2023 San Diego International Kid’s Film Festival
August 25-27
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August 25, 7:30 pm: Short Film Block 1
Senior Center Auditorium, 799 Pine Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
JOMON
Japan | 19:58 Short | Drama
Director:Fumie Nishikawa
Chihiro, an 11-year-old girl finds a palm-sized ancient female statue in a rice paddy. The statue transforms into a woman and begins to dance, expressing the way of life of ancient women. Chihiro finds a signpost for life in this figure.
August 27, 8:00 pm: Short Film Block 6
Senior Center Art Studio, 799 Pine Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Shimajiro: A World of WOW! The WOW of Biodiversity!
Japan | 23:00 Short | Animation
Director: Isamu Hirabayashi, Takamitsu Kawamura, Teppei Eriguchi
We introduce biodiversity and its significance to nature and humans through animation and live-action examples showing living creatures endemic to Japan such as the salamander. Children learn about the importance of protecting them and creating an environment where everyone can live together.
