Handpicked for tastemakers of all ages, this collection of short films displays the visual variety in the next generation of family-friendly storytelling. From astronomical adventures to saving the bees, you don’t want to miss these sensational stories!

San Diego high school band, The Swell, debuts their first EP with a music video for their song, Slam Song.

Slam Song

Penniless Palabok, desperate to buy a brand new cloak, embarks on a quest to battle the Puto Monster and make some quick cash. Upon victory, she is finally able to buy her new cloak but unfortunately her shrimp club snaps in half, and once again must search for another quest.

Quests Are for the Broke

The father, once a captain, had to give up his job when his wife died and his daughter became seriously ill. He tried his best to take care of his sick daughter, but her illness was getting worse. After the death of his daughter, the father painted a boat with his daughter's brush out of longing, and the mutual longing made the two meet again...

Bye, My Captain

A group of friends go out for a night of fun, while one person is tired of living the teen dream.

While We're Young

Leading experts explain the causes for declining bee populations around the world and offer approachable solutions individuals can take to support their local pollinators.

Bee The Solution

An alarm clock that runs on a strict schedule tries their best to regain motivation, but their tight schedule gets in their way every time, only restoring motivation after accidentally knocking over a paint can.

Clocked OUT!

On a sleepless night, a grandmother finds her way back to her childhood home to finish a game of Hide & Seek.

Homeseek

When a young girl, Ruthie, is left home alone for the first time, she will have to learn to overcome her fears and face the darkness hiding in the shadows.

Undaunted

A children's book comes to life in color and sound, as the ambitious frog Stottie and the lazy tired dog Plato cross path in their journey to reach the star.

Reaching Our Star

A mayfly tries to pluck a berry, but has to do it in its 24 hours lifespan.

Life of a Mayfly

An elderly man ponders life and death as he admires an oak tree, a seedling, and an acorn. He marvels at the beauty of age as he observes the close his own cycle.

Acorn

A boy escapes the realities of poverty by traveling to the moon with the help of his mother (and the power of storytelling).

a trip to the moon

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