirty. learns the true meaning of teamwork when challenges are far less daunting when you denies his culture and identity. As he is completed—and his friend Shiku, as she best to find a way. Take a deep breath and dive in with he follows his mother to her Ivory Coast realize you are part of the big picture! navigates his way, he realizes his true crosses tribal barriers to give him strength determination—you’ll be amazed at what homeland. In all, the stories in this short home. If you know where you come from, Love Bug (USA) 7 min on his quest. Can Abi look into the dark- One Shoe Blues (USA) 5 min you uncover. film collection tell a unique tale of self- you can feel free to fly! ness of his father’s fears to save his family’s Homeland (Czech Republic) 7 min discovery and triumph. Follow the path to Grampa Kevorkian (USA) 2 min El Tux (USA) 7 min El Tux (USA) 7 min future? Join this brave and quick-thinking Brain Zapped: “Reason for the Seasons” self-discovery in this eye-opening program. Perfect World (England) 13 min teen as he travels from the huts of Nairobi, (USA) 3 min Moon Bird (England) 15 min Syawal Was Very Scared Self-Fulfilling (Norway) 4 min Kenya to the mansions of the countryside, Where, There, Here (USA) 2 min The Little Boy and the Beast (Germany) The Heart Sometimes Stops Beating (Netherlands) 17 min Mea Culpa (Ireland) 19 min and learns to listen to his head and heart. 7 min (Brazil) 14 min Knock, Knock (Canada) 11 min The Necktie (Canada) 13 min Cooked (England) 7 min Nine-and-a-half: “Blind” (Germany) 10 min The Necktie (Canada) 13 min Mozambique (USA) 17 min Horse Racing Children (Mongolia) 19 min Head Dwellers Part 2: “Neighboring” Championship (Brazil) 14 min Resistance is Fertile! (USA) 27 min Abidjan (Ivory Coast/USA) 20 min (Hungary) 3 min A River Through My House Growing Up Among Strangers The Indian and the Samurai (USA) 15 min M (Taiwan) 26 min (Canada) 25 min The Road Home (England) 21 min

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Thursday, October 28 9:45AM Thursday, October 28 11:45AM Thursday, October 28 11:45AM Thursday, October 28 11:45AM Friday, October 29 9:45AM Friday, October 29 9:45AM Illinois Institute of Technology— Facets Multi-Media Bank of America Cinema Illinois Institute of Technology— Facets Multi-Media Bank of America Cinema McCormick Theater, Hermann Hall Relative Thinking Me and My Umbrella (Brazil) McCormick Theater, Hermann Hall Come Together Won’t You Be My Neighbor? The Game Must Go On (Greece) 74 min High School 77 min Middle/Junior High School Neukölln Unlimited (Germany) 71 min Late Elementary 74 min Early Elementary 80 min Middle/Junior High School 96 min High School Different is good! The characters in these For Brazilian buddies Eugenio, Frida and Working with others isn’t always easy, but Won’t you be our neighbor? Team up with In a small city in Greece, four friends meet films discover the many cultures that make Cebola, starting junior high isn’t easy Relying on breakdancing and musical there are many rewards in the end. Learn the friendly folks next door and learn the up every day after school to play soccer. up our world, and take learning to a whole when it’s haunted by the vicious Baron talent to get them through each day, three the true meaning of friendship as Christi joys of helping out. Hapless Hares are in But a good game is tough in an new level. Follow Canadian teens as they Von Staffen! Eugenio reluctantly joins his resourceful teenage siblings must figure out and Jim search for frog’s eggs with a special charge of baggage claim at the airport— overcrowded apartment complex with very balance traditional values and fast-paced friends on a late-night adventure into the budgets, pay the rent, and find an identity little boy. See a cow perform a balancing, can befuddled bunnies come out on top? cranky neighbors! To create a safe Western ways. Watch as one woman’s spooky school, bringing along his grand- between illegal immigrants and hip-hop high-wire act that could have a shocking The Young Detectives solve their very first alternative, the kids take initiative and go kindness in Germany’s darkest hour father’s umbrella for protection—but then, hopefuls. However, youngest sibling impact! Watch as sad Maleena celebrates case—with the help of those just around to the Mayor himself. In their year-long reaches across a generation to inspire a the ghostly Baron appears and takes Frida Maradona is in danger of flunking out her birthday with the help of a very the corner. Roary the Car races along to campaign to convince the town to build a Jewish granddaughter. Ask yourself if it’s captive in his Study Dungeon! It’s up to of school, which could spell disaster for personal friend. Believe in overcoming the find the best pit stop crew. Being a good play area for all, the quartet relies on possible to learn the true ways of the Eugenio and Cebola to save the day, using the entire family. Will Maradona’s reck- impossible through these inspiring stories neighbor leads to happy endings for all! determination, problem-solving and most Samurai—if you have to help run your the magic umbrella and finding that junior less streak derail their dreams and get the of cooperation! of all, friendship. This engaging and mother’s grocery shop. Using the road signs high is not as scary as it might seem! family deported? In this award-winning Log Jam: “KJFG no.5” (Hungary) 2 min compelling documentary perfectly captures of those who have come before you, mark documentary, a family survives on their art Play Just Like You (Mexico) 3 min Saira (USA) 3 min the passion of playing outside! your path and embrace what lies ahead! and lives on the edge, yearning to belong The Soccer Scientists: “Fouls” Little Big Kid (Canada) 10 min in the place they call home. (Germany) 2 min Cooked (England) 7 min With (South Korea) 4 min Mobile (Germany) 7 min El Tux (USA) 7 min P Danica (Croatia) 5 min Be Good to Eddie Lee (USA) 13 min Imperfect Armor (USA) 3 min Orange City (USA) 6 min P The Owl Who Had a Wish Tangled to Its Head Dwellers Part 2: “Neighboring” Foot (USA/Turkey) 2 min The Young Detectives: “A New Life” (Hungary) 3 min M V P (Norway) 8 min Margarita (Spain) 14 min Once Upon A Many Time Hareport: “Found Property” (Canada/Bosnia and Herzegovina) 5 min After Hours (Canada) 5 min (France) 12 min The Indian and the Samurai (USA) 15 min Maleena (Finland) 25 min Magic Blackboard (Croatia) 15 min Overnight Stay (USA) 9 min Roary the Racing Car: “Pit Stop Perils” Growing Up Among Strangers (England) 10 min (Canada) 25 min

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Friday, October 29 9:45AM Friday, October 29 9:45AM Friday, October 29 10:15AM Friday, October 29 10:45AM Friday, October 29 11:15AM Friday, October 29 11:45AM Illinois Institute of Technology— Regal Cinemas—City North Regal Cinemas—City North Regal Cinemas—City North Regal Cinemas—City North Facets Multi-Media McCormick Theater, Hermann Hall Stadium 14 Stadium 14 Stadium 14 Stadium 14 Who’s Got Your Back? The Indian (Netherlands) Moomins and the Comet Chase Twigson (Norway) Book of Masters (Belarus/Russia) Walking to School (China) 76 min Middle/Junior High School 75 min Late Elementary (Finland) 75 min Early Elementary 102 min Middle/Junior High School 84 min Late Elementary 74 min Late Elementary When things don’t go as you planned, it’s Eight-year-old Koos wants nothing more Mischievous but resourceful Lillebror has A dark prophecy looms over Ivan, a young In the Yunnan province of southern time to find out who your friends really are. than to be like his father despite his dark Come on a magical, musical adventure— just moved with his family to a “fixer-upper” stone-cutting apprentice who dreams of China, a family must overcome the poor At school, Johan struggles with following skin and hair. But, when his mother finds in 3D! When Moomintroll and Sniff house in the country. One day he discovers becoming the Master Cutter. But if the transportation system to get to school every the leaders and making a wrong decision out she is going to have a baby, Koos starts observe their once-gorgeous home dusted a twig in a pile of firewood, who becomes Master Cutter brings a stone to life, the day. Super-bright seven-year-old Wawa to bully and learns the valuable lessons and to question his place in the family. One with ash, the town’s wise muskrat Snufkin his imaginary friend Knerten! When house wicked Stone Countess will conquer the admires his older sister for using a cable consequences. In the remote Australian day outside the supermarket, Koos spots says that a comet is on its way to bring the repairs get too expensive, Lillebror’s mother world with her evil magic! As Ivan works and pulley system to cross the river. But community’s annual “dance-off ”, these a boy playing strange music and discovers world to an end! Confused and scared, gets a job to help out, leaving Lillebror in to achieve his goal, he must also renounce Wawa’s mother insists that he only cross native children draw strength from their that like the boy, he is of Peruvian roots. the two friends team up with Snufkin the colorful and challenging world of his his own selfish desires, face the Countess’s the river with his father, who is one of the tribe’s oral traditions and songs. When a Fascinated with his newly discovered to journey to the planetarium and get own imagination. With Knerten in hand, stone warriors, save his sweetheart Katya, engineers working on the new bridge. With Finnish tween visits her dad on the heritage, Koos tries to be a “true Indian,” some real answers. They must endure the Lillebror encounters a new adventure every and ultimately protect the world! Along the help of his future schoolteacher and weekends and receives mean tests, they and explores his own identity while changing environment and encounter day—but is an imaginary friend enough? the way, Ivan encounters classic folktale the support of his family, Wawa strives to navigate their response and bond in the awaiting a new baby brother or sister. peculiar creatures, as they journey back to characters in this stunning adventure, the choose the right path to learning, in this process. The road to success starts with a This award-winning feature celebrates the Moominvalley to await the strange fate the first feature film from Disney Russia. beautifully shot and inspiring tale. long look behind you. uniqueness of every person, and the glowing comet will bring! Celebrate the importance of keeping the old while 65th anniversary of the beloved children’s El Tux (USA) 7 min embracing the new. book series from Tove Jansson, starring the The Fight (Norway) 7 min voices of Scandinavian greats Max von Bait (USA) 10 min Sydow and Stellan and Alexander M V M V P Cairn (Norway) 16 min Skarsgård, and featuring music by Björk! A Place Called Mimili (Australia) 15 min P MSCMMNCTN (USA) 9 min Weekend Practice (Finland) 12 min

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