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CineYouth Program
Imagination Adventure: Family Friendly
Synopsis
The journey of growing up is an adventure filled with boundless possibilities and endless imagination. Eight young filmmakers from diverse backgrounds showcase their incredible talent and creativity in this all-ages program, transforming the screen into a vibrant cinematic playground.
Films
![CY24 BabyBoot 1200x600 A hand writing with crayons overlaps a child and a smiling young adult both wearing cowboy hats embracing each other.](https://cinemachicago.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CY24_BabyBoot_1200x600-300x150.jpg)
Baby Boot (Botitas)
In order to protect her favorite baby boots, Valery embarks on a playful “Baby Boots Battle” with her school.
![CY24 BeMineMime 1200x600 A black and white image shows a man in a suit wearing sunglasses, sitting on a bench in the park, smiling.](https://cinemachicago.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CY24_BeMineMime_1200x600-300x150.jpg)
Be Mine, Mime
In a world devoid of color, sound, and hope, a mime and a young man fall in love, bringing vibrancy to each other’s lives.
![CY24 Submerged 1200x600 A room filled with the ocean, where a young boy swims among seaweed, turtles, and fish.](https://cinemachicago.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CY24_Submerged_1200x600-300x150.jpg)
Submerged
As a boy explores the ocean in his dream, his joy fades when he uncovers human-induced perils beneath the once-clear waters, sparking his determination to take action.
![CY24 Brushstrokes 1200x600 A young boy and a man walk along a path carrying paint cans and brushes, with trees and tall buildings in the background.](https://cinemachicago.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CY24_Brushstrokes_1200x600-300x150.jpg)
Brushstrokes
As a painter who awakens colors in the grayscale world, a young boy, on his first day of work with his father, seems to have unconventional ideas.
![CY24 TheSpellingBee 1200x600 A teenage girl wearing a green hoodie sits at a table, resting her chin on her hand, smiling thoughtfully.](https://cinemachicago.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CY24_TheSpellingBee_1200x600-300x150.jpg)
The Spelling Bee
Preparing for the spelling bee, high schooler Barry stumbles upon a lucky winning clue.
![CY24 Daydreamers 1200x600 Two girls dressed in pirate costumes hold a treasure map, smiling at each other.](https://cinemachicago.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CY24_Daydreamers_1200x600-300x150.jpg)
Daydreamers
After discovering a mysterious map, two lively sisters embark on a magical treasure hunt and discover a reward better than gold at the end of the path.
![CY24 Downwind 1200x600 A little girl wearing a pilot hat holds a paper airplane, looking at the front and smiling.](https://cinemachicago.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CY24_Downwind_1200x600-300x150.jpg)
Downwind
Obsessed with launching paper airplanes, Milly’s playtime ignites conflict between mother and daughter.
![CY24 BroccoliChase 1200x600 A young girl lies on the grass, mouth agape and eyes wide with fear.](https://cinemachicago.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CY24_BroccoliChase_1200x600-300x150.jpg)
Broccoli Chase
A little girl dreams of fleeing and dodging the dreaded broccoli.
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