Belmont World Family Film Festival

Belmont World Film's 22nd Family Festival is a celebration of some of the world's most imaginative films for and about children, brought to life on the big screen as a shared experience for children aged 3-12 and their families.

Schedule Of Events

10:30 AM : Pet Projects

From playful pets to wild creatures, this collection of funny and creative, wordless, international animated short films from around the world in a variety of animation styles—from charming stop-motion to stunning 2D and 3D animation—blends humor, emotion, and creativity. Age 3-8

11:45 AM : Elli And The Ghostly Ghost Train

Set in a futuristic world where ghosts and the abnormal are no longer allowed in society, homeless little ghost Elli goes in search of her missing uncle, and ends up hiding in a Ghost Train filled with eccentric residents. While on the lookout for a place to belong, she accidentally attracts the attention from the "outsideworld" and must team up with the Ghost Train’s motley crew on a crazy quest to save the Ghost Train’s future. Along the way she finds friendship and family. Age 3-8

1:30 PM : Dounia And The Great White North Shown With Skipping Rope

Dounia and her grandparents experience life in Canada after fleeing the war in Syria, leaving her father in Aleppo. She and her new French Canadian and indigenous friends delight in sharing their respective cultures. Missing her father deeply, Dounia follows her indigenous friend’s grandmother’s advice to call out to him with all her heart. In Skipping Rope, a young girl yearns for the life her older sister leads: being part of a rope skipping team, trendy shoes, a close circle of friends, and the affectionate gaze of their parents. Age 5-12+

3:15 PM : Winners

Eleven-year-old Mona, a Kurdish girl who fled Syria with her family, now lives in a culturally vibrant Berlin neighborhood where most kids are from other countries. Struggling with German but fluent in soccer, Mona longs for the country she left behind, her street soccer matches, and the encouragement of her beloved aunt. When a teacher spots her talent and persuades her to join the school soccer team, Mona faces new challenges as she navigates clashes with her teammates, each grappling with their own struggles. To claim the school’s first-ever city-wide championship, Mona and her team must overcome obstacles on and off the field, discovering the true meaning of teamwork along the way. Age 10+

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