San Diego International Children's Film Festival
August 31, 2024
San Diego Central Library downtown
The 20th San Diego International Children's Film Festival opened July 28 at Comic-Con International, and now moves to the Neil Morgan Auditorium at the San Diego Central Library downtown for a full day of free screenings from 10 am to 5 pm Saturday, Aug. 31.
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Short films from around the world - animation, live-action, and documentary - plus filmmaker appearances. Special showcase collections from our most celebrated filmmakers of the past 20 years.
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Go here to see the film schedule
Go here to reserve free admission for screenings Aug. 31 at the San Diego Central Library
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​​​​The festival is bringing Marusya Shuvalova, a young Ukrainian filmmaker, and her family to Los Angeles and San Diego to screen her two fantastic short documentary films about life as a child during wartime. The family arrives Aug. 26 and Marusya will be present for the Aug. 31 screening of her two short films at the San Diego Central Library downtown. Marusya will also make school appearances and have filmmaker learning experiences with industry professionals. We still need some more help to pay for on-the-ground expenses.​ Please help us support this brave and talented young filmmaker!
​Please donate to the fundraiser here!
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​Special Presentation​
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Five all-time audience favorite short films, and encore screening of Dana's newest, "La Bibliotheque"
Award-winning filmmaker, actor, screenwriter
Q&A with Dana Koops
Podcast interview with Dana Koops
Thanks to our Presenting Sponsors:
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​​​​​​​Thanks to our Principal Sponsor.......
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At the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television we are committed to being a world-renowned interdisciplinary professional hub, dedicated to cultivating exceptional humanistic storytellers, trailblazing industry leaders, and insightful scholars. Rooted in our rich heritage as a top-tier entertainment and performing arts institution, we champion diverse and innovative voices that have the power to enlighten, captivate, and usher in transformative change for a brighter future. Learn more at tft.ucla.edu/
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Thanks to our Supporting Sponsors......
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The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television nurtures and develops diverse new filmmaking voices via training and mentoring by internationally recognized faculty, high-level internship opportunities, industry-standard resources, and hands-on production experience. Located a quick flight from Hollywood in the desert southwest, this 'best-kept secret' has been steadily funneling talent into the film and television business for years. Learn more at tftv.arizona.edu
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We also produce the Los Angeles International Children's Film Festival. Visit www.childrensfilmla.org
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The festivals seek sponsors and partnerships. Contact us at sdchildrensfilm@gmail.com Want to be on our email list? Send an email to sdchildrensfilm@gmail.com
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Thanks to our Aug. 31 host.......
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