A WHOLE DAY OF MOVIE MAGIC AND FUN!
FAMILY FILM DAY AT THE OAC
SUNDAY, OCT. 11 • NOON – 4:00 PM
SEQUOIA CINEMA + OUTDOOR ART CLUB • MILL VALLEY
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Join us for movies and more, for families of all kinds and kids of all ages. Mix and match, pick and choose –you won’t want to miss this amazing assemblage of films and fun!
Catch one or two films, then head over to the OAC and keep the fun going!
Enjoy all-ages activities and entertainment for the whole family, including: face painting/glitter tattoos (dragons, unicorns, superheroes, your call) • balloon art (swords, animals, hats, and everything in between) • a hands-on optical toy and flipbook workshop • local vendors offering artisanal crafts and tasty treats!
SHORTS: ALL THE YOUNG PUNKS
AGES 14+
11am – 12:30pm • SEQUOIA CINEMA
“All the young Punks, Laugh your life ‘Cause there ain’t much to cry for.” Explore grief, community, and coming of age in stories both personal and universal with these dynamic youth-produced shorts.
SPLISH SPLASH FOREVER
AGES 10+
11:15am – 12:45pm • SEQUOIA CINEMA
Produced by actor Natalie Portman, Ugo Bienvenu’s visionary animated tale of time-space travel, suitable for ages 8-118, evokes the best of Studio Ghibli and features Arnaud Toulon’s gorgeous orchestral score. This year’s top prize at Annecy.
SHORTS: COLLEGE ANIMATION SHOWCASE 2
AGES 6+
1:30pm – 3:00pm • SEQUOIA CINEMA
MVFF partners with CalArts, UC Santa Cruz, UCLA and CSU Long Beach for a second showcase of animated work directed by female and nonbinary filmmakers. Films include kid-friendly topics like animals, family, friendship, big dreams, and outer space.
BOSS CAT
AGES 8+
2:00pm – 3:30pm • SEQUOIA CINEMA
Sonja, born with Down Syndrome, is a bundle of energy who dreams of dance and demands independence. This inclusively produced family-friendly film is a testament to the power of resilience, creative expression, and love.
ADDITIONAL FAMILY FRIENDLY FILMS AT MVFF49
There are many more hidden gems in the festival program for families to view together. Here are just a few to get you started…
BRAVE CAT
AGES 8+
Oscar®-winning Chilean animator Gabriel Osorio’s beautifully imaginative settings (inspired by the Patagonian landscape) and intricate handmade production design weave a family-friendly tale of bravery, determination, and forgiveness.
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BRIAN
AGES 9+
Rising star Ben Wang is superb as a teenager given to self-sabotage who decides to run for senior class president in Will Robb’s SXSW breakout hit, an uproarious and heartfelt coming-of-age comedy.
HOLD ONTO ME
AGES 15+
Rising star Ben Wang is superb as a teenager given to self-sabotage who decides to run for senior class president in Will Robb’s SXSW breakout hit, an uproarious and heartfelt coming-of-age comedy.
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IRON BOY
AGES 12+
A young boy navigates life from inside an iron corset in Wall-E and Up animator Louis Clichy’s tender, funny rite-of-passage story that honestly confronts the distress that every adolescent endures.
Age Recommendations: We provide age recommendations for Family Film programs to assist parents in making appropriate film selections. These recommendations cannot adequately reflect the standards of every parent or the needs of every child, so please plan your movie-going experience accordingly.
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