Children's Film Festival Seattle 2021 [Online]

About

For the 16th Annual Children’s Film Festival Seattle (February 18-28, 2021), Northwest Film Forum goes completely virtual to honor the theme of “Love & Light” amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

To inspire empathy, understanding, and a nuanced view of the world, this year’s festival will feature four feature films and 16 short film programs representing 36 countries, with live-action and animated films delineated by age-appropriate viewing brackets. In total, there are 133 films in the festival this year.


Thank you CFFS sponsors!


Join us Feb. 18–28, 2021, for the 16th annual Children’s Film Festival Seattle!

HOW TO WATCH

All 16 short and feature film blocks are listed here, and will be available to view on-demand at any time during the festival (February 18-28, 2021).

With sliding-scale, pay-what-you-can ticketing and a finely curated slate of films available on-demand, CFFS 2021 will be accessible to youth, families, and film lovers of any age, residing anywhere in the United States.

PURCHASE A FESTIVAL PASS

Want to watch more than one screening block? Pass sales are an excellent way to support CFFS and NWFF’s work. Plus, they grant the most streamlined, flexible viewing experience possible!

SLIDING-SCALE PASS:

$75, $100, or $125

NWFF MEMBER PASS: $50

Since 2005, CFFS has used film as a tool for championing racial equity, diversity, inclusivity, social justice, global awareness, and the best in visual storytelling for young people. Crafted with care and concern for the urgent issues of the moment, the festival stands out for its ability to showcase the best and brightest in international cinema, while always upholding its values and commitment to creating intimate, community-minded viewing experiences.

FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS (FREE w/ RSVP!)

Storytelling for Filmmakers

Saturday, February 27
2:00pm-3:00pm PST
Ages 10-14
REGISTER

Stop Motion Animation: Playing with Food

Saturday, February 20
2:00pm-3:00pm PST
Ages 8-12
REGISTER

Art Venture: Magic Patterns Showcase Screening
A show-and-tell of the films made in the “Washi Tape Animation on Film” workshop

Sunday, February 21
1:00pm-2:30pm PST
All-Ages
REGISTER

YOUTH JURY

Each year, more than 25 youth ages 8-15 participate on youth-led juries to view films and award official prizes to CFFS’ short and feature films. Youth are the ultimate decision-makers on these panels, which provide an excellent opportunity for NWFF’s young film lovers to sharpen their critical eye and have meaningful opportunities to engage with other youth around issues of great importance to them.

LEARN MORE & REGISTER

*At this time, we are especially looking for youth ages 8-11 and 15-19


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Northwest Film Forum
1515 12th Ave,

Seattle, WA 98122

206 329 2629


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