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'Windy's Horse,' a US Premiere will be screened at the Beverly Arts Center as part of the Chicago International Children's Film Festival.
The CICFF is the only children’s festival in the world recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as an “Academy qualifying” festival. CICFF winners in animated live action short film may go on to compete for the Oscars. The festival receives 1,000 entries from 50 countries, and programs 220 films during the 11-day festival.
Festival screenings will also be offered at Facets Multi-Media, 1517 W. Fullerton, Chicago, DuSable Museum, 740 E. 56th St., Chicago, and the Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave., Wilmette. Admission is $6 for children and $8 for adults on weekends. For detailed information on the screenings, visit www.cicff.org.
Chicago International Children’s Film Festival offerings at the Beverly Arts Center are open to the public. The weekend schedule is:
Sat., October 21
10 a.m.: Shorts program, “Zoo Pass ,” ages 2-5. A friendly assortment of animated shorts from six countries made for young animal lovers.
11:30 a.m.: Shorts program, “Family Time,” ages 5-8. In this international variety of family-minded shorts, find out what happens when dad dresses like the dog, and what it’s like to be the youngest and smallest member of the family
1:30 p.m.: Feature, “Little Polar Bear: The Mysterious Island,” ages 5-8. (Germany, 2005). A young polar bear and his friend try to rescue their homesick penguin pal and wind up on the adventure of their lives, learning about the importance of friendship, teamwork and home.
2 p.m.: Shorts program, “Win, Lose or Draw,” ages 8-10. Find out if Kungfu Gecko has met his match, see a demonstration of Brazilian Capoeira, and watch a greedy king get his comeuppance.
4 p.m.: Feature, “Marta and Her Flying Grandfather,” ages 10-12. (Germany 2006). While on extended vacation together, 11-year-old Marta discovers that her beloved grandfather is failing. With the courage of an adult Marta takes over his care and seeks a way to save him.
Sun., October 22
10 a.m.: Shorts program, “Helping Hands,” ages 2-5. Animated films that entertain and teach youngsters about helping.
11:30 a.m.: Shorts program, “My Story, Your Story,” ages 5-10. Everyone has a story to tell in these engaging films.
1:30 p.m.: Feature, “Wild Soccer Bunch 3,” ages 10-13. (Germany, 2006) A daring and fearless team of young soccer players come up against their greatest challenge: devious, diabolical girls!
2 p.m.: Feature, “Hansel and Gretel,” ages 7-9. (Germany, 2006) This faithful retelling of the Brothers Grimm tale beings to life the story of two brave and ingenious children who devise a plan to foil a creepy old woman intent on cooking them.
4 p.m.: Feature, “Young Andersen,” ages 12 and up. (Denmark, 2005) A powerful film about a young and impressionable Hans Christian Andersen. An inspirational film for anyone who dares to dream. Several daytime film screenings will be open to school groups and the general public during the festival.
Mon., Oct. 23,
9:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. – “Unna and Nuuk,” ages 11 to 14. (Finland, 2006). Directed by Saara Cantell. Unna makes it her mission to find the leaves that will help her ailing grandfather. There is only one problem: the leaves can only be found on a tree that existed in the forests of Finland hundreds of years ago. She finds a portal to the past where she meets a kind boy named Nuuk, also a healer, and the two children learn they must be able recognize and rely on the strengths of one another.
Wed., Oct. 25, 9:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. – “Winky’s Horse,” ages 5-8. (The Netherlands, 2005) Directed by Mischa Kamp. Winky Wong is cute, spunky, and determined to fit in, even though she has just immigrated from China. When she meets a neighbor’s horse, Winky decides that she has finally found a friend. When it becomes clear that she can’t help take care of the horse forever, Winky goes to extraordinary means to get a horse of her own in this delightful film about a young girl with an uncanny ability to problem solve and the courage to follow her dreams. (US Premiere)
Wednesday, Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m. – “Young Andersen,” Ages 12+. ( Denmark , 2005) Directed by Rumle Hammerich. This powerful film about a young and impressionable Hans Christian Andersen centers around a challenging time when he was very unsure about himself. See how he perseveres and overcomes his own doubts and the ridicule of those around him. (US Premiere)
Friday, Oct. 27, 9:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. – Shorts Program, “Fantastic Journeys,” ages 8-10. Wonderful stories with a blend of cutting edge animation and innovative live action. “Wander” (USA , 2006); “Asthma Tech” (Canada , 2006); “Shipwrecked” (Canada , 2006); “Carrot of the Theatre” (Estonia , 2006); “Crooked Mick of the Speewah” (Australia, 2005); “A Plan” (USA, 2005); “Clown Children” (Norway, 2005); “Jane and the Dragon: Shall We Dance,” (Canada, 2005) (World Premiere).
For more information or tickets call 773-445-3838 or visit www.beverlyartcenter.org. |
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