New Orleans International Children’s Film Festival
The New Orleans Film Society and the Los Angeles International Children’s Film Festival (LAICFF) present the second annual New Orleans International Children’s Film Festival, August 8-9, 2009 at the Louisiana Children's Museum, 420 Julia Street.
Animation Workshops: 11:30am - 12:30pm
Film Screenings: 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Workshops and screenings are free with a NOFS membership or museum admission!
Saturday, August 8
Program #1 - 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
“Animation Showcase!”
One hour of assorted creative animation from around the world. (A)
Program #2 - 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
"Golliwog’s Cakewalk" - Joe Chomiak
Careful what you step on. (L)
"Dad’s Red Tractor" - Joe Chomiak
A boy’s adventures on a tractor. (L)
"I Sing on the Cake" - Nadia Chaney
A sweet song of love from a daughter to the immigrant mother who taught her to trust her art. (A)
“Tah-Dah” - Stacey Chomiak
One bug, one farmer and the cello that brought them together. (A)
“For A Fistful of Snow” - Julien Ezri
In the wild north, a battle over a fistful of snow. (A)
"The Collection" - Keren Albala
A curious girl investigates the mysterious disintegration of her paper world. (A)
"The Juggler" - Jack Ofield
Is there anything the Juggler cannot juggle? (A)
"Dandelion … Will Make You Wise" - Jack Ofield
The beginning of the world is with us always. (A)
“Circus Minimus” - Jack Ofield
The American circus reconstructed by craftsman Henry Dunklee. (A)
"Egg Robot Momo" - Shinhee Kim
The offspring of a chicken robot and a human robot knows he is different. (A)
“The Fan and the Flower” - Bill Plympton
An ill-fated romance between a fan and a flower magically creates a fairy tale ending. From famed animator Bill Plympton. Narrated by Paul Giamatti. (A)
Program #3 - 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
“Lightride” - Ian Fischer
He wakes in darkness. A formless world. He creates with light. (A)
"Two Scoops of Justice" - Zachary Lind
Two boys with overactive imaginations play superheroes. (A)
“Pigeon Pilfer” - Michael Stevenson
The stares of pigeons torment a man as he attempts to enjoy a corndog. (A)
"Snuggle Time" - Angela O’Sullivan
The story of a little girl, a vampire and the stuffed toy lamb caught between them. (A)
“Gerald’s Last Day” - Justin and Shel Rasch
Gerald the dog is scheduled for termination by the pound at 5 p.m. Can he find an adopter in time? (A)
“Moongirl” - Henry Selick
One night, a boy and his flying squirrel are caught by a fish and taken to meet the Girl in the Moon. From the director of “A Nightmare Before Christmas,” “James and the Giant Peach” and “Coraline.” (A)
Program #4 - 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
“The Hard Life of a Dog” - Ryan T. Fulton
Even dogs can learn lessons. (A)
"La Cecilia" - Ari Carillo
The life of a Japanese tourist changes forever when a Mexican florist serenades her. (A)
"Beets" - Eric Patton
A young imaginative boy faces his parents in a battle of the will as they force him to eat his beets. (A) (14:00)
"1/2 Off: The Mini Adventures of Burger" - Jess Haber
A package of ground beef tries a last-ditch effort of escape before consumption. (L)
"Propose" - Daniel Racusin
A music video for the Japanese band Paraele Stripes. (A) (4:30)
“Gallery Girl” - Andrew Marshel
Tired of her flat existence, a girl painted on an Egyptian hieroglyphic wall decides to explore the other paintings. (A)
“Dear Fatty” - Hsin-I Tseng
A little girl writes a letter to her pet hamster Fatty, wondering why he took a trip away from home. (A)
"Karma Cafe" - Eben Kostbar
A coffee shop cashier instills confidence in a lonely, young man seeking love. Are they the words of The Wise? Or simply acts of coincidence? (L)
"Wishful Thinking" - Jane Sablow
An imaginative 3-year-old changes the theme of her traditional birthday party. (A)
“V” - Ly Bolia
A celebration of the letter V. (A)
“What to Eat, Oscar?” - Mig Jou
A fox needs a snack. (A)
“A Flat in B Minor” - Scott Fiander
The changing of a flat tire to the rhythm of a tango...in B Minor....on a distant planet. (A)
Program #5 - 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
"Lolly’s Box" - Valerie LaPointe
Lolly’s fort was an old cardboard box. Suddenly, things changed. (A)
“Summer Storm” - Valerie LaPointe
One hot summer day, two girls decide to save the world from global warming. (A)
"One Little Step" - Nicholas Economides
A heartfelt comedy about a mime and a clown, two social outcasts trying to face their fate. (L)
"Jellyfish Niche" - Jenny Sherman
A little jellyfish has trouble finding his niche. (A)
“Sharon Louden Showcase” - Sharon Louden
A collection of short, animated films from renowned visual artist Sharon Louden. (A)
“Fossil Fools” - Calvin Prieto, Max Groff, Jun Kwak, Michael Relth, Kenny Ceron
When the human world faces environmental extinction, a courageous little dinosaur takes a heroic stand. (A)
“Red & Blue” - Tyler Ayres
A short story about personality and perseverance. Each day two little balloons hold a race…. (A)
“Montrose Avenue” - Marek Colek/Pat Shewchuck
One day in the neighborhood – more eventful than it appears. (A)
Sunday, August 9
Program #6 - 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
“Watching Thoughts” - David Friedman
Your mind is relaxed. Watch your breath as it goes in and out. Now ...watch your thoughts as they go by. (A)
“Odysseus and the Cyclops” - Emily Salva
A Cyclops learns a lesson or two. (A)
"The Deep" - Eric Best
Based on a poem written by Eric Best for his daughter while he was sailing alone from Hawaii to San Francisco. (A)
“Be Mime Valentine” - Eric Reinig
Even mimes need love. (A)
“Repaired” - Seung-Hoo Ihm
Two aliens try to fix their UFO after crashing from the Moon to the Earth. (A)
“The Jackson Pollock Project” - Lisa Cassandra
Los Angeles school kids learn about the great American artist Jackson Pollock. (L)
Program #7 - 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
"Cravings" - Jane Sablow
Chronicling the brief journey of a very determined little girl. (A)
"Wishful Thinking" - Jane Sablow
An imaginative 3-year-old changes the theme of her traditional birthday party. (A)
"Incantation" - Nancy Rodwan
Brings a poem to life by mixing enchanting images with Elinor Wylie's magical words. (A)
