Cinema #9 | 12:35 PM – 2:10 PM | Regal LA Live, September 6
Animated and live-action shorts centered on childhood, adolescence, and imagination.
(PG –Some material may not be suitable for children)
Clay Bird
Clay Bird follows nine-year-old Sichu and her devoted potter grandfather. When classmates mock her grandfather, Sichu lashes out, straining their bond. As she navigates the challenges of adolescence, she must also come to terms with her feelings about family, heritage, and the world around her.
By Kiran Bhakta Joshi (Nepal)
13:43
Just Imagine
An animated short about Olivia, a girl with boundless imagination, and Joseph, a lonely boy lost in his smartphone. When they meet at school, Olivia uses her creativity to draw Joseph into a vibrant, adventurous world, showing him the magic beyond the screen.
By Karolis Kveselis (Lithuania)
09:51
Snip
Snip Snip is about a young girl who is determined to finally get the haircut she’s always wanted and the unexpected feelings she experiences after the big decision.
By Rowan Faris (USA)
LOS ANGELES PREMIERE
04:36
Delphinium
Two siblings from an abusive home learn to trust each other as they face a difficult journey to heal their mother and their relationship.
By Melissa Puente and Patience Ray (Canada)
CALIFORNIA PREMIERE
09:01
Egg Soldier
Egg Soldier follows Henry and his son Jacob on their Dust Bowl farm, where Henry drowns in grief and Jacob clings to his mother’s memory, testing their fragile bond as they search for healing.
By Guymon Cheung (UK)
WORLD PREMIERE
12:09
Henry and the Horrible Thing
The Horrible Thing eats the worst behaving children in town, and Henry is a prime candidate. But no matter how many times he is warned… Henry Hamilton Hobbs is not afraid of the Horrible Thing.
By Phynley Joel (USA)
WORLD PREMIERE
15:46
Flirtologist
A teenage girl on a contentious family camping trip attempts to amuse herself with a handsome stranger, but she must learn that her budding sexuality is treacherous, and the war between the sexes eternal.
By Madeline O’Leary (USA)
28:36
Total runtime: 1:33:42
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