Weekend Schedule

2008 Weekend Schedule BELOW!

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Saturday, October 25, 2008

Title	Time	Venue	Ages
You Are My Sunshine	9:30 a.m.	Facets Cinema	2 to 5
You Are My Sunshine 61 minutes Friends and family make our days bright and sunny. Meet Maggie and her magnificent grandmother, Mildred, for an afternoon of fun. Play pen pals with a world-wandering hamster and his adoring owner. Breathe a sigh of relief when a loving robot reunites with his long lost best buddy. Grab your sunglasses for this series of shiny shorts that celebrate our brightest and best! Nursery Rhymes: "The Cricket Gets Married" (Hungary, 2006) 1 min Wild Frontier: "Sharp Teeth" (USA, 2008) 1 min Maggie and Mildred (USA, 2008) 4 min Lost Friend (USA, 2007) 1 min Fluffy (Japan, 2006) 5 min Dear Fatty (USA, 2008) 7 min Bruno (Germany, 2008) 3 min Dooby, Dooby Moo (USA, 2007) 10 min The Little Quarterback (USA, 2008) 5 min The Cardhouse Builder and the Little Dog (Sweden, 2006) 8 min Try, Try, Try (USA, 2007) 4 min Showtime (USA, 2008) 12 min
Reach For the Stars!	11:00 a.m.	Facets Cinema	4 to 6
Reach For the Stars! 73 minutes These delightful shorts show that you can reach the highest heights, when you remember to keep your feet on the ground! A sun-loving snowman heats up on a summer beach. A new bicycle inspires a great adventure. A little mouse scales the heights and lights of a Christmas tree. Anything is possible-if you just try hard and put your mind to it! The Dark (USA, 2007) 2 min World In Your Hands (Norway, 2007) 3 min Carrot on the Beach (Estonia, 2008) 6 min Tyler's New Bike (USA, 2008) 8 min Tales for Tiny Tots: Everybody Gets to Come Along (Sweden, 2007) 5 min The Night Before Christmas (USA, 2007) 6 min The Cardhouse Builder and the Little Dog (Sweden, 2006) 8 min Ruby Who? (Australia, 2007) 6 min The Little Mouse Who Wanted to Touch a Star (Greece, 2007) 29 min
Livin' It Up!	1:00 p.m.	Facets Cinema	8 to 10
Livin' It Up! 71 minutes Every artist needs inspiration...find yours with this creative collection of shorts from around the world. Follow your dreams with ambitious young Rebecca as she auditions for an esteemed orchestra. Feast your eyes on an enchanted French garden inspired by the art of Claude Monet. Cheer for an inspired note as he boldly reinvents the style and rhythm of Bach's music! Whether you're (literally) spinning a yarn, swimming with sassy tetra fish, or rocking out to a music video, live it up with the power of art! Don't Let It All Unravel (UK, 2007) 2 min Big Electric Light (USA, 2008) 5 min Rebel (Belgium, 2007) 6 min Triple Concerto in D Minor (Australia, 2007) 8 min In Winter Still (USA, 2007) 10 min Finder Gets Reward (Germany, 2008) 19 min Burley! (Australia, 2007) 9 min My Dad Ralph (Canada, 2008) 12 min
That's What Friends Are For!	3:00 p.m.	Facets Cinema	5 to 8
That's What Friends Are For! 74 minutes Grab a pal, a big tub of buttered popcorn and share these screen gems spotlighting the joys of friendship! A little girl's wishes come true thanks to three new friends from outer space. Two young sports fans learn the importance of sharing when they buy a new soccer ball. A runaway bear braves the cold and wild adventures with the help of his new hedgehog and elephant buddies. With a good friend by your side, you can face anything that comes your way! Ids (Canada, 2008) 2 min Alien For Christmas (USA, 2007) 3 min Apple (Sweden, 2007) 6 min Tales For Tiny Tots: Bye, Bye Little Monkey (Sweden, 2007) 5 min Footballers: "The Golden Football" (Mexico, 2007) 14 min The Moffels: "The Arrival" (Germany, 2008) 4 min Elephants (UK, 2008) 13 min Leon In Wintertime (Canada, 2007) 27 min
Play It Cool	5:00 p.m.	Facets Cinema	11 to 13
Play It Cool 76 minutes When life's challenges sizzle, don't back down-just stay cool! Budding superheroes embrace their differences as they celebrate Cultural Awareness Day. A hip witch and a gallant prince join forces in this hilarious take on a classic fairy tale. You'll cheer for fearless artist Laura as she battles a sneaky publisher to save her comic book! The Word (USA, 2007) 1 min Balloons (Canada, 2007) 1 min Red Ball (USA, 2007) 4 min Papiroflexia (USA, 2007) 3 min A Pickle (Canada, 2008) 12 min Sleeping Betty (Canada, 2007) 9 min Cookies For Sale (USA, 2007) 4 min Funglasses (Germany, 2006) 8 min Hangman (Norway, 2007) 9 min Zoologic (USA, 2007) 4 min Superhero Training Center: "Cultural Awareness Day" (USA, 2008) 6 min Laura - In Action (Denmark, 2008) 15 min
Moonbeam Bear and His Friends	10:00 a.m.	Davis Theater	3 to 5
Moonbeam Bear and His Friends Germany 2008 69 minutes directed by Mike Maurus directed by Thomas Bodenstein How do you rescue five sassy ducklings from disaster? How do you get a stranded star back into the sky? And how can you throw the best birthday party ever-when you don't have a birthday? Never fear, Moonbeam Bear is here! This delightful little creature is always ready to help out his forest friends. But Moonbeam Bear has a dream of his own-to invite the moon into his home for scrumptious home-baked honey cakes. Will he succeed? Based on the acclaimed children's book series, this whimsical animated film celebrates kindness, friendship and the simple pleasures in life.
Little Dodo	10:30 a.m.	Davis Theater	4 to 6
Little Dodo Germany 2008 75 minutes directed by Thilo Grat Rothkirch In the depths of the green rainforest, young orangutan Dodo can imitate nearly ever sound he hears-from splashing drops of water to chirping cicadas. One day, Dodo is surprised to find a violin, or a "thingamabob," as Darwin the wise old ape calls it. Dodo is excited about this brand-new noise-but the thingamabob sounds so terrible that it even scares the dreaded tiger! When the river dries out and the rainforest animals experience a drought, Dodo wonders if the thingamabob might save them all. Join Dodo, Darwin and a cast of crazy creatures as they listen with their hearts and discover the life-changing power of music.
Where Is Winky's Horse?	11:00 a.m.	Davis Theater	7 to 9
Where Is Winky's Horse? Netherlands 2007 83 minutes directed by Mischa Kamp Saint Nicholas has gone back home until next year, but that's okay with Winky. After all, she's got plenty on her mind: she's taking riding lessons, her mother is expecting a baby, and best of all, she's in charge of Saint Nicholas' beloved horse Amerigo! Winky desperately wants to ride Amerigo as well, but her aunt and uncle are afraid that the horse is too big for such a little girl. Winky thinks she knows better-but when she takes Amerigo out on a ride, the horse becomes frightened and runs away. With Saint Nicholas on his way to Holland, it's up to Winky and her friend Bram to find Amerigo before it's too late!
Stella and the Star of the Orient	11:30 a.m.	Davis Theater	9 to 11
Stella and the Star of the Orient Germany 2007 90 minutes Rummaging through the attic at her grandmother's villa, Stella is suddenly transported 100 years into the past and meets two children, Clementine and Gustav. Stella is utterly amazed when she realizes that little Clementine is her own great-grandmother! But times are tough in this cozy abode-the family faces financial ruin, and Clementine may have to give up her dream of becoming a doctor. Unless, of course, the children can find the mysterious Star of the Orient... Join Stella, Clementine and Gustav as they embark on an incredible journey and discover that no matter where you are in time or place, family is forever!

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Title	Time	Venue	Ages
Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice	9:30 a.m.	Facets Cinema	2 to 5
Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice 63 minutes If variety is the spice of life, these seasoned characters sure know how to shake it up! Satisfy your sweet tooth at a Halloween celebration. Use your green-thumb to grow a magical garden with Rupert Bear and his mentor, Mother Nature. Then hop to the beach with new friend, Carrot, and keep an eye out for hungry rabbits. Nursery Rhymes: "The Light is on at Virag's" (Hungary, 2006) 1 min Wild Frontier: "Sharp Teeth" (USA, 2008) 1 min Bruno (Germany, 2008) 3 min Three-Feet-Peter (Germany, 2007) 2 min Tales For Tiny Tots: "Simon's Duck" (Sweden, 2007) 5 min The Cardhouse Builder and the Little Dog (Sweden, 2006) 8 min Classical Baby (I'm Grown Up Now): "The Owl and the Pussycat" (USA, 2008) 2 min Vegetable Fairies: "The Halloween Party" (Japan, 2007) 5 min Showtime (USA, 2008) 12 min Miriam and the Flood (Estonia, 2006) 5 min Don't Smash (USA, 2007) 3 min Carrot on the Beach (Estonia, 2008) 6 min Rupert Bear Follow the Magic: "Giant Sunflowers" (UK, 2007) 10 min
World Wide Wonders	11:00 a.m.	Facets Cinema	5 to 8
World Wide Wonders 73 minutes Find first class tickets to new sights, sounds and splendors in these globe-trotting shorts. A curious crow from Iran gets into trouble when he steals the king's diamond. A sweet Australian girl learns to love her unique view of life. A young Indian boy is impressed by a falling satellite. Travel the world-without leaving your seat! My Favorite Sport: "Swimming" (Brazil, 2006) 2 min World In Your Hands (Norway, 2007) 3 min Things You Think: "Love" (Denmark/Germany/Ireland, 2007) 5 min Skylab is Falling! (USA, 2007) 7 min Fantazy, the Bear: "The Moon Country" (Poland, 2007) 13 min Ruby Who? (Australia, 2007) 6 min The Tree Elves (China/Russia, 2008) 7 min Collectibles (USA, 2007) 12 min Once A Crow... (Iran, 2006) 18 min
Double Bubble, Toil and Trouble	1:00 p.m.	Facets Cinema	8 to 10
Double Bubble, Toil and Trouble 74 minutes Put on your spookiest costume and get ready for some thrills, chills and spills! Hitch a ride with a tidy banjo-picking monster...and find unexpected treats along the way. Track down a wayward werewolf with Jib and Jabbury and stop an evil curse. Solve a mystery with Carson in the crumbling Spanish Casa Minnehaha! Surprises await you around every corner...all you have to do is unlock the door! Lost Monster Hop (Canada, 2007) 1 min Run Away Home (USA, 2007) 3 min The Nightwood (USA, 2008) 4 min Alex's Halloween (USA, 2008) 15 min Customer Service (Spain, 2007) 6 min Moonlight (New Zealand, 2007) 9 min Jibber Jabber: "Night of the Werewolf" (Canada, 2007) 11 min Loon (USA, 2008) 27 min
At Jesus' Side	3:00 p.m.	Facets Cinema	8 to 10
At Jesus' Side USA 2007 82 minutes directed by Patrick Wells At Jesus' Side celebrates the journey of five homeless animals toward love and forgiveness. Our hero Jericho is a brave street dog unexpectedly befriended by Jesus. Encouraged by his friend Petra, the hedgehog, Jericho follows Jesus through the last week of his life and learns how to open his heart to humans. Starring Lucas Grabeel (High School Musical) and Roma Downey (Touched By An Angel).
Top Pix - Kids' Flicks I	5:00 p.m.	Facets Cinema	7 to 10
Top Pix - Kids' Flicks I 84 minutes Have you ever wanted to become a famous filmmaker? Or, maybe a prodigious producer of professional films? This program is made up entirely of films made by kids for kids. So grab your most creative friend and join us for this celebration of Hollywood's up and coming stars! Colorful Planet (Croatia, 2007) 4 min Rated G (USA, 2007) 1 min Flowers and Love (USA, 2008) 1 min The Night in Question (USA, 2007) 3 min Sumo Size Me (USA, 2007) 1 min Crazy Hair (USA, 2007) 1 min Super Kitten and the Power Pets (USA, 2008) 8 min Into the Blue (Canada, 2008) 5 min The Car Who Dreamed of Flying Over Mt. Fuji (USA, 2007) 1 min A Blue Eye + A Little Ear (Taiwan, 2008) 10 min A Friendly Game (USA, 2008) 2 min Octopus Killer (Spain, 2007) 3 min Message in a Bottle (USA, 2008) 4 min Race for the Crown (USA, 2007) 1 min Odysseus and the Cyclops (USA, 2007) 2 min For Each Problem, A Solution (France, 2008) 18 min Popsicle Boy (USA, 2008) 5 min Sweet Tooth (USA, 2007) 4 min 1,2,3... (Spain, 2007) 3 min Rabbit and Mr.Rosa (USA, 2007) 1 min That's My Movie (USA, 2008) 6 min
Spirit of the Forest	10:00 a.m.	Davis Theater	4 to 6
Spirit of the Forest Spain 2008 75 minutes directed by David Rubin directed by Juan Carlos Pena When a crooked entrepreneur wants to build a highway, the wicked Mrs. D'Abondo sees her chance to get rid of the whole forest! Mr. Oak, his leafy companions, and all the animals that live among the trees are now in danger of losing their homes. Good thing they don't give up easily. Gophers Furi and Linda rally their friends Cebolo, a transplanted town gopher, Piorno the strong-headed mouse, mischievous flies Hu-Hu and Ho-Ho, and the Clan of the Free Cats (led by the conceited-but-brave Tiger) to save their home! When they all work together, can this motley crew of flora and fauna keep Mrs. D'Abondo away for good?
Amazon Jack 3 - Jungo Goes Bananas	10:30 a.m.	Davis Theater	5 to 10
Amazon Jack 3 - Jungo Goes Bananas Denmark 2007 72 minutes directed by Jorgen Lerdam directed by Flemming Quist Moller Jungo is the rarest-and cutest-jungle creature in the world. But soon, Jungo's bright future is covered in dark clouds, as he's pursued by a mad scientist who wants to clone him, a psychologist who wants to analyze him, and a talk show hostess who wants him to advertise her perfume! What's a jungle creature to do when danger lurks behind every tree? Simple-turn to his wacky but loyal friends: Rita the fox, Zik and Zak the monkeys, and an eager young puppy! In this action-packed computer-animated tale from Denmark, join Jungo and his pals as they take on villains, search for a place of their own, and learn that being unique is the greatest adventure of all!
Quest For A Heart	11:00 a.m.	Davis Theater	6 to 9
Quest For A Heart Finland 2007 80 minutes directed by Pekka Lehtosaari Rollis are contrary creatures, full of tricks, mischief, and mayhem-and they especially dislike doing the right thing! Quest for a Heart is the story of a typical Rolli named .... Rolli. One day outside Rollivillage, he meets Millie, a beautiful elf girl who loves flowers and peace. In Millie, Rolli discovers a new kind of friend-even though elves and Rollies typically do not get along. But when a mysterious force begins to destroy the elf forest, Rolli, Millie and their friends must band together in their quest for a magic heart from the land of winter. Anything can happen now-and Rolli might just learn that helping others has a magic all its own!
The Ten Lives of Titanic the Cat	11:30 a.m.	Davis Theater	11 to 13
The Ten Lives of Titanic the Cat Norway 2007 74 minutes directed by Grethe Boe Do you dare to follow the black cat? Twelve-year-old Liv is ecstatic when she receives a very special birthday present, but a series of mysterious occurrences threaten her happiness. Upon further investigation, Liv and her best friend Thomas find a secret room in her basement, complete with a yellow-eyed black cat who appears out of nowhere! Liv also begins to experience strange visions from a time long past-are they related to a catastrophe that happened over 100 years ago? When adults refuse to believe them, it's up to Liv and Thomas-and their furry friend-to unlock the secrets of the past and prove that there is always more than you see at first glance.

Saturday, November 1, 2008

Title	Time	Venue	Ages
Magic and Make-believe	9:30 a.m.	Biograph Theatre	2 to 5
Magic and Make-believe 60 minutes Close your eyes and imagine your way into this collection of storybook shorts, where magic and make-believe rule the land! A sleepy town is surprised when a savage beast washes ashore ready to attack - but wait, he just wants to be friends! Sunflower stalks grow as high as the sky with the help of a magical mixture. A crafty sparrow escapes the cunning woodsman who is in pursuit of his coveted treasure. You'll be sure to fall under the spell of these magical films. Nursery Rhymes: "Mouse, Mouse Get Out of the House" (Hungary, 2006) 1 min Lullaby (USA, 2008) 2 min Miriam's Theatre (Estonia, 2007) 5 min The Sparrow and the Boll (Iran, 2007) 12 min Vegetable Fairies: "The Secret" (Japan, 2007) 5 min Rupert Bear Follow the Magic "Giant Sunflowers" (UK, 2007) 10 min Tales for Tiny Tots: "Simon's Duck" (Sweden, 2007) 5 min Try, Try, Try (USA, 2007) 4 min The Bear Is Coming (Latvia, 2008) 16 min
Perfect Pedigree	11:00 a.m.	Biograph Theatre	5 to 8
Perfect Pedigree 79 minutes From pachyderms to aliens, creatures great and small show their winning sides in these captivating shorts. A determined bird meets its match in a little bug. A little boy learns to tame the butterflies in his stomach. A herd of clever elephants hide inside a house and find a special friend. You'll cheer for these champions who prove that it takes kindness and caring to be best in show. The Squirrel Next Door (Canada, 2007) 1 min Alien For Christmas (USA, 2007) 3 min Big Electric Light (USA, 2008) 5 min The Sparrow and the Boll (Iran, 2007) 12 min The Moffels: "The Arrival" (Germany, 2008) 4 min Butterflies (USA, 2008) 16 min Colorful Planet (Croatia, 2007) 4 min Elephants (UK , 2008) 13 min The Bear is Coming (Latvia, 2008) 16 min
Diamond Dog Caper	11:00 a.m.	Facets Cinema	9 to 11
Diamond Dog Caper USA 2008 108 minutes directed by Mark Stouffer It starts out as a normal day for twelve-year-old Owen (Luke Benward, How To Eat Fried Worms)...until he must rescue an innocent dog from the hands of a notorious diamond thief and two accomplices! Owen hides himself and the dog in his secret forest fort, which is protected with ingenious booby traps. Desperate to retrieve the $5 million in stolen jewels that they stashed on the dog, the thugs are in hot pursuit of Owen and his new pal. Can one kid with a super fort protect an animal from three determined thieves? This fast-paced film combines action, comedy, and imagination to create a heart-warming tale of bravery and friendship! Starring French Stewart (Third Rock From The Sun) and Kevin Farley (Beverley Hills Ninja.) Please note time, date and venue of film screening have changed
Tomte Tummetott and the Fox	1:00 p.m.	Facets Cinema	2 to 5
Tomte Tummetott and the Fox Germany 2007 60 minutes directed by Sandra Schiessl It is a calm and sleepy Christmas night. All of the shiny presents have been unwrapped, the yummy holiday leftovers have been bundled and all of the house is settling down to bed. All is quiet - even the animals in the barn. Only gnome Tomte is up and about to protect the precious residents of the family farm from sly Fox and his rumbly tummy. Tricky Tomte knows just how to fool his old friend Fox! Let the games begin in this classic show of cat-and-mouse shenanigans shown with a cluster of charming shorts. Shown with: Nursery Rhymes: "The Cricket Gets Married" (Hungary, 2006) 1 min The Coyote and the Tortoise (USA, 2007) 3 min Fluffy (Japan, 2006) 5 min Dooby, Dooby Moo (USA, 2007) 10 min Big Ears Lee (Taiwan, 2006) 5 min Bruno (Germany, 2008) 3 min Tales For Tiny Tots: "Simon's Duck" (Sweden, 2007) 5 min
Wild at Heart	3:00 p.m.	Facets Cinema	8 to 10
Wild at Heart 76 minutes Take a walk on the wild side! Journey to tidy Tokyo with klutzy Howard and explore an unusual temple. Peddle cookies door-to-door with a determined little entrepreneur-and find more than you bargained for! Reshape the world in the beautifully animated tale of a skillful paper folder. If you jump in and test the waters of the world you'll find you're up for the challenge! The Big Adventures of Little Shawn and Gus: "Mystery Meat" (USA, 2008) 1 min Papiroflexia (USA, 2007) 3 min Cookies For Sale (USA, 2007) 4 min Let Them Grow! (France, 2008) 8 min My Dad Ralph (Canada, 2008) 12 min The Nostril of Buddha (Japan, 2008) 5 min Rojo Red (Colombia, 2007) 13 min Plain and Simple (USA, 2007) 30 min
New View, New You	5:00 p.m.	Facets Cinema	11 to 13
New View, New You 73 minutes Break out of your comfort zone-and enjoy the ride-with these unique short films that explore what happens when things aren't what we expect. Upright bass prodigy Abbey sneaks out of suburbia to Wrigley Field-and discovers a life-changing secret. Brian loves being a weatherman-but will he still love it after his trusty forecasting machine goes haywire? Then enter a ghostly town in the future where young people discover how to bring color and light back to their world. Facing change can be challenging, but with friends by your side and courage in your heart, you'll find that it can be a lot of fun too! Penguins, Penguins, Penguins (USA, 2007) 2 min Life In Washington Heights (USA, 2007) 4 min The Weatherman (UK, 2007) 3 min Crane and Digger (Germany, 2008) 4 min Burley! (Australia, 2007) 9 min First Bass (USA, 2007) 15 min Noise Control (New Zealand, 2008) 11 min We Who Stayed Behind (Denmark, 2008) 25 min
Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice	11:45 a.m.	Wilmette Theatre	2 to 5
Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice 63 minutes If variety is the spice of life, these seasoned characters sure know how to shake it up! Satisfy your sweet tooth at a Halloween celebration. Use your green-thumb to grow a magical garden with Rupert Bear and his mentor, Mother Nature. Then hop to the beach with new friend, Carrot, and keep an eye out for hungry rabbits. Nursery Rhymes: "The Light is on at Virag's" (Hungary, 2006) 1 min Wild Frontier: "Sharp Teeth" (USA, 2008) 1 min Bruno (Germany, 2008) 3 min Three-Feet-Peter (Germany, 2007) 2 min Tales For Tiny Tots: "Simon's Duck" (Sweden, 2007) 5 min The Cardhouse Builder and the Little Dog (Sweden, 2006) 8 min Classical Baby (I'm Grown Up Now): "The Owl and the Pussycat" (USA, 2008) 2 min Vegetable Fairies: "The Halloween Party" (Japan, 2007) 5 min Showtime (USA, 2008) 12 min Miriam and the Flood (Estonia, 2006) 5 min Don't Smash (USA, 2007) 3 min Carrot on the Beach (Estonia, 2008) 6 min Rupert Bear Follow the Magic: "Giant Sunflowers" (UK, 2007) 10 min
World Wide Wonders	1:00 p.m.	Wilmette Theatre	5 to 8
World Wide Wonders 73 minutes Find first class tickets to new sights, sounds and splendors in these globe-trotting shorts. A curious crow from Iran gets into trouble when he steals the king's diamond. A sweet Australian girl learns to love her unique view of life. A young Indian boy is impressed by a falling satellite. Travel the world-without leaving your seat! My Favorite Sport: "Swimming" (Brazil, 2006) 2 min World In Your Hands (Norway, 2007) 3 min Things You Think: "Love" (Denmark/Germany/Ireland, 2007) 5 min Skylab is Falling! (USA, 2007) 7 min Fantazy, the Bear: "The Moon Country" (Poland, 2007) 13 min Ruby Who? (Australia, 2007) 6 min The Tree Elves (China/Russia, 2008) 7 min Collectibles (USA, 2007) 12 min Once A Crow... (Iran, 2006) 18 min
Little Dodo	1:30 p.m.	Wilmette Theatre	4 to 6
Little Dodo Germany 2008 75 minutes directed by Thilo Grat Rothkirch In the depths of the green rainforest, young orangutan Dodo can imitate nearly ever sound he hears-from splashing drops of water to chirping cicadas. One day, Dodo is surprised to find a violin, or a "thingamabob," as Darwin the wise old ape calls it. Dodo is excited about this brand-new noise-but the thingamabob sounds so terrible that it even scares the dreaded tiger! When the river dries out and the rainforest animals experience a drought, Dodo wonders if the thingamabob might save them all. Join Dodo, Darwin and a cast of crazy creatures as they listen with their hearts and discover the life-changing power of music.
Surprise Me!	3:00 p.m.	Wilmette Theatre	8 to 10
Surprise Me! 77 minutes Keep your eyes peeled, your ears perked and your mind open for surprises! Share hijinks and shenanigans with amateur junior high detectives Shawn and Gus. Befriend live-in elephants and plucky penguins with a fussy zookeeper and an adventurous little girl! Then embark on a mission with Robbie the Reindeer to defeat a sinister extra-terrestrial plot (with the voices of Ozzy Osbourne and Keira Knightley). The Big Adventures of Little Shawn and Gus: "Hygeia" (USA, 2008) 2 min Zoologic (USA, 2007) 4 min Cookies For Sale (USA, 2007) 4 min Because You're Gorgeous (South Africa, 2007) 5 min Elephants (UK , 2008) 13 min Burley! (Australia, 2007) 9 min DogBoy (Canada, 2007) 11 min Robbie the Reindeer - Close Encounters of the Herd Kind (UK, 2007) 29 min
Ping Pong Playa	3:30 p.m.	Wilmette Theatre	11 and up
Ping Pong Playa USA 2007 96 minutes directed by Jessica Yu In the shadow of his older brother, Michael, a ping pong champion, Christopher "C-dub" Wang is a free spirit who loves hip hop music and basketball. C-dub wants nothing to do with the family tradition of ping pong, especially the family-run ping-pong store, and his mother's class at the local Chinese Community Center. But with a national tournament coming up and an injured Michael unable to defend his title, C-dub must become the player he pretends to be and defend his family's ping pong dynasty! PG-13
Red Zora	5:00 p.m.	Wilmette Theatre	11 to 13
Red Zora Germany/Sweden 2007 99 minutes directed by Peter Kahane Twelve-year-old Branko has only one dream: to play violin alongside his long-lost father. Branko sets about making this dream come true by trekking along the Mediterranean coast, but his father remains elusive. During his search, Branko finds an ally in fourteen-year-old Red Zora, the leader of a gang of outlaw orphans. Chased by the rich kids of the local well-to-do families and the local police, Zora and her gang face down their opponents with remarkable ingenuity and spirit. When Branko is offered the opportunity to learn the violin from the gorgeous and gifted mayor's daughter Zlata, he must decide what is more important: his long-awaited dream or his newfound friends?

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Title	Time	Venue	Ages
Be My Buddy	9:30 a.m.	Biograph Theatre	2 to 5
Be My Buddy 64 minutes A friend is someone you share many things with: your toys, your books, even your secrets. A gang of eager eavesdroppers discovers their friend's hidden hideaway! When energetic Bunny brings down Monkey's precisely perched palace of cards the two come together for a lesson in caution and care. After dressing up in cool and colorful costumes to fit in, little Ruby learns that being your own friend can be fun, too. Lost Friend (USA, 2007) 1 min Nursery Rhymes: "The Light is on at Virag's" (Hungary, 2006) 1 min Don't Smash (USA, 2007) 3 min Lullaby (USA, 2008) 2 min Tyler's New Bike (USA, 2008) 8 min Dear Fatty (USA, 2008) 7 min Carrot on the Beach (Estonia, 2008) 6 min Bruno (Germany, 2008) 3 min The Cardhouse Builder and the Little Dog (Sweden, 2006) 8 min Ruby Who? (Australia, 2007) 6 min Miriam's Picnic (Estonia, 2007) 5 min Vegetable Fairies: "The Secret" (Japan, 2007) 5 min The New Species (Latvia, 2008) 9 min
Reach For the Stars!	11:00 a.m.	Biograph Theatre	4 to 6
Reach For the Stars! 73 minutes These delightful shorts show that you can reach the highest heights, when you remember to keep your feet on the ground! A sun-loving snowman heats up on a summer beach. A new bicycle inspires a great adventure. A little mouse scales the heights and lights of a Christmas tree. Anything is possible-if you just try hard and put your mind to it! The Dark (USA, 2007) 2 min World In Your Hands (Norway, 2007) 3 min Carrot on the Beach (Estonia, 2008) 6 min Tyler's New Bike (USA, 2008) 8 min Tales for Tiny Tots: Everybody Gets to Come Along (Sweden, 2007) 5 min The Night Before Christmas (USA, 2007) 6 min The Cardhouse Builder and the Little Dog (Sweden, 2006) 8 min Ruby Who? (Australia, 2007) 6 min The Little Mouse Who Wanted to Touch a Star (Greece, 2007) 29 min
A Tale of Two Mozzies	11:00 a.m.	Facets Cinema	5 to 9
A Tale of Two Mozzies Denmark 2007 75 minutes directed by Jannik Hastrup directed by Flemming Quist Moller In this bubbly and vivacious story from Denmark, two young "Mozzies" (short for "mosquitoes") are living the good life-Dagmar is devoted to her dancing, and Egon plans to tour the world on his new bicycle! But when the red ant queen Dominella and her soldiers take over the nearby black ants' colony, the Mozzies are drawn into an exciting drama that puts their friendship to the test and drives them to really use their talents. Together with a horde of interesting creatures-beetles, bees, fleas, and even a troll!-the Mozzies will stop at nothing to protect the newborn ant princess and save their world!
Top Pix - Kids' Flicks II	1:00 p.m.	Facets Cinema	11 to 13
Top Pix - Kids' Flicks II 83 minutes These high-energy, creative short films are made by a handful of the best young international filmmakers that we could get our hands on! Representing seven different countries, the films in Top Pix - Kids' Flicks II were hand picked by our international youth jury. Two bumbling bell boys wreak comic chaos at a hotel, competing magicians turn the world upside down and a high-noon showdown spoofs classic spaghetti Westerns. The Artist (USA, 2007) 5 min Rose (Croatia, 2006) 2 min Cat-astrophe in the Hotel del Gallo (Mexico, 2006) 4 min Treasure Diversity (USA, 2007) 10 min Skirmish (UK, 2007) 3 min The Good, the Bag, and the Ugly (USA, 2007) 4 min Claustrophobia (Croatia, 2007) 2 min New Orleans (USA, 2007) 6 min Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow (USA, 2007) 2 min Life Like Smoke (Bangladesh, 2007) 10 min Of King and Man (USA, 2007) 7 min I Can Still Dream (Australia, 2008) 6 min The Amazing Adventures of Sarah Waters (USA, 2007) 6 min The World in a Crystal Ball (Croatia, 2006) 3 min Bullies! (Italy, 2007) 13 min
Shake, Rattle and Roll	10:00 a.m.	Wilmette Theatre	2 to 5
Shake, Rattle and Roll 60 minutes Shimmy and shake down the aisles during this energetic shorts program that is sure to leave you feeling snappy. Make friends with a sweet hearted snowman before he's melted by spring in Breaking the Ice. Sing songs ‘until the cows come home' with Dooby, Dooby Moo's blue-ribbon barnyard band. And have a blast under the Big Top with Showtime's talented traveling circus. Lost Friend (USA, 2007) 1 min Three-Feet-Peter (Germany, 2007) 2 min Breaking the Ice (USA, 2007) 1 min Maggie and Mildred (USA, 2008) 4 min Miriam's Picnic (Estonia, 2007) 5 min Dooby, Dooby Moo (USA, 2007) 10 min Carrot on the Beach (Estonia, 2008) 6 min The Little Quarterback (USA, 2008) 5 min The Coyote and the Tortoise (USA, 2007) 3 min Lullaby (USA, 2008) 2 min Dear Fatty (USA, 2008) 7 min The Dark (USA, 2007) 2 min Showtime (USA, 2008) 12 min
Quest For A Heart	10:30 a.m.	Wilmette Theatre	6 to 9
Quest For A Heart Finland 2007 80 minutes directed by Pekka Lehtosaari Rollis are contrary creatures, full of tricks, mischief, and mayhem-and they especially dislike doing the right thing! Quest for a Heart is the story of a typical Rolli named .... Rolli. One day outside Rollivillage, he meets Millie, a beautiful elf girl who loves flowers and peace. In Millie, Rolli discovers a new kind of friend-even though elves and Rollies typically do not get along. But when a mysterious force begins to destroy the elf forest, Rolli, Millie and their friends must band together in their quest for a magic heart from the land of winter. Anything can happen now-and Rolli might just learn that helping others has a magic all its own!
Perfect Pedigree	11:30 a.m.	Wilmette Theatre	5 to 8
Perfect Pedigree 79 minutes From pachyderms to aliens, creatures great and small show their winning sides in these captivating shorts. A determined bird meets its match in a little bug. A little boy learns to tame the butterflies in his stomach. A herd of clever elephants hide inside a house and find a special friend. You'll cheer for these champions who prove that it takes kindness and caring to be best in show. The Squirrel Next Door (Canada, 2007) 1 min Alien For Christmas (USA, 2007) 3 min Big Electric Light (USA, 2008) 5 min The Sparrow and the Boll (Iran, 2007) 12 min The Moffels: "The Arrival" (Germany, 2008) 4 min Butterflies (USA, 2008) 16 min Colorful Planet (Croatia, 2007) 4 min Elephants (UK , 2008) 13 min The Bear is Coming (Latvia, 2008) 16 min
Stella and the Star of the Orient	12:30 p.m.	Wilmette Theatre	9 to 11
Stella and the Star of the Orient Germany 2007 90 minutes Rummaging through the attic at her grandmother's villa, Stella is suddenly transported 100 years into the past and meets two children, Clementine and Gustav. Stella is utterly amazed when she realizes that little Clementine is her own great-grandmother! But times are tough in this cozy abode-the family faces financial ruin, and Clementine may have to give up her dream of becoming a doctor. Unless, of course, the children can find the mysterious Star of the Orient... Join Stella, Clementine and Gustav as they embark on an incredible journey and discover that no matter where you are in time or place, family is forever!
The Lost Treasure of the Knights Templar III: The Mystery of the Snake Crown	1:30 p.m.	Wilmette Theatre	11 to 14
The Lost Treasure of the Knights Templar III: The Mystery of the Snake Crown Denmark 2008 80 minutes directed by Giacomo Campeotto Four courageous friends team up with the Grand Master of the Knights Templar to return the lost treasure of the Snake Crown to its rightful owners, the Maltese Knights. To do this, they must travel to the ancient island of Malta, where they are awed by its beauty but opposed by its inhabitants. Can a lovely and sympathetic local girl provide the answers they need? And what will they do when the Snake Crown is suddenly stolen? This intelligent and inspired adventure will keep you on the edge of your seat!