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Future: Kids

KIDS Future (6+)

SAT 13:30 | Waschhaus Kino 1
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Germany 2025 / Animated Film / 9’
Running for
Best Kids Film
Next Stop, Planet X

Siguiente parada, Planeta X

Mexico 2025 / Short Film / 15’
Running for
Best Kids Film
Catch that fish!

Il n'y a qu'un poisson dans l'eau

France 2025 / Animated Film / 6’
Running for
Best Kids Film
Blooming Dodie

你好,朵朵

Taiwan 2026 / Short Film / 16’
Running for
Best Kids Film

One Year Anniversary

Philippines 2025 / Animated Film / 2’
Running for
Best Kids Film

Langue de Chat

France 2025 / Animated Film / 8’
Running for
Best Kids Film

LIGHTS

Spain 2025 / Animated Film / 5’
Running for
Roundabout

Im Kreis

Austria 2025 / Short Film / 12’
Running for
Best Kids Film

A NEIGHBOUR DUET

Hong Kong, United States 2025 / Animated Film / 6’
Running for
Best Kids Film
Ready! Beep!

預備!嗶!

Taiwan 2026 / Short Film / 13’
Running for
Best Kids Film
Future: Kids

KIDS Future (6+)

25. April 13:30 – 15:30 | Waschhaus Kino 1

Children are full of intense emotions! Between curiosity, courage and the feeling of being overwhelmed, the young protagonists discover the importance of solidarity. These films sensitively accompany children on their journey of self-discovery.

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Line 12

Linie 12

Germany 2025 / Animated Film / 9’

Train driver Peregrin steers his train with precision and routine. One day, the free-spirited musician Clara sneaks into the engine room. When disaster strikes, the two must overcome their differences to prevent the train from derailing.

AnimationSarah Schulz
Christopher Schmier
Gregor Wittich
Tobias Pinegger
Lydia Schüttengruber
Benjamin Wahl
Oscar Jacobson
Oscar Bittner
Art DirectorSarah Schulz
DirectorSarah Schulz
Christopher Schmier
DistributorFabian Driehorst
Film SchoolFilmakademie Baden-Würrtemberg
MusicHannes Bieber
Sophia Sämann-Brandes
Torsten Brandes
ProducerSaskia Stirn
Christopher Schmier
Sarah Schulz
Vera Paulmann
ScreenplaySarah Schulz
Sound DesignerSophia Sämann-Brandes
Torsten Brandes
Paul Powaljaew
VFX ArtistSarah Schulz
Benjamin Wahl
VoiceJan Westphal
Sara Luise Krutein
Siguiente parada, Planeta X
Next Stop, Planet X

Siguiente parada, Planeta X

Mexico 2025 / Short Film / 15’

Amidst bullying and exclusion, Emilia feels increasingly out of place. To escape the challenges of everyday life, she flees into her own fantasy world. Convinced that she comes from another planet, she tries to find a way to get there.

CastFátima Almaraz
Lena Arámbula Moreno
Alessio Valentini
Stefanie Weiss Santos
CinematographerRodrigo Dada Serrano
DirectorEfraín Ortiz
EditingMaría Del Cueto
Film SchoolCentro De Capacitación Cinematográfica, A.C.
MusicFernando Feria
ProducerHellen H. Castro
Ramón Llaven
ScreenplayEfraín Ortiz
Sound DesignerFrancisco Gómez Guevara
Il n'y a qu'un poisson dans l'eau
Catch that fish!

Il n’y a qu’un poisson dans l’eau

France 2025 / Animated Film / 6’

Due to his work, Naya’s father is rarely at home. In order to have him around longer, Naya comes up with an unusual plan. Inspired by her favourite fishing show, she heads out in search of a special catch.

AnimationJulia Ragot
Ilona Laouchez
Florent Delay
André Yu
Hector De Ghaisne De Bournmont
Gabrielle Montané
CastNemo Leeuwenburg
DirectorJulia Ragot
Ilona Laouchez
Florent Delay
André Yu
Hector De Ghaisne De Bournmont
Gabrielle Montané
DistributorMiguel ESPAÑOL CELIMÉNDIZ
Film SchoolGeorges Méliès
MusicFirmin Encrenaz
Olivier Michelo
Amir Habza
VoiceLauryanne Philippe
Martial Le Minoux
Sabine Pakora
你好,朵朵
Blooming Dodie

你好,朵朵

Taiwan 2026 / Short Film / 16’

On a hot-spring-trip, 12-year-old Dodie refuses to enter the water in the girly swimsuit her father bought her. Feeling misunderstood, she hides. Then, the calm, androgynous presence of Fujiko catches her attention.

Art DirectorYI CHAN XIN
CastLin Arno
CHEN Dan Chi
WU Wentsui
CinematographerZhu Ying Rong
DirectorLin Sammy
EditingLin Xavier
Film School Taipei National University of the Arts
MusicYuan Mo Yao
ProducerLin Tse
ScreenplayHSU Sheng Tsung
Sound DesignerZhuo Yen Ling
StoryLin Sammy
StillPhoto: Chen Yi Wei
One Year Anniversary

One Year Anniversary

Philippines 2025 / Animated Film / 2’

On the first anniversary of their father’s death, a Filipino family gathers for a joint memorial service. While the house fills with conversations and memories, one boy takes refuge in his homework.

AnimationFaith Amaro
Frances Bobis
AnChan Espenilla
Charlize Luspo
DirectorOliver Abaño
Jam Lising
Sound DesignerRev Bate
Langue de Chat

Langue de Chat

France 2025 / Animated Film / 8’

While attending a family reunion, little Leo videotapes the guests and is intrigued by the unflattering animal monikers they secretly call each other. His imagination goes wild, seeing them as animals. But things become tense between the adults…

AnimationSarah Legras-Marie
Timothée Beauville
Al Charvet
Assia Le Tellier
Sibylle Bank De Loof
Alexia Monnier
Cindy Ly
DirectorSarah Legras-Marie
Timothée Beauville
Al Charvet
Assia Le Tellier
Sibylle Bank De Loof
Alexia Monnier
Cindy Ly
Film SchoolMéliès Georges
MusicBaptiste Martel
Sound DesignerOlivier Michelot
Sibylle Bank De Loof
LIGHTS

LIGHTS

Spain 2025 / Animated Film / 5’

When night falls, the city lights up thanks to the great machine. The inventor takes care of it. But he’s not alone: small creatures live in the light bulbs and want to help him. But can you help someone, who doesn’t want help?

DirectorAitana Cantero Velasco
María Isabel Sáiz Romero
EditingAitana Cantero Velasco
MusicDaniel De la Rosa Oliva
ProducerIrene García Cristóbal
ScreenplayAitana Cantero Velasco
Irene García Cristóbal
María Isabel Sáiz Romero
Sound DesignerGenís Sabaté Canchado
Im Kreis
Roundabout

Im Kreis

Austria 2025 / Short Film / 12’

A story about friendship, pressure and belonging. Mia is torn between her friend Caro and the excluded Miriam. Will she join the bullying to stay part of the group, or stand up for Miriam and risk becoming the next target?

CinematographerZara Zankl
CostumeLina Klavorna
DirectorZoe Schmidt
DistributorLemonade Films
EditingAnna Eber
ProducerDamla Ilhan
ScreenplayZoe Schmidt
Sound DesignerElias Rauchenberger
Zoe Schmidt
A NEIGHBOUR DUET

A NEIGHBOUR DUET

Hong Kong, United States 2025 / Animated Film / 6’

Piano prodigy Hayden gets into a musician block right before the competition. After a fight with his mother, he flees into his room. There he starts hearing a charming melody, seemingly coming from a neighbour, reminding him of his love for music.

AnimationVeda Lee
Michelle Qiu
ComposerSamantha Van Der Sluis
DirectorVeda Lee
EditingVeda Lee
MusicVeda Lee
Isabella Verduci
Sound DesignerGilly Moon
StoryVeda Lee
VoiceAnny Chong
預備!嗶!
Ready! Beep!

預備!嗶!

Taiwan 2026 / Short Film / 13’

Kai has always been the fastest, until the new girl, Kiki, outruns him in class. Determined, Kai keeps challenging her. Their playful rivalry slowly turns into a quiet friendship.

Color GradingWesley CHANG
AnimationHsiang Yin SU
Art DirectorHao Yuan CHANG
CinematographerOllie WANG
CostumeWan Ting TSAO
DirectorChiou Fu Chen
EditingChiou Fu CHEN
Film School National Taiwan University of Arts
Lighting JHANG
MusicChia Jung HO
ProducerPeng Hui LIN
Sound DesignerWanda XSIAO
Sound MixerWanda XSIAO
StillSequoia Peskir