Kids Cinema Circle (SCT KC1)
Product Description
Kids Cinema Circle Includes: PAWS, THE DARK, JOE, CHASING PATTERNS, RYAN'S WELL
Paws: This is a hilarious short film about the secret life of dogs. Akasha, an adorable Keeshonden, is left home along while her human family is away for the day. Watch as she makes the most of it in ways that only a clever dog can! Written and Directed by Max & Bill Glader. [9 minutes in English]
The Dark: A young boy, too afraid to fall asleep, meets a mystical girl who gently asks him to help her chase away the monsters caught in her long, dark hair. in combing and combing to free the sprites, he begins to overcome his fears, making peace with the night. An imaginative story illustrated in an original way. Written and Animated by Maori Stanton. [4 minutes in English]
Joe: Seraphim "Joe" Fortes, born in the West Indies, became one of Vancouver's most beloved citizens. For more than thirty years, Joe Fortes swam in English Bay every Wednesday afternoon. He was a self-appointed lifeguard, taught thousands of kids to swim and saved over a hundred lives. Yet there were people who did not respect him because of his skin color. Through his determination, kindness and love for children, Joe changed attitudes. Using a colorful blend of music, poetry, cut outs and computer animation, this film celebrates Joe's life. Directed by Jill Haras. [9 minutes in English]
Chasing Patterns: Young Liam doesn't like math until he discovers the beauty of patterns in nature. The effect of his discovery has a wakening effect on his life, and the life of his father, both of whom had sheltered their hearts. Parental viewing recommended. Directed by Monika Henning. [17 minutes in English]
Ryan's Well: In kindergarten, six-year-old Ryan Hreljac learned that children in an African village in Uganda had to walk many kilometers to get fresh drinking water. He decided to raise the $70 he believed it would take to drill a well for the village. When it turned out that several thousand dollars were required to drill the well, he was not disheartened, and decided to raise even more money. Ryan's moving story demonstrates if we are willing to take responsibility for the state of the planet today, the world can truly be a better place. Directed by Lalita Krishna. [50 minutes in English]
Paws: This is a hilarious short film about the secret life of dogs. Akasha, an adorable Keeshonden, is left home along while her human family is away for the day. Watch as she makes the most of it in ways that only a clever dog can! Written and Directed by Max & Bill Glader. [9 minutes in English]
The Dark: A young boy, too afraid to fall asleep, meets a mystical girl who gently asks him to help her chase away the monsters caught in her long, dark hair. in combing and combing to free the sprites, he begins to overcome his fears, making peace with the night. An imaginative story illustrated in an original way. Written and Animated by Maori Stanton. [4 minutes in English]
Joe: Seraphim "Joe" Fortes, born in the West Indies, became one of Vancouver's most beloved citizens. For more than thirty years, Joe Fortes swam in English Bay every Wednesday afternoon. He was a self-appointed lifeguard, taught thousands of kids to swim and saved over a hundred lives. Yet there were people who did not respect him because of his skin color. Through his determination, kindness and love for children, Joe changed attitudes. Using a colorful blend of music, poetry, cut outs and computer animation, this film celebrates Joe's life. Directed by Jill Haras. [9 minutes in English]
Chasing Patterns: Young Liam doesn't like math until he discovers the beauty of patterns in nature. The effect of his discovery has a wakening effect on his life, and the life of his father, both of whom had sheltered their hearts. Parental viewing recommended. Directed by Monika Henning. [17 minutes in English]
Ryan's Well: In kindergarten, six-year-old Ryan Hreljac learned that children in an African village in Uganda had to walk many kilometers to get fresh drinking water. He decided to raise the $70 he believed it would take to drill a well for the village. When it turned out that several thousand dollars were required to drill the well, he was not disheartened, and decided to raise even more money. Ryan's moving story demonstrates if we are willing to take responsibility for the state of the planet today, the world can truly be a better place. Directed by Lalita Krishna. [50 minutes in English]
