February 16 -- March 2, 2008

REDCAT International Children’s Film Festival
Presented in partnership with Northwest Film Forum

"Providing audiences with a window to the world -- and not just another mass-marketed trip to far, far away" Los Angeles Times

The third-annual festival brings together amazing animation, stupendous shorts and fabulous fables for film lovers of all ages. Join us in our state-of-the-art theater for more than 70 films from 16 countries in an adventurous journey around the globe.

Curated by Elizabeth Shepherd. The REDCAT International Children’s Film Festival is generously supported by Virginia and Austin Beutner.

Ten programs are featured over three weekends:

Four-Legged, Finned And Furry Friends
All sorts of critters play starring roles in this sweet, comical series of animations full of songs.

2/17 12pm | 3/1 12pm
Ages 3 and up
Tickets and Program Details [click here]

Make A Leap! Films About Growing Up
In these films, growth isn’t measured in inches, but in how young hearts and minds expand in the world that they live.

2/17 3pm | 3/1 3pm
Ages 8 and up
Tickets and Program Details [click here]

The Robber Hotzenplotz
Two boys set out to catch the wild robber Hotzenplotz in this fantasy-filled film that brings to life the adventures of the world’s most hilarious thief.

3/1 5pm | 3/2 5pm
Ages 6 and up
Tickets and Program Details [click here]

Out Of This World
This program of animated and live-action shorts takes you on an imaginary journey—beyond the horizon, or to parallel universes, where rules don’t apply and dreams can come true.

2/16 12pm | 2/24 12pm
Ages 7 and up
Tickets and Program Details [click here]

Legends To Live By
This collection of legends, myths and fables takes a journey around the globe to unearth powerful tales about life and its mysteries.

2/23 3pm | 3/2 3pm
Ages 7 and up
Tickets and Program Details [click here]

Wild And Wooly
Here’s an animation program filled with the unexpected: go bowling with a bunny, rescue some cute forest creatures and set out on a great beet heist!

2/23 12pm | 3/2 12pm
Ages 5 and up
Tickets and Program Details [click here]

Animated Genius: Films Of Will Vinton
Join us for this retrospective of early films by Will Vinton—the world-renowned Claymation pioneer and filmmaker, who has given life to a host of animation icons and has won numerous film and television awards in his field.

2/16 3pm | 2/24 3pm
Ages 7 and up
Tickets and Program Details [click here]

Best Friends Forever
This collection of animated and live-action shorts introduces a number of unforgettable new friends, while reminding us that best friends laugh with us, listen to us and help us discover the best in ourselves.

2/16 1:30pm | 2/24 1:30pm
All ages
Tickets and Program Details [click here]

Can-Do Kids
Some days are easier than others, but the kids in these films remind us that life’s challenges can also show us what we’re made of.

2/23 1:30pm | 3/2 1:30pm
Ages 8 and up
Tickets and Program Details [click here]

From The Heart Of Sweden: Animation With A Global Reach
This dazzling program of tender and touching films showcases new animated works from Sweden, a country known for its continuous commitment and rich contribution to children’s cinema.

2/17 1:30pm | 3/1 1:30pm
All ages
Tickets and Program Details [click here]

For student and CalArts alumni, faculty and staff discounts,
please call the REDCAT box office at 213-237-2800.