CineYouth Program
Worlds of Whimsy: Family Friendly
Screenings & Events
Virtual Screening
Available to stream Mon, April 28 @ 12:00pm CT through Sun, May 4 @ 11:59pm CT for a 48-hour watch window.
Synopsis
From super-powered junk food battles to big city adventures, get ready to jump into worlds that are larger than life! Ten young filmmakers from around the world use their vast imaginations to create dynamic stories filled with action, adventure, animals, big laughs, and much more.
Films
Just an Ordinary Day
Shot in the style of a silent-era film, this very short short follows a young girl and her little brother as they recreate Chaplin-esque antics across a city landscape.
The Orange
An older woman attempting to enjoy an orange is rudely interrupted by a noisy and persistent bird.
Junk Food Kids 2
When the evil villain Max Sweets uses junk food to turn kids into his minions, a fearless group of young heroes known as the Vegingers must band together to stop him.
Berry the Mouse: In the City
A mouse and a squirrel find themselves caught up in the chaos of the big city in this witty animation.
Pips
Playing cards move whimsically across brightly colored backgrounds in a brief joyful dance.
A Duck, A Window, & A Sandwich
A duck out for a lunchtime stroll is rudely interrupted when his sandwich gets sucked through a mysterious window and into a multiverse beyond space and time.
Uno Out
To ease the tension and stress from transferring to a new high school, Willow befriends the exclusive Uno clique. According to Willow, Uno is life, whether you like it or not.
Threads
A boy and a lion form a deep connection until the lion suddenly disappears.
You’ve Got This, Allie!
While trying to get to her school, Allie finds herself lost in a new city. Along the journey, she’ll discover how her community will guide her way.
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Featuring a gentle song by Steve Burns this tender music video showcases the wonder of siblings and a nostalgia for childhood.
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