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From April 7 through 23, TIFF Bell Lightbox welcomes the next generation of film lovers for the 20th anniversary of
TIFF Kids, the premier festival for children ages 3 to 13.
The TIFF Kids International Film Festival kicks off on Opening Night with the premiere of Kelly Asbury’s animated film Smurfs: The Lost Village. In this fully animated, all-new take on the Smurfs, a mysterious map sets Smurfette and her best friends Brainy, Clumsy and Hefty on an exciting and thrilling race through the Forbidden Forest filled with magical creatures to find a mysterious lost village before the evil wizard Gargamel does. The festival’s Closing Night screening is the Canadian premiere of the first four episodes of Ronja, the Robber’s Daughter, directed by Goro Miyazaki of the acclaimed Studio Ghibli and featuring a lead voiceover performance by Gillian Anderson.
Other highlights include the 15th anniversary screening of the 2002
Toronto International Film Festival People’s Choice Award winner Whale Rider. This year’s shorts consist of 18 diverse programs showcasing over 125 Canadian and international live-action and animated films that address important issues faced by kids such as making new friends, exploring new cultures, and embracing diversity — in both families and circumstances. The films deal with a range of themes including resilience, empathy, exploration, home, and self-discovery.
FEATURES
Opening Night!
Smurfs: The Lost Village
dir. Kelly Asbury | USA | English
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Recommended for ages 6 and up
Rabbit School (Die Häschenschule – Jagd nach dem goldenen Ei)
dir. Ute Von Münchow-Pohl | Germany | English | North American Premiere
Richard the Stork
dirs. Toby Genkel, Reza Memari | Germany/Belgium/Luxembourg/Norway | English | North American Premiere
Recommended for ages 7 and up
Ballerina
dirs. Eric Warin, Eric Summer | Canada/France | English
Mr. Frog (Meester Kikker)
dir. Anna van der Heide | Netherlands | Dutch | Canadian Premiere
Rock Dog
dir. Ash Brannon | USA/China | English | Toronto Premiere
Recommended for ages 8 and up
Born in China
dir. Lu Chuan | USA | English | Canadian Premiere
Revolting Rhymes
dirs. Jakob Schuh, Jan Lachauer | United Kingdom | English | Canadian Premiere
Recommended for ages 9 and up
Cloudboy
dir. Meikeminne Clinckspoor | Belgium/Sweden/Netherlands | Dutch, Swedish, Sami | International Premiere
Ivan Tsarevitch and the Changing Princess (Ivan Tsarévitch et la Princesse Changeante)
dir. Michel Ocelot | France | French | International Premiere
Mr. Twister at the Pitch (Mees Kees langs de lijn)
dir. Aniëlle Webster | Netherlands | Dutch | International Premiere
Red Dog: True Blue
dir. Kriv Stenders | Australia | English | Canadian Premiere
Swallows and Amazons
dir. Philippa Lowthorpe | United Kingdom | English
The Day My Father Became a Bush (Toen mijn vader een struik werd)
dir. Nicole van Kilsdonk | Netherlands/Belgium/Croatia | Dutch | Official Selection, 2016 Toronto International Film Festival
Recommended for ages 10 and up
Into the Rainbow
dir. Norman Stone | China/New Zealand | English | International Premiere
Not Without Us! (Nicht ohne uns!)
dir. Sigrid Klausmann | Germany | German, Arabic, English, French, Hindi, Icelandic, Japanese, Laos, Nepali, Xhosa, Spanish | Canadian Premiere
TRIO – The Hunt for the Holy Shrine (TRIO – Jakten på Olavsskrinet)
dir. Eva F. Dahr | Norway | Norwegian, English | International Premiere
Recommended for ages 11 and up
At Eye Level (Auf Augenhöhe)
dirs. Joachim Dollhopf, Evi Goldbrunner | Germany | German | Toronto Premiere
Fanny’s Journey (Le voyage de Fanny)
dir. Lola Doillon | France/Belgium | French
Heartstrings (Le Coeur en braille)
dir. Michel Boujenah | France | French | Toronto Premiere
Mountain Miracle – An Unexpected Friendship (Amelie rennt)
dir. Tobias Wiemann | Germany/Italy | German | International Premiere
On Wheels (Sobre Rodas)
dir. Mauro D’Addio | Brazil | Portuguese | North American Premiere
Room 213 (Rum 213)
dir. Emelie Lindblom | Sweden | Swedish | North American Premiere
Recommended for ages 12 and up
Jeffrey
dir. Yanillys Perez | Dominican Republic/France | Spanish | Official Selection, 2016 Toronto International Film Festival
Little Wing (Tyttö nimeltä Varpu)
dir. Selma Vilhunen | Finland/Denmark | Finnish | Official Selection, 2016 Toronto International Film Festival
My Life As A Courgette (Ma Vie de Courgette),
dir. Claude Barras | Switzerland/France | French | Official Selection, 2016 Toronto International Film Festival
Plastic China (Su Liao Wang Guo)
dir. Jiu-liang Wang | Hong Kong/China | Mandarin | Canadian Premiere
SHORTS
Reel Rascals: Animated Tales
Reel Rascals: Animated Tales features a lively assortment of animated short stories from all around the world, carefully selected for young audiences. Join us for thrills, spills, and animal antics; whether that’s riding through the snow with a squirrel on a sled, stomping along with the elephants to the music of They Might Be Giants, or helping a little bird fend off a hungry caterpillar who’s trying to eat its favourite leaf. Recommended for ages 3 and up.
A Rhino Named Paul: Everybody Sleeps,
dirs. Dave Schlafman, Mike Annear | USA | English
Elephants
dirs. Jeremy Galante, David Cowles | USA | English
Goats (Kozly)
dir. Yekaterina Filippova | Russia | No dialogue | North American Premiere
Hare’s Big Day (Zaku liela diena)
dir. Dace Riduze | Latvia | No dialogue | Canadian Premiere
Hey Duggee: The Making Music Badge
dir. Grant Orchard | United Kingdom | English | North American Premiere
Judith
dir. Henning M. Lederer | Germany/United Kingdom/Canada | No dialogue
Kiwi & Strit: Wash day
dir. Esben Toft Jacobsen | Denmark | No dialogue
Konigiri-Kun Shopping (Konigiri-Kun Okaimono)
dir. Mari Miyazawa | Japan | No dialogue | Canadian Premiere
Leaf (Feuille)
dirs. Dante Zaballa, Vaiana Gauthier | Germany | No dialogue | North American Premiere
Little Flower
dir. Brigette Heffernan | Ireland | No dialogue | Canadian Premiere
Moonlight Storytime: Wooly Dragon
dirs. Kirsten Lepore, Villamor Cruz, Jr. | USA | English | Toronto Premiere
Seven Siblings
dir. Julia Ocker | Germany | English | Toronto Premiere
The Klumz
dir. Neshama Ryman | USA | English | World Premiere
The Little Bird and the Caterpillar (Der kleine Vogel und die Raupe)
dir. Lena von Döhren | Switzerland | No dialogue | Toronto Premiere
The Sled (Belchonok i sanki)
dir. Olesya Shchukina | Russia | No dialogue | Toronto Premiere
Tiger
dir. Kariem Saleh | Germany | No dialogue
Reel Rascals Senior: Pack Your Bags!
Bring your passport and travel the world in this series of international animated shorts that are certain to charm and entertain. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
A hole (El agujero)
dir. Maribel Suarez | Mexico | English | Canadian Premiere
DAM! The Story of Kit the Beaver
dir. Kjell Boersma | Canada | No dialogue
In a Cage (La Cage)
dir. Loic Bruyere | France | No dialogue | Toronto Premiere
Joining Dots
dir. Fiona Ryan | Ireland | No dialogue | Canadian Premiere
Kiwi & Strit: Football (Kiwi & Strit: Fodbold)
dir. Esben Toft Jacobsen | Denmark | No dialogue
Klump
dirs. Johannes Weiland, Paul Cichon, Michael Bohnenstingl | Germany/United Kingdom | English | International Premiere
Melia and Jo: Marshmallow Castle
dirs. Jennifer Oxley, Billy Aronson, Brett Hall, Robert Powers | USA | English
Silence! For Pete’s Sake! (Ruhe. ZumDonnerwetternocheinmal!)
dir. Kai Pannen | Germany | German | Canadian Premiere
Simon’s Cat: Bed Sheets
dir. Simon Tofield | United Kingdom | No dialogue
The Pocket Man (Le Petit Bonhomme de poche)
dir. Ana Chubinidze | France/Switzerland/Georgia | No dialogue | Toronto Premiere
Unsung Hero
dir. Lynton Levengood | South Africa | English | Canadian Premiere
New York International Children’s Film Festival: Birthday Shorts
Also celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, our neighbours to the south present a selection of new and classic shorts from their two-decade history, filled with stories of growth, change, transformation… and the occasional party hat!
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Me Up Front
Sometimes it takes a friend to solve a problem or realize ones’ potential. It’s only when we’re encouraged by those around us that we realize the true value of being ourselves. Recommended for ages 6 and up.
DAM! The Story of Kit the Beaver
dir. Kjell Boersma | Canada | No dialogue
Groomed
dir. Samantha Armiger | USA | No dialogue | Canadian Premiere
Alike
dirs. Daniel Martínez Lara, Rafa Cano Méndez | Spain | No dialogue
Lost in Spring
dir. Fred Leao Prado Wall | United Kingdom | English | Canadian Premiere
Picke,
dir. Kelsey Snelling | USA | English | Canadian Premiere
Sammy Paramaribo: Bittersweet (Sammy Paramaribo: Bitterzoet)
dir. Barbara Bredero | Netherlands, Dutch | Canadian Premiere
The day I beat the sky (Le jour où j’ai battu le ciel)
dir. Hughes Valin | France | French | Canadian Premiere
Travel Companions
dir. Alex Anderson-Kenney | USA | No dialogue | Canadian Premiere
Uka
dir. Valle Comba Canales | Spain | No dialogue | Toronto Premiere
Through the Woods: A Snow Morning
dir. J. Meeka Stuart | USA | English | Canadian Premiere
Loot Bag Junior: Animation On Adventure!
Embark on action-packed international adventures in several of the year’s best animated shorts! Whether soaring through the night skies in search of a moon gone missing, brewing magical potions in search of the mythical unicorn, or learning the most outrageously intricate secret handshake ever conceived, these shorts know no limits. Recommended for ages 7 and up.
Animation (According to Children)
dir. Daniela Monzon Leotaud | Canada | English, French | Toronto Premiere
The Big Adventure of A Little Line (La grande histoire d’un petit trait)
dir. Antoine Robert | France | French, English | North American Premiere
The Lost Letter
dir. Kealan O’Rourke | Ireland | English | Canadian Premiere
Desert Critters
dir. Li Wen Toh | USA | No dialogue
Ampersand
dir. Erin Shea | USA | No dialogue | Canadian Premiere
Peppercorn Babycorn Unicorn
dir. Makoto Koji | Australia | No dialogue | Canadian Premiere
Moroshka
dir. Polina Minchenok | Russia | No dialogue | Toronto Premiere
Moon of a Sleepless Night (Nemurenai Yoru no Tsuki)
dir. Takeshi Yashiro | Japan | Japanese
Once Upon a Blue Moon
dir. Steve Boot | United Kingdom | No dialogue | Toronto Premiere
The Secret Handshake
dirs. Susie Webb, Jackson Read, | USA | No dialogue
Closing Night!
Ronja: The Robber’s Daughter
Directed by Goro Miyazaki — and winner of the 2016 International Emmy Kids Award for Animation — Ronja, the Robber’s Daughter follows the adventures of a young girl raised in a mountain fort by her parents and a loving band of robbers. Based on Astrid Lindgren’s book of the same name, this all-new series beautifully blends the classic storytelling of the original with the magical visual style of Studio Ghibli. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Episode 1 – Born in the Storm
dir. Goro Miyazaki | Japan | English | Canadian Premiere
Episode 2 – First Trip to the Forest
dir. Goro Miyazaki | Japan | English | Canadian Premiere
Episode 3 – Fear in the Forest
dir. Goro Miyazaki | Japan | English | Canadian Premiere
Episode 4 – Hearing the Whistle
dir. Goro Miyazaki | Japan | English | Canadian Premiere
On the Inside
Whether coming from within, or driven by a family member, these young protagonists find the confidence within to overcome self-doubt and thrive in challenging situations. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
A Well Spent Afternoon (Dobro unovceno popoldne)
dir. Martin Turk | Slovenia | Slovene | Canadian Premiere
Amelia’s Closet
dir. Halima Lucas | USA | English | International Premiere
Broken Pines
dir. Annie Pace | USA | English | International Premiere
Catch (Agkistri)
dir. Giorgos Evangelou | Cyprus | Greek | World Premiere
Mr. & Mrs. Kim
dir. Jaehuen Chung | USA | English, Korean | Canadian Premiere
The Crab (Kakkutta)
dir. Ishani Jayamaha | Sri Lanka/USA | Sinhalese | Canadian Premiere
Soy Yo
dir. Torben Kjelstrup | Denmark | Spanish
The Reel Deal
Offering a window into the real lives of young people from around the world, this collection of short documentaries tracks their progress on the precipice of changes that will affect their futures. Recommended for ages 9 and up.
Chickens for Kimaru (Kippen voor Kimaru)
dirs. Eriss Khajira, Anne van Campenhout | Netherlands | Dutch, Swahili, Kikuyu, English | International Premiere
Emil and the Bridge Divers (Emil und die Brückenspringer von Mostar)
dir. Friedemann Hottenbacher | Germany | Bosnian | North American Premiere
KOJO: A Short Documentary
dir. Michael Fequiere | USA | English | Canadian Premiere
Safia’s Summer (Safia’s Zomer)
dir. Els Van Driel | Netherlands | Dutch, Arabic | International Premiere
Creativity Within
The protagonists in this collection of short films use creativity to approach life’s challenges. Their quick thinking and creative problem solving inspire self confidence and acceptance. Recommended for ages 9 and up.
Get Up Kinshasa! (Debout Kinshasa !)
dir. Sébastien Maitre | France/Ivory Coast | French | North American Premiere
Litterbugs
dir. Peter Stanley-Ward | United Kingdom | English | Toronto Premiere
Sleepover (La Invitación)
dir. Susana Casares | Spain | Spanish | Toronto Premiere
The Debt
dir. Helen Flanagan | Ireland | English | Canadian Premiere
Waterbaby
dir. Pia Shah | India | English, Konkani | Toronto Premiere
Loot Bag Senior: Inspiration x Imagination
This international collection of films explores exciting worlds, including a mysterious cloudy mountain, the first magical twilight snowfall in a wintry forest, a wild chase in the streets of London, and a supernova explosion in the depths of infinite space. Jam-packed with laughs, adventures, and thrills, the films in Loot Bag Sr. invite you to experience creative inspiration and imagination. Recommended for ages 9 and up.
Nimbus, The Cloud Catcher (Nimbus, o caçador de nuvens)
dir. Marco Nick | Brazil | No dialogue | International Premiere
Dust Buddies
dirs. Beth Tomashek, Sam Wade | USA | No dialogue
First Snow (První sníh)
dir. Lenka Ivancikova | Czech Republic | English | Toronto Premiere
Eagle Blue
dir. Will Rose | United Kingdom | No dialogue
Novae
dir. Thomas Vanz | France | No dialogue
Spring Jam
dir. Ned Wenlock | New Zealand | No dialogue | Toronto Premiere
Nanuuq
dir. Jim Lachasse | France | No dialogue | North American Premiere
Jubile
dirs. Coralie Soudet, Charlotte Piogé, Marion Duvert, Marie El Kadiri, Agathe Marmion | France | No dialogue | North American Premiere
The Gossamer (Pautinka)
dir. Natalia Chernysheva | Russia | Russian | North American Premiere
Order from Chaos
dir. Maxime Causeret | France | No dialogue
Sausage (Wurst)
dir. Josefine Häßler | Germany | No dialogue | Canadian Premiere
The Cat and its Artist
dir. Maike Mahira Koller | Germany | No dialogue | Canadian Premiere
A Small Escape (Den lilla flykten)
dir. David Sandell | Sweden | No dialogue | Canadian Premiere
Selfie Cat
dirs. Geoffrey Assie, Emeline Bernard, Elsa Divet | France | No dialogue | Canadian Premiere
The Heart of Matters
Families come in all shapes and sizes, but one thing is universal: each member plays an important role in supporting the others. They try to solve problems for one another and support each other in difficult times. Each protagonist in this programme demonstrates this important quality. Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Chalk (Tiza, Craie)
dir. Jocelyne Flores | Mexico | Spanish | World Premiere
Good Luck, Orlo! (Srečno, Orlo!)
dir. Sara Kern | Slovenia/Croatia/Austria | Slovenian | North American Premiere
Lost & Found
dir. Liam O’Neill | Ireland | English | Canadian Premiere
Mdudu Boy
dir. Ella Smith | United Kingdom | Swahili | Canadian Premiere
Prickly Pear (Bajtra tax-Xewk)
dir. Alex Camilleri | Malta/USA | Maltese | English | World Premiere
Shahzad
dir. Haya Waseem | Canada | English, Urdu | Official Selection, 2016 Toronto
International Film Festival
A Place Here
In a time where questions of nationality, citizenship, and belonging are at the height of debate on political stages, social media, and the news, film has the power to inform and share stories across the globe. This collection of short films explores how prejudice at home can lead to national conflict, as experienced by young people. Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Baka
dir. Arvid Klapper | Germany/France | Serbian, German | International Premiere
DISPLACED
dir. Christian Ghazal | Australia | English | International Premiere
Halim
dir. Werner Fiedler | Austria | Arabic, German | World Premiere
THE SLED (LA SLITTA, LA LUGE)
dir. Emanuela Ponzano | Italy | Italian | Canadian Premiere
True to Me
Pressure from classmates, family, and friends can make us feel isolated and rejected. These short films reveal the courage it takes to explore who you really are, regardless of what others may think or feel. Recommended for ages 11 and up.
Crush
dir. Rosie Westhoff | United Kingdom/Australia | English
Invitation
dir. Bo-seung Kang | South Korea | Korean | Canadian Premiere
The Threshold (Daaravtha)
dir. Nishant Roy Bombarde | India | Marathi, Hindi
TRiGGA
dir. Meloni Poole | United Kingdom | English | International Premiere
Reflections
Growing up is complicated. The characters and subjects in this programme are striving to assert their independence and explore their self-identity, but extenuating circumstances and self-doubt often get in the way. Recommended for ages 12 and up.
Battalion To My Beat
dir. Eimi Imanishi | Algeria/USA/Western Sahara | Arabic | Official Selection, 2016 Toronto
International Film Festival
Chenelva & Sheneeva
dir. Léon Bellaart | Netherlands | Dutch | Canadian Premiere
Frances Tiafoe
dir. Kirk Fraser | USA | English | International Premiere
Proxy
dir. Eric Schuman | USA | English | International Premiere
The Girl of 672K (Het meisje van 672k)
dir. Mirjam Marks | Netherlands | Dutch, English | Canadian Premiere
First Step Forward
The protagonists in these films are all struggling with events in their pasts while attempting to move forward. The challenging circumstances will shape them — and give them the strength they need to regain a sense of control and take that first step forward. Recommended for ages 12 and up.
Cast Off (Larguer les amarres)
dir. Sandrine Brodeur-Desrosiers | Canada | French | Toronto Premiere
Flying Rats (Vliegende Ratten)
dir. Emiel Sandtke | Belgium | Dutch | North American Premiere
Jellyfish
dir. Danielle Bayliss | Canada | English | Canadian Premiere
The Loudest Silence (El más fuerte de los silencios)
dir. Eduardo Bertaina | Argentina | Spanish | Toronto Premiere
When Grey Is a Colour (Grijs Is Ook Een Kleur)
dir. Marit Weerheijm | Netherlands | Dutch | North American Premiere
CANADA ON SCREEN
In celebration of Canada’s sesquicentennial, TIFF continues its free year-long programme Canada on Screen – A co-production between TIFF and three core project partners — Library and Archives Canada, the Cinémathèque québécoise, and The Cinematheque in Vancouver. Highlights at TIFF Kids include the following FREE programming: a special screening of the Canadian classic coming-of-age mini-series Anne of Green Gables with an introduction by director Kevin Sullivan, a screening of The Dog Who Stopped the War and Canada on Screen: Short and Animated programme that showcases some of the best Canadian animated shorts such as The Sweater, Cameras Take Five, and Log Drivers Waltz. All of these titles appear on Canada on Screen’s TIFF’s Essential 150 list. In addition, TIFF Kids will host screenings of classic Canadian films on REEL CANADA’s National Canadian Film Day 150 on April 19th and construct Northern Lights, a collaborative arts project that will take over the third floor of TIFF Bell Lightbox.
SELECT SCREENINGS FROM CANADA ON SCREEN’S ESSENTIAL 150 LIST
Anne of Green Gables
dir. Kevin Sullivan | Canada | English
TIFF Kids welcomes director Kevin Sullivan to give an extended introduction onstage prior to a free screening of his Canadian classic coming-of-age mini-series Anne of Green Gables.
Recommended for ages 7 and up.
The Dog Who Stopped The War
dir. André Mélançon | Canada | French, English Dubbed
The Dog Who Stopped the War is the story of two rivalry groups from a rural Canadian town who find themselves in a week-long snowball war. Recommended for ages 9 and up.
Canada on Screen: Short and Animated
The Canada on Screen: Short and Animated programme showcases some of the best award-winning short films from Canada’s rich animated history. Recommended for ages 9 and up.
Begone Dull Care, dirs. Norman McLaren, Evelyn Lambart | Canada | No dialogue
Black Soul (Âme noire), dir. Martine Chartrand | Canada | French
Cameras Take Five, dir. Steven Woloshen | Canada | No dialogue
Canada Vignettes: Log Driver’s Waltz, dir. John Weldon | Canada | English
The Sand Castle (La Château de sable), dir. Co Hoedeman | Canada | French
The Sweater, dir. Sheldon Cohen | Canada | English
When The Day Breaks, dirs. Amanda Forbis | Wendy Tilby | Canada | No dialogue
MORE CANADA ON SCREEN HIGHLIGHTS AT TIFF KIDS
Collaborative Art Project: Northern Lights by Molly Grundy
Molly Grundy is a Toronto-based artist and designer who works in everything from stop-motion animation and illustration to costume design and installation. Molly is delighted to be teaming up with TIFF Kids in celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday! This Canada on Screen collaborative art project will transform the third floor of the TIFF Bell Lightbox using 16mm animation filmstrips made by TIFF Kids participants.
National Canadian Film Day 150
In celebration of National Canadian Film Day 150 (NCFD 150) on April 19th, TIFF will offer free screenings of Canadian features and shorts for elementary school students, including Sheldon Cohen’s beloved animated short The Sweater (1980). NCFD 150, a one-day, coast-to-coast celebration of Canadian cinema in honour of Canada’s sesquicentennial, is presented by REEL CANADA. For more information on other ways to participate in NCFD 150, visit CanFilmDay.ca.
Watermark
dirs. Jennifer Baichwal, Edward Burtynsky | Canada | English, Spanish, Hindi, Bengali, Mandarin
Following their acclaimed collaboration Manufactured Landscapes, photographer Edward Burtynsky and filmmaker Jennifer Baichwal reunite to explore the ways in which humanity has shaped, manipulated and depleted one of its most vital and compromised resources: water. Recommended for Grades 6 to 8.
The Legend of Sarila
dir. Nancy Florence Savard | Canada | English
Three young Inuit go in search of Sarila, a promised land, hoping to save their clan from famine. It is also the story of a fight to the death between two shamans, the young Markussi who finds Sarila and the aged Croolik who feels that his power is threatened. Recommended for Grades 3 to 5.
Ballerina
dirs. Eric Warin, Eric Summer | Canada/France | English, French
Two best friends — one an aspiring ballet dancer, the other a fledgling inventor — pursue their dreams in 1880s Paris, in this charming animated adventure from Quebec. Recommended for ages 7 and up.
The Good Ol’ Hockey Game
2017 marks both Canada’s 150th birthday and the centennial of the National Hockey League and the Toronto Maple Leafs, so it’s a natural opportunity to celebrate Canada’s Game on film. Hockey holds a special place in the hearts of many young Canadians – enthusiastic fans and aspiring players alike. It also teaches us valuable lessons in teamwork, cooperation, and perseverance.
Recommended for ages 9 and up.
Faith’s Goal, dir. Elizabeth Lee | Canada | English
HA’Aki, dir. Iriz Paabo | Canada | No dialogue
P.K. SUBBAN SKATE PAST THE NOISE SPECIAL EDITION (P.K. SUBBAN PATINER DROIT DEVANT ÉDITION SPÉCIALE), dirs. Alexandra Toulch, Jack Hackel | Canada | English
The Rink, dir. Thelon Deming | Canada | English
The Sweater, dir. Sheldon Cohen | Canada | English
CANADA À L’ÉCRAN
Toute l’année, le TIFF poursuit son programme gratuit Canada à l’écran, organisé à l’occasion du 150e anniversaire du Canada. Cette initiative est coproduite par le TIFF et trois partenaires de présentation : Bibliothèque et Archives Canada, la Cinémathèque québécoise et The Cinematheque (Vancouver). Parmi les présentations GRATUITES dans le cadre de TIFF Kids : une projection spéciale d’Anne… la maison aux pignons verts, minisérie canadienne classique sur le passage vers l’âge adulte, avec une introduction par son réalisateur Kevin Sullivan; une projection de La guerre des tuques; et un programme de courts métrages d’animation (Canada on Screen : Short and Animated) qui met en vedette certains des meilleurs films brefs canadiens, tels que Le chandail, Cameras Take Five et La valse du maître-draveur. Tous ces titres font partie de la liste des 150 œuvres essentielles Canada à l’écran du TIFF. De plus, TIFF Kids organisera des projections de classiques du cinéma canadien lors de la Journée du cinéma canadien 150 de REEL Canada. Il montera également le projet d’art collaboratif Northern Lights au troisième étage du TIFF Bell Lightbox.
PROJECTIONS SÉLECTIONNÉES : SELON LA LISTE DES 150 ŒUVRES ESSENTIELLES CANADA À L’ÉCRAN
Anne… la maison aux pignons verts
réal. Kevin Sullivan, Canada, anglais
Le festival TIFF Kids accueille Kevin Sullivan, qui montera sur scène pour introduire la projection gratuite d’Anne… la maison aux pignons verts, sa minisérie classique sur le passage vers l’âge adulte. Âge recommandé : 7 ans et +.
La guerre des tuques
réal. André Mélançon, Canada, français doublé en anglais
La guerre des tuques est l’histoire de deux groupes rivaux dans un village rural du Canada. Pendant toute une semaine, ceux-ci se livrent une bataille de boules de neige. Âge recommandé : 9 ans et +.
Canada on Screen : Short and Animated
Le programme Canada on Screen : Short and Animated présente certains des meilleurs courts métrages primés de l’histoire du cinéma d’animation canadien. Âge recommandé : 9 ans et +.
Begone Dull Care (Caprice en couleurs)
réal. Norman McLaren, Evelyn Lambart | Canada | sans dialogue
Black Soul (Âme noire)
réal. Martine Chartrand | Canada | français
Cameras Take Five
réal. Steven Woloshen | Canada | sans dialogue
Canada Vignettes : Log Driver’s Waltz (Canada vignettes : La valse du maître-draveur)
réal. John Weldon | Canada | anglais
The Sand Castle (Le château de sable)
réal. Co Hoedeman | Canada | français
The Sweater (Le chandail)
réal. Sheldon Cohen | Canada | anglais
When The Day Breaks
réal. Amanda Forbis, Wendy Tilby | Canada | sans dialogue
AUTRES ACTIVITÉS CANADA À L’ÉCRAN AU FESTIVAL TIFF KIDS
Projet d’art collaboratif : Northern Lights, par Molly Grundy
Molly Grundy est une artiste et designer torontoise qui œuvre dans une foule de domaines, dont l’animation image par image, l’illustration, la conception de costumes et les installations artistiques. Molly est ravie de faire équipe avec TIFF Kids pour célébrer le 150e anniversaire du Canada! Ce projet d’art collaboratif de Canada à l’écran transformera le troisième étage du TIFF Bell Lightbox à l’aide de bandes de films d’animation en 16 mm créées par les participants de TIFF Kids.
Journée du cinéma canadien 150
Afin de célébrer la Journée du cinéma canadien 150, le TIFF présentera le 19 avril des projections gratuites mettant en vedette des longs et des courts métrages du Canada destinées aux élèves du primaire, dont le populaire court métrage d’animation Le chandail (1980) de Sheldon Cohen. La Journée du cinéma canadien 150 est présentée par REEL CANADA.
Watermark (Trajectoires)
réal. Jennifer Baichwal, Edward Burtynsky | Canada | anglais, espagnol, hindi, bengali, mandarin
Après leur collaboration triomphale sur Manufactured Landscapes, le photographe Edward Burtynsky et la documentariste Jennifer Baichwal refont équipe afin d’explorer comment l’humanité a façonné, manipulé et appauvri l’une de nos ressources les plus essentielles et fragiles : l’eau. Niveaux recommandés : 6e à 8e année.
The Legend of Sarila (La légende de Sarila)
réal. Nancy Florence Savard | Canada | anglais
Trois jeunes Inuits partent à la recherche de Sarila, une terre promise, dans l’espoir de sauver leur peuple de la famine. Ce film raconte aussi un redoutable combat entre deux chamans : le jeune Markussi qui trouve Sarila, et Croolik, un homme plus âgé qui sent que son pouvoir est menacé. Niveaux recommandés : 3e à 5e année.
Ballerina
réal. Eric Warin, Eric Summer | Canada/France | anglais, français
À Paris, dans les années 1880, deux meilleurs amis – une future ballerine et un aspirant inventeur – décident de réaliser leur plus grand rêve dans cette charmante aventure animée réalisée au Québec. Âge recommandé : 7 ans et +.
Ce bon vieux hockey
En plus de marquer le 150e anniversaire du Canada, 2017 correspond aussi au 100e anniversaire de la Ligue nationale de hockey et des Maple Leafs de Toronto. Il était donc naturel de célébrer le sport préféré des Canadiens au cinéma. Le hockey occupe une place inconditionnelle dans le cœur de plusieurs jeunes Canadiens, qu’ils soient des admirateurs ou des hockeyeurs eux-mêmes. C’est aussi un sport qui enseigne le travail d’équipe, la collaboration et la persévérance. Âge recommandé : 9 ans et +.
Faith’s Goal, réal. Elizabeth Lee | Canada | anglais
HA’Aki, réal. Iriz Paabo | Canada | sans dialogue
P.K. SUBBAN SKATE PAST THE NOISE SPECIAL EDITION (P.K. SUBBAN PATINER DROIT DEVANT ÉDITION SPÉCIALE), réal. Alexandra Toulch, Jack Hackel | Canada | anglais
The Rink, réal. Thelon Deming | Canada | anglais
The Sweater (Le chandail), réal. Sheldon Cohen | Canada | anglais
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A highly selective slate of new independent films will screen at the 22nd Annual Stony Brook Film Festival taking place July 20 to 29, at Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University. Many filmmakers are expected to attend throughout the Festival to represent their films at screenings and Q&As.
Alan Inkles, Stony Brook’s founder and director, notes, “U.S. Premieres from Germany open and close the Festival. Both are entertaining and timely, and were chosen for their ability to bring in the widest possible audience since they are definite crowd pleasers. The Opening Night feature, Welcome to Germany, (Willkommen bei den Hartmanns), from Picture Tree International, is a delightful comedy about politics, cultural identity, xenophobia and family issues. Closing Night’s feature, Text for You (SMS für Dich) is a romantic comedy directed, co-written and starring Karoline Herfurth, (Berlin ‘36, The Reader). From Beta Cinema, Text for You is about loss and finding love again. It’s the perfect film to end our ten day run.”
In addition to Karoline Herfurth’s Text for You, a notable number of films in the Stony Brook line up are by women filmmakers. Catherine Eaton of The Sounding is director, co-writer, producer, and the central actor in the drama from Corsetless Productions. The Sounding is a unique story about a woman who has chosen to remain silent for years and who suddenly begins to speak using only the words of Shakespeare.
Other women filmmakers whose work will be screened include Love is Thicker Than Water from Mulholland Pictures, co-directed by Emily Harris (with Ate de Jong), Menemsha Films’ Fanny’s Journey by Lola Doillon, director and co-writer, based on a true story of children escaping Nazis. Tonio is directed by Paula van der Oest, and was the Netherlands’ foreign-language Oscar submission this year. Others from women filmmakers are Media Luna Films Little Wing by Selma Vilhunen, and From the Land of the Moon, directed and co-written by Nicole Garcia from IFC Films. The documentary Purple Dreams by director Joanne Hock, along with producer, Robin Gray, a 1977 Stony Brook University alum, explores the story of the first high school permitted to perform the musical The Color Purple.
Shorts by female filmmakers include Speak by director, writer, actress Laura Seay. Game by Jeannie Donohoe; Snowgirl by Ilina Perianova; Who Sank Your Ships? by Ella Kohn; Oma by Daniella Rabbani, Real Artists by Cameo Wood, and Interrogation by YueCheng Liu are all films by women.
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The Stony Brook Film Festival is presenting the World Premiere of To the Edge of the Sky, a riveting U.S. documentary directed by Long Island brothers Todd Wider and Jedd Wider known for their docs Client 9, and God Knows Where I Am. Todd and Jedd Wider were producers of the Academy Award winning film, Taxi to the Dark Side.
To the Edge of the Sky follows four families as they fight the FDA to gain access to a potentially lifesaving drug for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a fatal disease the families’ sons suffer from and the number one genetic killer of boys in the world. The film focuses on the transformation of the mothers of four boys into “the rogue moms” as they become political activists during their righteous battle against time and the FDA. A Wider Film Projects film, it screens on Sunday, July 23 at 4:00 pm. To the Edge of the Sky will be preceded by a World Premiere of the short film Brothers by Zachary Fuhrer, also a Long Island filmmaker with roots in the community.
Stony Brook Film Festival is also presenting the U.S. Premiere of the documentary, The Second Act of Elliott Murphy. Originally from Rockville Centre, Murphy was an up-and- coming singer/songwriter who left for Paris three decades ago and who has become one of the most well known American rockers to tour regularly throughout Europe. The Second Act of Elliott Murphy follows his life on the road and includes interviews with Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen, who both count themselves among his fans.
In addition to coming to the Stony Brook Film Festival and representing the documentary about his life and career, Elliott Murphy plans on playing a few tunes after his Q&A.
In addition to films from 19 foreign countries, the 22nd Annual Stony Brook Film Festival presented by Island Federal Credit Union has more American Independent features and shorts this year than ever before. 15,000 tickets are expected to be sold this summer.