Kids Made films at 2023 San Diego International Kids Film Festival
2023 San Diego International Kids Film Festival--Kids Made Films

  Around Me
Canada | 10:21 Children-made | Drama
Director: Vera Dunlop-Vaillancourt
In “Around Me,” a young woman and her mother struggle to find common ground and come together following an event within the family.
  Bad Day for Tomas
Lithuania | 2:19 Children-made | Animation
Director:Ugnė Gintaraitė
Chef Tom loves his job, but he doesn't like to rush. In his haste, Tom didn't notice that he had been handed a wrong ingredient. A client was poisoned and a fired Tom was attacked by a cat on his way home. The film done by 8-year-old girl in the way she sees the world.
Crosswalk Man's Busy Day
Taiwan | 7:12 Children-made | Animation
Director: I-Lin Wan, Kai-Sin Wang, I-Tien Hsiao, I-Ai Hsiao, Chieh-Ke Liao
Crosswalk Man’s job is to direct traffic. One busy day he wants to attend the Vole Kingdom's party but is fatigued and ends up fainting in his traffic light! The voles notice that he hasn’t showed up and hit the streets looking for him. After bringing Crosswalk Man back to rest, they enlist the help of the fireflies to direct the traffic. From now on, whenever Crosswalk Man gets tired and wants to rest, the fireflies come to take over.
     Computer Catastrophe
United States | 1:44 Children-made | Animation
Director: David Heller, Andrew Jones-Twiggs, Shepherd Sieg
A boy faces technical difficulties when he's sucked into his computer
Donut World
United States | 5:16 Children-made | Animation
Director: Dana Leigh Snyder
"It all began at Donut World. Just a regular donut shop in a regular town. But if you're a day old donut, you get to go to the real Donut World."
A stop-motion animation created by 5-7 year olds. Part of Urban Wildlife Arts Animated Storytelling class at Village Community School in Manhattan, NY. Winter 2023.
     Electric Avenue
United States | 3:00 Children-made | Drama
Director: Andrew Luria
The MagTV team put together a story on the importance of electric vehicles, and the positive effects we could see if more people were willing to adopt the idea of switching to EVs.
Encounter
China | 6:29 Children-made | Drama
Director: Sophie Wu
"Encounter" is a Sci-fi comedy movie that tells the story of a young boy's unrealistic belief in aliens. His friends try to make him give up his belief through pranks. Will they succeed?
    Half Good, Half Bad
Poland | 7:30 Children-made | Animation
Director: Jeremi Rzadowski
A multithreaded story about the amazing adventures of Anna and Farmer, the main characters of the animated film by 6-year-old Jeremy. A couple of friends are kidnapped through a magical portal. Each of them ends up in a different world, meeting on their way characters who do not always have good intentions. Evil lurks around every corner...
  Metamorphosis
United States | 2:00 Children-made | Animation
Director:Bryn Wright
Metamorphosis is a metaphor for the challenges everyone experiences during adolescence... FROG wants to be stronger, AXOLOTL doesn't want to grow up, LADYBUG is going through "phases" and CATERPILLAR wants things to move more quickly. Written & animated by 12-year-old Bryn Wright, Metamorphosis is an upbeat and encouraging film for all ages - especially for youth in transition. Often the simplest solution is to "wait a while".
   

Our Days in Dongshi
Taiwan | 9:39 Children-made | Drama
Director:Hsiang-Yu Li
Dongshi is a coastline township in Taiwan, famous for its fresh fish and sweet, fat oysters. Local children learn to be independent from an early age, not only cooking for themselves, but also helping their parents out, only enjoying themselves after work is done. They love riding around together on their bicycles and sometimes play by the embankment, watching the sunset and enjoying the rare leisure time.

Splash! The Duckling Who Was Afraid of Water
United States | 6:22 Children-made | Animation
Director: NongoloMuteto
Every time his mother gives the bath call, Splash runs and hides. Splash is terrified of water and he especially hates taking baths. In this charming tale of confidence and courage Splash learns about facing and overcoming his fears. Enjoy Splash's antics and hilarious dance moves!
  The Magic Stone
United States | 8:24 Children-made | Drama
Director:Lux Elizabeth Wolett
Upon finding a magical stone that gives them super powers, three girls must choose to use their powers for good or bad.
  Water, Star Medicine
United States | 10:00 Children-made | Documentary
Director: Middle School Students
A teacher and her students study the nature, science, and brilliance of water. They visit the Rio Grande in New Mexico and interview Veda Austin, a New Zealand Māori scientist to learn that water is life, memory, and healing.
    You Are Enough
United Kingdom | 14:55 Children-made | Drama
Director: Children of St Luke's Primary School
Abbie is struggling with life in primary school. SATS, growing up, moving to secondary school and losing her friends is making her increasingly worried and upset. Each night she has nightmares about her future, until her dreams appear and take her on an adventure of self-discovery where she must learn to overcome her anxieties. But will she be able to do it?