A FREE program of international short films curated especially for young people.
THE MOST MAGNIFICENT THING
Director: Arna Selznick
The Most Magnificent Thing is an inspirational story about a little girl with a creative spirit, determined to make great things. Joined by her best friend, her pet dog, the two happily explore the world, doing absolutely everything together. When she receives her very own tool kit, the little girl sets out to make the most magnificent thing for her best friend – but it’s not as easy as she thinks! The Most Magnificent Thing is a timeless tale about learning through perseverance and hard work, the power of love, and selflessness.
ALICE IN BORNEO’S WONDERLAND
Director: Oliver Deppert
Sixteen year old Alice dives through the Looking Glass into the undewater world of Borneo, learning to SCUBA, discovering sharks and finding the ocean wild is not all as it appears at the surface.
IT’S ME, LANDON
Director: Landon Moise
Born and raised in La Loche, Saskatchewan, eight-year-old Landon Moise directed and starred in his first Wapikoni production in 2018. Landon is extremely knowledgeable about nature and animals, they make him feel at peace and influence his work. Landon cares about the environment and hopes to inspire others to treat the earth with respect.
NIGHT LIGHT
Director: Jane Suarez & Yamiset Trujillo
A wide-eyed, newborn sea turtle named Fin finds himself on the illuminated beaches of Miami. It is a perilous time to be a hatchling, with hazards of artificial light and debris present at every turn. With the help of Abueluna, his caring, celestial guide, Fin will make the daring trek from his cluttered nest to the open seas.
METAMORPHOSIS OF A BOTTLE CAP
Directors: Kathryn Jankowski
This traditionally-made stop motion film is about the ‘Reuse’ of an object beyond its intended purpose and is a celebration of the creativity and ingenuity of local people in developing nations."