You’re never too young to start making movies! Join us for a unique virtual opportunity to celebrate young artists from around the world—the potential future filmmakers of the BAMkids Film Festival. The Young Filmmakers Showcase returns with more awesome animated and live-action shorts created by kids, for kids.
Stream these films for free on BAM.org starting February 3.
Benjamin’s Magical Kitchen Birds
Dir. Benjamin Taylor (age 7)
UK
Benjamin goes bird spotting as often as he can. He is so entranced by birds that he doesn’t see a corkscrew; he sees a bird. Benjamin took photos of kitchen objects, traced them and made them into birds and the film was created! He even created the music in GarageBand.
Dir. Benjamin Taylor (age 7)
UK
Benjamin goes bird spotting as often as he can. He is so entranced by birds that he doesn’t see a corkscrew; he sees a bird. Benjamin took photos of kitchen objects, traced them and made them into birds and the film was created! He even created the music in GarageBand.
Squit and Bubu, Forever Friends
Dirs. Francesco, Alessia, Sergio, Valeria, Martina, Chloè, Riccardo, Iris, Vittoria, Gioele, Alessandro, Kristel, Angelo, Emma, Matteo, Beatrice, Nicolò, Isabel, Eleonora, Alisya, Letizia & Pietro (ages 6—7)
Italy
A squirrel prepares to face the winter in its soft and warm den by making acorns. But as soon as he starts his rest, an intriguing sound wakes him up. This very short film tells the story of the birth of a friendship between two animals that usually don't get along very well.
Dirs. Francesco, Alessia, Sergio, Valeria, Martina, Chloè, Riccardo, Iris, Vittoria, Gioele, Alessandro, Kristel, Angelo, Emma, Matteo, Beatrice, Nicolò, Isabel, Eleonora, Alisya, Letizia & Pietro (ages 6—7)
Italy
A squirrel prepares to face the winter in its soft and warm den by making acorns. But as soon as he starts his rest, an intriguing sound wakes him up. This very short film tells the story of the birth of a friendship between two animals that usually don't get along very well.
Fan Dance
Dir. Tatyana Tyo (age 15)
Uzbekistan
“Living in Tashkent, Uzbekistan as a Korean, I tend to find a lot of inspiration from Korean cultural videos, one being Korean National dance. I love how the costumes, music, and movement reflect the values of Korean culture and the history of the people. When I saw a Korean dance on TV, I was fascinated by the plasticity of their movements, lush fans, and bright national dresses. Hanbok and fans whirling in the dance reminded me of a waltz of flowers. I was very inspired and my animation was born.”—Tatyana Tyo, Director
Dir. Tatyana Tyo (age 15)
Uzbekistan
“Living in Tashkent, Uzbekistan as a Korean, I tend to find a lot of inspiration from Korean cultural videos, one being Korean National dance. I love how the costumes, music, and movement reflect the values of Korean culture and the history of the people. When I saw a Korean dance on TV, I was fascinated by the plasticity of their movements, lush fans, and bright national dresses. Hanbok and fans whirling in the dance reminded me of a waltz of flowers. I was very inspired and my animation was born.”—Tatyana Tyo, Director
If Humans Were Plastic Bottles
Dir. Muhammad Wafri Zaidani (age 9)
Malaysia
This allegorical film urges viewers to reflect on their habits and consider the long-term consequences of a throwaway culture, the importance of individual responsibility, collective action, and the need for a more sustainable way of living.
Dir. Muhammad Wafri Zaidani (age 9)
Malaysia
This allegorical film urges viewers to reflect on their habits and consider the long-term consequences of a throwaway culture, the importance of individual responsibility, collective action, and the need for a more sustainable way of living.
Metamorphosis
Dir. Bryn Wright (age 12)
US
Metamorphosis is a metaphor for the challenges everyone experiences during adolescence. Frog wants to be stronger, Axlotl doesn't want to grow up, Ladybug is going through phases, and Caterpillar wants things to move more quickly. But often, the simplest solution is to just wait a while.
Dir. Bryn Wright (age 12)
US
Metamorphosis is a metaphor for the challenges everyone experiences during adolescence. Frog wants to be stronger, Axlotl doesn't want to grow up, Ladybug is going through phases, and Caterpillar wants things to move more quickly. But often, the simplest solution is to just wait a while.
Skiing (Skijanje)
Dirs. Juraj Škovrlj, Niko Karaula & Roko Karaula (ages 9—12)
Croatia
Štef decides to take his old-fashioned camper to the hill and try sledding and skiing for the first time. It turns out he’s pretty good at it!
Dirs. Juraj Škovrlj, Niko Karaula & Roko Karaula (ages 9—12)
Croatia
Štef decides to take his old-fashioned camper to the hill and try sledding and skiing for the first time. It turns out he’s pretty good at it!
The Ocean Belongs to Everyone
Dirs. Simão Ramos, Tiago Vítor, Maria Vieira, Mariana Alves, Soraia Visinho, Anna Michel, Fabiana Alves, Fernando Aveiro, Júlia Pereira, Bruna Granito & Núria Caetano (ages 10—11)
Mentors: Mónica Velosa, Sónia Rodrigues & Rui Duque
Portugal
A Family’s normal day demonstrates that many of the actions we take can have serious consequences for the environment.
Dirs. Simão Ramos, Tiago Vítor, Maria Vieira, Mariana Alves, Soraia Visinho, Anna Michel, Fabiana Alves, Fernando Aveiro, Júlia Pereira, Bruna Granito & Núria Caetano (ages 10—11)
Mentors: Mónica Velosa, Sónia Rodrigues & Rui Duque
Portugal
A Family’s normal day demonstrates that many of the actions we take can have serious consequences for the environment.
Three Best Friends (Tri Najbolja Prijatelja)
Dirs. Marin Doko, Lovro Miljenović,, Iva Miljenović, Fran Stanić, Ema Stanić, Borna Škovrlj, Helena Bukvić & Roko Karaula (ages 8—9)
Croatia
The Earth is sick. Her best friends, the Sun and the Moon, are worried and try to find ways to help her.
Dirs. Marin Doko, Lovro Miljenović,, Iva Miljenović, Fran Stanić, Ema Stanić, Borna Škovrlj, Helena Bukvić & Roko Karaula (ages 8—9)
Croatia
The Earth is sick. Her best friends, the Sun and the Moon, are worried and try to find ways to help her.
Medusa
Dirs. Mirta Baranović, Oskar Bujger, Lena Radošević, Ada Simonetta, Renato Horvat, Jelena Jurić & Lasta Trupčević (ages 14—15)
Croatia
Medusa, a terrible monster with snakes on its head, can petrify anyone, anywhere. This film about Medusa’s mischievous snakes begs the question: who will be petrified next? Made in the master workshop at FROOOM! Film School in Zagreb, Croatia.
Dirs. Mirta Baranović, Oskar Bujger, Lena Radošević, Ada Simonetta, Renato Horvat, Jelena Jurić & Lasta Trupčević (ages 14—15)
Croatia
Medusa, a terrible monster with snakes on its head, can petrify anyone, anywhere. This film about Medusa’s mischievous snakes begs the question: who will be petrified next? Made in the master workshop at FROOOM! Film School in Zagreb, Croatia.
School Beasts and Where to Find Them - vol. II
Dirs. Vittorio Caratozzolo & Class 2 A (ages 12—13)
Italy
Don't judge a boar by its face.
Dirs. Vittorio Caratozzolo & Class 2 A (ages 12—13)
Italy
Don't judge a boar by its face.
4 Snails (4 Puža)
Dirs. Ivor Benčić, Bruna Benčić, Ines Himmelreich, Lovro Miljenović, Dora Klarić, Jakov Klarić, Lili Klarić, Ema Stanić, Franjo Stanić, Korina Prša, Vid Car & Gabriel Mileusnić (ages 7—10)
Croatia
Four snail friends decide to race on a one-meter track. The race lasts for hours, and in the end, they can’t agree on who is first, which leads to a big fight!
Dirs. Ivor Benčić, Bruna Benčić, Ines Himmelreich, Lovro Miljenović, Dora Klarić, Jakov Klarić, Lili Klarić, Ema Stanić, Franjo Stanić, Korina Prša, Vid Car & Gabriel Mileusnić (ages 7—10)
Croatia
Four snail friends decide to race on a one-meter track. The race lasts for hours, and in the end, they can’t agree on who is first, which leads to a big fight!
Robbie & Mollie
Dirs. Nina Fasseur, Mona Fasseur, Thirza Pielaat & Lona Bex (ages 4—9)
Production by KIDS ’N TRICKS
Germany & Netherlands
Robbie the seal and Mollie the seagull are living the good life by the sea, but dangers have been lurking on the beach and in the water for some time now. It's not animal predators that they now have to fear, it's mainly plastic rubbish from humans that collects in the sea and threatens their habitat.
Dirs. Nina Fasseur, Mona Fasseur, Thirza Pielaat & Lona Bex (ages 4—9)
Production by KIDS ’N TRICKS
Germany & Netherlands
Robbie the seal and Mollie the seagull are living the good life by the sea, but dangers have been lurking on the beach and in the water for some time now. It's not animal predators that they now have to fear, it's mainly plastic rubbish from humans that collects in the sea and threatens their habitat.
An Unexpected Friendship
Dirs. Ângelo Lucas, Salvador Nascimento, Matilde Gonçalves, Carolina Jesus, Fabiana Camacho, Francisca Gomes, Francisco Nascimento, Matias Sousa, Leonor Agrela, Luana Ferraz, Lucas Calaça, Diego Santos, Pedro Silva, Petra Santos & Santiago Ferreira (ages 9—10)
Mentors: Dina Figueira, Constantino Teles & Rui Duque
Portugal
An unexpected friendship between two animals creates a great hustle in the forest. Who knows how this adventure will end!
Dirs. Ângelo Lucas, Salvador Nascimento, Matilde Gonçalves, Carolina Jesus, Fabiana Camacho, Francisca Gomes, Francisco Nascimento, Matias Sousa, Leonor Agrela, Luana Ferraz, Lucas Calaça, Diego Santos, Pedro Silva, Petra Santos & Santiago Ferreira (ages 9—10)
Mentors: Dina Figueira, Constantino Teles & Rui Duque
Portugal
An unexpected friendship between two animals creates a great hustle in the forest. Who knows how this adventure will end!
Goddess of Cats (Bastet - Bozica Mačaka)
Dirs. Vita Dvoržak, Sara Majnarić & Inja Đolonga (ages 12—13)
Croatia
This film contains three stories about cats that rise to the clouds to meet Bastet—the ancient Egyptian Goddess of Cats. The animators, who are very good friends and both fans of cats, drew dozens of drawings by hand and colored them on the computer.
Dirs. Vita Dvoržak, Sara Majnarić & Inja Đolonga (ages 12—13)
Croatia
This film contains three stories about cats that rise to the clouds to meet Bastet—the ancient Egyptian Goddess of Cats. The animators, who are very good friends and both fans of cats, drew dozens of drawings by hand and colored them on the computer.
Loyal at Heart
Dirs. Amelia Bonilla Ruíz, Antonia Baquero Olaya, Antonia Mora Carvajal, Valery Johanna Pinzón Latorre, Juan Martin Torres Bohórquez & Sofia Isabella Salazar Saavedra (ages 8—11)
Producer: Corporación Festival de Cine e Infancia y Adolescencia.
Colombia
Ivana and Salome are two sisters who argue often due to their differences until one day when they encounter a magical reading that takes them on a reflective adventure.
Dirs. Amelia Bonilla Ruíz, Antonia Baquero Olaya, Antonia Mora Carvajal, Valery Johanna Pinzón Latorre, Juan Martin Torres Bohórquez & Sofia Isabella Salazar Saavedra (ages 8—11)
Producer: Corporación Festival de Cine e Infancia y Adolescencia.
Colombia
Ivana and Salome are two sisters who argue often due to their differences until one day when they encounter a magical reading that takes them on a reflective adventure.
The Ecological Monster
Dirs. Stanislava Fokina, Yaroslava Spoda & Miroslav Osipov (ages 8—10)
Estonia
A girl throwing a used bottle into the sea does not expect to meet someone who will change her attitude towards garbage.
Dirs. Stanislava Fokina, Yaroslava Spoda & Miroslav Osipov (ages 8—10)
Estonia
A girl throwing a used bottle into the sea does not expect to meet someone who will change her attitude towards garbage.
Space Pollution (Zagađenje Svemira)
Dirs. Tonka Krnić & Frane Krnić (ages 10 & 12)
Croatia
An alien and an astronaut fight over who gets to live on the Moon—humans or aliens.
Dirs. Tonka Krnić & Frane Krnić (ages 10 & 12)
Croatia
An alien and an astronaut fight over who gets to live on the Moon—humans or aliens.
The Wasters
Dirs. Alexandra Ollé, Christian Leššo, Hannah Kapustina, Lajka Belošovičová, Martin Klačanský, Teodor Šotník & Vivien Viktória Jarábeková (ages 8—10)
Slovakia
The Wasters' unsustainable lifestyle gets out of hand.
Dirs. Alexandra Ollé, Christian Leššo, Hannah Kapustina, Lajka Belošovičová, Martin Klačanský, Teodor Šotník & Vivien Viktória Jarábeková (ages 8—10)
Slovakia
The Wasters' unsustainable lifestyle gets out of hand.
Broccoli Chase
Dir. Carter Husbands (age 11)
US
A young girl wakes from a suspenseful, veggie-fueled dream—or does she?
Dir. Carter Husbands (age 11)
US
A young girl wakes from a suspenseful, veggie-fueled dream—or does she?
Boo
Dirs. Lina Mlinarević, Ana Babić, Karlo Mališ, Petar Mališ, Anja Martha Trupčević & Ema Mikulić (ages 12—14)
Croatia
When a boy's drawing suddenly comes to life and enters the world of people, mischief arises. We follow a day in the life of an unusual little plasticine man and his adventures as he tries to get out of the room where he was created.
Dirs. Lina Mlinarević, Ana Babić, Karlo Mališ, Petar Mališ, Anja Martha Trupčević & Ema Mikulić (ages 12—14)
Croatia
When a boy's drawing suddenly comes to life and enters the world of people, mischief arises. We follow a day in the life of an unusual little plasticine man and his adventures as he tries to get out of the room where he was created.
The Scared Moon
Directed by a group of boys and girls (ages 8—13)
Producer: Corporación Festival de Cine e Infancia y Adolescencia
Colombia
Once upon a time, there was a ghost that was scared of darkness. Every time the moon rose, he ran away to hide. One day, it occurred to him that he could scare her by blowing very hard, but nothing happened.
Directed by a group of boys and girls (ages 8—13)
Producer: Corporación Festival de Cine e Infancia y Adolescencia
Colombia
Once upon a time, there was a ghost that was scared of darkness. Every time the moon rose, he ran away to hide. One day, it occurred to him that he could scare her by blowing very hard, but nothing happened.
A Terribly Boring Grandmother and Terribly Dangerous Tree
Dirs. Gala Tucman Mukić, Toma Zoričić, Marko Vukušić, Ema Ercegovac, Ema Livazović, Jan Livazović, Nika Krezo, Emilie Fičko, Bela Bračun, Alaiah Blažak Momori, Linda Lisičak, Lovro Lazanja, Lucija Ancić, Benjamin Kutle, Tara Pavlović, Franka Mijoković & Leona Šrbec (ages 8—12)
Production: Škola crtanog filma Dubrava (CRO) and Društvo Slon (SLO)
Mentors: Lene Lekše, Jelena Dragutinović
Croatia
A little peace, that's all that our little garden gnome wants. But having a cranky grandmother as an owner is not the best way to achieve it.
Dirs. Gala Tucman Mukić, Toma Zoričić, Marko Vukušić, Ema Ercegovac, Ema Livazović, Jan Livazović, Nika Krezo, Emilie Fičko, Bela Bračun, Alaiah Blažak Momori, Linda Lisičak, Lovro Lazanja, Lucija Ancić, Benjamin Kutle, Tara Pavlović, Franka Mijoković & Leona Šrbec (ages 8—12)
Production: Škola crtanog filma Dubrava (CRO) and Društvo Slon (SLO)
Mentors: Lene Lekše, Jelena Dragutinović
Croatia
A little peace, that's all that our little garden gnome wants. But having a cranky grandmother as an owner is not the best way to achieve it.
What Mouth Speaks, Hands Make (Što Usta Zbore, To Ruke Stvore)
Dirs. Lucija Kranjčić, Kala Šmic, Franka Bogović, Vita Dvoržak & Anabela Mlinarić (ages 10 & 13)
Croatia
Students use stop animation with clay to humorously depict emotions that come from the challenge of love from tenderness to anger.
Dirs. Lucija Kranjčić, Kala Šmic, Franka Bogović, Vita Dvoržak & Anabela Mlinarić (ages 10 & 13)
Croatia
Students use stop animation with clay to humorously depict emotions that come from the challenge of love from tenderness to anger.
A Green Flower
Dir. Eva Cureton (age 8)
Estonia
Two giraffes experiment in a lab to bring colors back to the rainbow.
Dir. Eva Cureton (age 8)
Estonia
Two giraffes experiment in a lab to bring colors back to the rainbow.
Weiqi Fantasy
Dir. Yuanru Liu (age 13)
China
Selected to be a part of BAMkids Film Festival program What A Wonderful World
13 year old filmmaker Yuanru uses stop motion animation techniques to express her imagination. The Chinese chess-like board game Weiqi is a competition between black and white. Experiencing the game and learning about the culture of Weiqi can fire your imagination and bring you wisdom.
Dir. Yuanru Liu (age 13)
China
Selected to be a part of BAMkids Film Festival program What A Wonderful World
13 year old filmmaker Yuanru uses stop motion animation techniques to express her imagination. The Chinese chess-like board game Weiqi is a competition between black and white. Experiencing the game and learning about the culture of Weiqi can fire your imagination and bring you wisdom.
Tea For Two (Čaj Za Dvoje)
Dir. Dora Bosnić (age 13)
Croatia
A girl receives an invitation to tea from her friend, but unexpected things happen along the way.
Dir. Dora Bosnić (age 13)
Croatia
A girl receives an invitation to tea from her friend, but unexpected things happen along the way.
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