The films screened will be a theatrical experience with an exposure to the best of Indian and International Cinema. The children will also get a hands-on experience of optics and moving images in workshops planned.
The festival features films made by masters like Satyajit Ray, Gullermo Del Toro, Isao Takahata, Hayao Miyazaki. The participating students will get a flavour of the best of children’s films that will expose them to history, story telling cultures and hopefully open up conversations about the world.
CFF
Kiki's Delivery Service
Hayao Miyazaki
Japanese
103
1989
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Thirteen-year-old witch Kiki leaves home with her talking cat, Jiji, to find her independence. Settling in a coastal town, she starts a flying delivery service. When self-doubt strips away her magical powers, Kiki must overcome her insecurities to save her friend Tombo, ultimately rediscovering her true inner strength.
Song of the Sea
Tomm Moore
English
93
2014
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Song of the Sea follows 10-year-old Ben and his mute sister, Saoirse, a mythical selkie who turns into a seal. To save the dying spirit world, Ben must help Saoirse find her magical coat and sing her song, ultimately healing their family’s grief and restoring balance to Ireland.
The Sheep Detectives
Kyle Balda
English
109
2026
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When their beloved shepherd George is found murdered with a spade, his unusually clever flock of sheep—who learned about crime solving from his nightly read-aloud mysteries—take the case into their own hooves. Realizing the local police are clueless, the flock ventures out of their peaceful meadow and into the human world to outsmart a killer.