Amra’s father Erdene is the leader of the last nomads opposing global mining companies digging for gold in the Mongolian steppe. After his father dies in a tragic car accident, Amra sets out to continue the fight in his father's spirit – but with the tools of an 11-year-old boy.
● Byambasuren Davaa
● 97’
● Germany, Mongolia
Microplastic Madness is an optimistic take on the local and global plastic pollution crisis as told through a refreshing urban youth point of view with an inspiring take action message.
● Atsuko Quirk, Debby Lee Cohen
● 75'
● USA
Sune’s class is going on a secret school trip. Sune and Sophie are really looking forward to spending time together when Sune suddenly realizes that Grandpa Helmer’s wedding is the same weekend. Panic!
● Jon Holmberg
● 88’
● Sweden
Junu, a 5-year-old girl who has trouble learning left from right is often asked by elders around her to wear her shoes correctly.
● Kedar Shrestha
● 13'
● Nepal
Meet Bella, Rella and Sierra, a trio of skateboarding six-year-olds who form the Pink Helmet Posse. This fantastical short follows the girls as they pop ollies and shred through gender stereotypes—all while dressed in tutus.
● Ben Mullinkosson, Kristelle Laroche
● 8’
● USA
Skateistan, a nonprofit, focuses on recruiting girls from impoverished neighborhoods to not only teach them to skateboard, but to help educate them so they can join - or return to - the public school system.
● Carol Dysinger
● 40'
● USA
