We’re kicking off our 15th Anniversary with a collection of showstopping shorts directed by undeniably talented youth from around the world! Get ready to reconnect with family, contemplate your own identity, and maybe even discover the meaning of life – this screening is a sublime sampling of what you’ll see at NFFTY!

In a madcap musical, a catstronaut travels around the galaxy in search of the meaning of life. On one planet, she meets a space pup who'd like to help her, but instead gets her involved in a chain of catastrophes that include smelling 'catnip-bis' and meeting a tribe of marshmallows!

Meow or Never

Sadie, a 17-year-old ferry deckhand has her day turned upside down when she tries to delete a love-confessing text message before outing herself to the crew.

Seasick

Stories of childhood, home, and identity intertwine as five figures sit against a projector, recalling their experiences of cultural disconnect as immigrant youths.

On the Fence

A young land developer returns to his childhood home in the Chinese countryside for the first time in a decade to convince his stubborn father to finally sell the failing plum orchard. However, when the two find themselves unable to understand each other, they turn to the dusty old karaoke machine in the house to find a common language.

Plum Town

Born and raised in the Watts projects of Los Angeles, twelve-year-old female boxer Meryland Gonzalez fights in-and-out of the ring for the dream to be crowned the 2019 Junior Olympics champion.

Team Meryland

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The National Film Festival for Talented Youth - 15th Anniversary Edition

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