Family Cinema with Therapy Dogs Session

What secrets does the world hold? Children are curious, and adults are exploring. A little fish eager to jump out of its bowl, quarreling insects, the changing ocean, a puppy with separation anxiety, and a weasel darting through the city at night.This collection of short films is for all ages, inviting everyone to discover the world's wonders together!

Cat & Fish, Nilram Ranjbar, Iran 2024, 2min

A goldfish in a small container goes to a bigger pond with the help of a cat and the sun.

The Awakening of Insects, Xiaoqiong Zhang, United States 2024, 2min

The Awakening of Insects is a 2D animated short film presenting three scenes from insect life when spring is coming. Cute and silly characters wake up from their winter sleep and celebrate the awakening in their own unique ways. Through its lighthearted portrayal, it also encourages viewers to live life to the fullest and expect the next beautiful moment will come.

Disappearing Jewels, Will Kim,  United States 2024, 15min

Remembering the filmmaker's grandfather who was a blind man and walking weather forecast, Will Kim interviews ocean experts and brings his perspective on the impact of climate change and ocean warming.

Cold Soda, Huayi Yu, United States 2024, 2min

Your dog is always thinking about you and wants to get you a cold soda.

Before Dawn, Wei Xu, Japan 2024, 6min

One cold and damp morning, two weasels were wandering the quiet streets. They get separated at one point but are reunited. Just then, bells and alarms began to ring through the city, and dawn came.