East Germany, 1989. Twelve-year-old Fritzi lovingly takes care of her best friend Sophie's little dog Sputnik, while Sophie's family is on summer vacation in Hungary. When Sophie doesn't come back from vacation, Fritzi and Sputnik set out in search of her.
● Ralf Kukula, Matthias Bruhn
● 87’
● Germany/Belgium/Luxembourg/Czech Republic
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