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CHILDREN’S INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
May 24 - June 10, 2019
CHIFF.COM.AU
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welcome! Contents
It’s been a colourful adventure putting you enjoy this unique opportunity to share 4............. Asterix: the Secret of the Magic Potion
together the program for our second the viewing experience with your family and 5............. Captain Morten and the Spider Queen
Children’s International Film Festival, the wider community on the big screen.
6............. Checkered Ninja
expanding this year to both Melbourne
and Sydney. We are thrilled to announce that CHIFF 7............. Chuskit
is also presenting the best short films from 8............. The Falcons
CHIFF presents Australian premieres of around the world in collaboration with Little
9............ Activity: Little Prince Maze
the freshest international films for kids Big Shots, with two of the sessions featuring
and young adults, and this year our lineup the work of talented young filmmakers from 10........... Famous Five and the Valley of Dinosaurs
features some of the greatest characters in Victoria and New South Wales. 11............. Jacob, Mimmi and the Talking Dogs
the history of children’s stories, including 12............ The Little Prince
Asterix and Obelix, the Moomins, Enid We are most excited that a film made
thousands of miles away in another country 13............ Manou the Swift
Blyton’s Famous Five, and the Little
Prince. We’re proud to introduce films can transport, tickle and empower a 14........... Matti and Sami and the Three Biggest Mistakes in the Universe
with new inspiring heroes like Alex and child (and inner child) at CHIFF 2019 in 15........... Activity: The Annual Chiff Word-Search Challenge!
the Checkered Ninja, and the incredible Australia.
16............ Mia and the White Lion
ladybirds of Minuscule. 17............ Minuscule: Mandibles from Far Away
See you at the movies!
Most of these world class films could not 18............ Monky
—Eddie Tamir, Artistic Director
otherwise be seen in Australia, and we hope 19............ Moomins and the Winter Wonderland
20.......... Old Boys
21........... Activity: Colouring-In Hide and Seek
Festival Team 22........... Ötzi and the Mystery of Time
Artistic Director Festival Design 23........... Racetime
Eddie Tamir Kylie Holmes 24........... Spy Cat
25........... Super Furball
Executive Director Festival Trailer
Lindy Tamir Hudson Sowada 26........... Wendy – Best Friends Forever
27........... The Witch Hunters
Festival and Marketing Manager Materials and Conversion
28.......... Short Films
Erin Rosenberg Jorr Pty Ltd, The PictureMill
32.......... Screening Schedule
Shorts and Workshop Programmer A special thanks to the dedicated teams 34.......... Ticketing and Venues
Ben Laden at Classic, Lido, Cameo and Ritz Cinemas.
Cinema Marketing Team CHIFF is proudly supported by our
Bridgette Graham major sponsor—
Jessa Shields
Rapha Tamir
Joel Thompson
Festival Illustration
Anita Lester
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Asterix: the Secret of the Magic Potion Captain Morten and the Spider Queen
Directors: Alexandre Astier, Louis Clichy | France | Language: English Director: Kaspar Jancis | Ireland, Belgium, UK, Estonia | Language: English
2019 | 105 min | Recommended for ages 7+ 2018 | 79 min | Recommended for ages 5+
“Chockfull of gags… cartoonish and fun.” “Nothing less than gorgeous.”
—The Hollywood Reporter Themes of war, slapstick violence. —Cineuropa Mild animated creature violence, ominous
On the 60th anniversary of the much- Ten-year-old Morten spends his days characters, fantasy themes.
adored comic book series, this latest big- Nominated for Best Animated Feature building a toy ship and trying to avoid the
screen animated adventure sees Asterix, Film at the 2019 César Awards (French ire of his reluctant guardian – a mean ex- 2018 Annecy Festival
Obelix and a cast of old favourites go on the Oscars) ballerina named Anna – while his father is at 2018 Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
hunt for a talented druid to entrust a secret sea. Morten hopes to one day be a Captain
recipe. just like him. After a chance meeting with
Classic Cinemas the inept magician Señor Cucaracha, Classic Cinemas
After a fall while picking mistletoe, the Morten is magically shrunk down to the size
venerable druid Getafix realises his reflexes Sun 26 May, 2pm Sat 1 June, 12pm
of an insect and trapped aboard the deck
are not as sharp as they used to be, and Lido Cinemas of his own toy ship as the room around him Lido Cinemas
decides to embark on a search for a Sat 25 May, 4pm floods! With a wicked Spider Queen and Sat 25 May, 12pm
successor. With trusty compatriots Asterix Scorpion Pirate already on board, being
and Obelix by his side, he will embark on Cameo Cinemas Captain is going to be harder than he ever Cameo Cinemas
a quest across Gaul to find a druid worthy Sat 25 May, 12pm imagined. Sun 2 June, 12pm
of knowing the recipe of the magic potion.
Loaded with lashings of wild boar, laugh- Ritz Cinema This magical adventure features Ritz Cinema
out-loud comedy and nonstop action, this Sat 25 May, 12pm mesmerising stop-motion puppet animation. Sun 26 May, 12pm
timeless tale is a delight for the young and
Dress-up and special
young-at-heart alike!
event after each session!
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Checkered Ninja Chuskit
Directors: Thorbjørn Christoffersen, Anders Matthesen | Denmark | Language: English Director: Priya Ramasubban | India | Language: Ladakhi (English subtitles)
2018 | 81 mins | Recommended for ages 10+ 2018 | 90 min | Recommended for ages 8+
“Wonderfully funny, and meaningful for “Charming and rewarding.” —Cinestaan
children and adults alike.” —Ekko Magazine Classic Cinemas Accident causing paraplegia.
To chase her dream of going to school,
For his birthday Alex receives a ninja doll Sat 25 May, 2pm a feisty paraplegic girl rebels against the
made from checkered cloth. Possessed by Sat 8 June, 12pm traditions of her family members and other
Mon 10 June, 12pm 2018 Giffoni Film Festival
an ancient spirit, the doll turns out to be elders in her remote Himalayan village.
2019 Children’s Film Festival Seattle
alive, and the bold Checkered Ninja helps Lido Cinemas Nine-year-old Chuskit has spirit and
Alex resolve his problems at school and Sun 26 May, 2pm determination that are infectious, but in a
at home. But the Checkered Ninja is on a Sat 1 June, 2pm village that is paved only by rough stones, a Classic Cinemas
mission of revenge, and Alex, who has sworn Sun 9 June, 12pm school that can only be reached by a river Sun 26 May, 12pm
to help him, is torn as a bitter match of Mon 10 June, 2pm crossing, and a family with little money, how
willpower between the two ensues. can her dreams ever come true? Lido Cinemas
Cameo Cinemas Sun 2 June, 12pm
A box office smash in its native Denmark, Sun 26 May, 2pm The vibrant colours of northern India
Checkered Ninja offers a meaningful and Sun 9 June, 2pm match the colourful characters in this Cameo Cinemas
exciting adventure across cultures. Mon 10 June, 12pm heartwarming tale of a young woman Sat 8 June, 12pm
carving an unexpected path for herself.
Ritz Cinema
Some animated violence, themes of bullying. Sat 25 May, 12pm
Sun 26 May, 2pm
Sun 2 June, 2pm
Winner Best Children & Youth Film at
2019 Robert Awards (Danish Oscars)
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little prince maze
Help our hero make contact with his fox friend.
The Falcons
Director: Bragi Thor Hinriksson | Iceland | Language: Icelandic (English subtitles)
2018 | 90 min | Recommended for ages 9+
Winning isn’t everything.
The Falcons are in for their toughest Themes of bullying and parental neglect.
challenge ever, on and off the soccer field.
As they head to the semi-finals of Westman 2018 Cinekids Film Festival
Islands’ biggest soccer tournament, they’ll 2018 Giffoni Film Festival
face jittery nerves, teammate hijinks, long-
standing rivalries, and pressure from peers
and family alike. Like all great sports dramas, Classic Cinemas
there’s a lot more at stake than just soccer, Sat 1 June 2pm
and the team quickly learns that what’s on
the surface doesn’t always match the core. Lido Cinemas
Sat 25 May 2pm
With plot twists, white-knuckle
soccer plays that take place Cameo Cinemas
amidst a rumbling volcano, and Sun 2 June, 2pm
above all, teamwork, you’re
never offsides when you’re on
the Falcons.
"All grown-ups were once children...
but only few of them remember it."
—Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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Famous Five and the Valley of Dinosaurs Jacob, Mimmi and the Talking Dogs
Director: Mike Marzuk | Germany | Language: German (English subtitles) Director: Edmunds Jansons | Latvia, Poland | Language: Latvian (English subtitles)
2018 | 101 min | Recommended for ages 8+ 2019 | 70 min | Recommended for ages 8+
The Famous Five visit the local natural Dogs to the rescue!
history museum, where some newly- Classic Cinemas Classic Cinemas
discovered dinosaur bones are being Jacob lives in the city and dreams of
Sun 26 May, 4pm becoming an architect like his busy dad. He Sat 8 June, 10am
unveiled. Here they meet Marty, who tells Sun 9 June, 2pm
them that his father supposedly found a spends a lot of time drawing buildings and Lido Cinemas
complete dinosaur skeleton and made a Lido Cinemas daydreaming while his father is at work. One Sun 9 June, 10am
map of its whereabouts. Unfortunately the Sun 2 June, 4pm day his dad needs to go away on business for
map has been stolen. Unable to let a good Sat 8 June, 4pm longer than usual and Jacob has to spend Cameo Cinemas
mystery go unsolved, George, Julian, Dick, the whole week with his know-it-all cousin Sun 9 June, 10am
Anne and Timmy join a guided hike through Cameo Cinemas Mimmi and her ex-pirate father Eagle. As
the Valley of Dinosaurs. But their fact- Sat 25 May, 4pm soon as Jacob arrives it turns out that the
finding mission soon turns into a race to find Sat 8 June, 2pm local park is about to be transformed into
the dinosaur when they suspect that the new skyscrapers by a greedy businessman.
Ritz Cinema Jacob and Mimmi decide to stop the
thief is one of the group!
Sun 26 May, 4pm development. It turns out that they can only
Based on Enid Blyton’s beloved book series. do it with the help of a pack of local dogs
Palaeontologist Q&A
that… can talk!
after select sessions!
Themes of danger, theft.
Some themes of animated violence and
danger.
2018 TIFF Kids
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The Little Prince Manou the Swift
Director: Stanley Donen | UK, USA | Language: English Directors: Christian Haas, Andrea Block | Germany | Language: English
1974 | 88 min | Recommended for ages 8+ 2019 | 88 min | Recommended for ages 6+
“Children will laugh, cry and be frightened. Manou grows up believing he is a seagull
And they’ll love it!” —The Village Voice Disturbing supernatural and psychedelic like his parents. He strives to swim, fish and Some animated competitive violence,
themes. fly like them but doesn’t seem to be very themes of abandonment and loneliness.
From Asteroid B-612... into our hearts. gifted. At the summer race he discovers
Based on the classic story by Antoine why: to his great shock he finds out he was
deSaint-Exupery, this magical musical fable Nominee Best Picture (Comedy/Musical) adopted as an offspring of the much-hated Classic Cinemas
begins as a pilot makes a forced landing in 1975 Golden Globe Awards swifts. Sat 1 June, 10am
the barren Sahara Desert. He is befriended
Sun 9 June, 12pm
by a wandering child from a faraway place. He sets out on a journey of self-discovery,
Together, the two share encounters that Classic Cinemas along the way meeting birds of his own Lido Cinemas
amuse, charm and touch the heart. Have Mon 10 June, 4pm species, and finding out who he really is. Sat 25 May, 10am
you ever acquired wisdom from a fox (Gene
Wilder, clad all in orange)? Cared for a rose Lido Cinemas When trouble descends on the bird colonies, Cameo Cinemas
that was special beyond all other roses? Sun 9 June, 4pm Manou is committed to save both his Sun 2 June, 10am
Visited a far-off king? Witnessed the wily families, and must be courageous like a
dance of a snake (Bob Fosse)? Cameo Cinemas seagull and inventive like a swift. Ritz Cinema
Mon 10 June, 4pm Sat 1 June, 10am
Directed by Stanley Donen (Singin’ in the
Rain), this spectacular Technicolor musical Ritz Cinema
is an enchanting delight for grown-ups and Sat 1 June, 4pm
children alike.
12 13
The annual chiff
word-search challenge!
Matti and Sami and the Three Biggest Mistakes in the Universe
Director: Stefan Westerwelle | Germany | Language: German (English subtitles)
2018 | 94 min | Recommended for ages 9+
“Playful and witty.” —Kino-Zeit
Matti is 11 years old and dreams of a family Classic Cinemas
vacation in his father’s native country, Sun 2 June, 4pm
Finland. He manages to get what he wants Cameo Cinemas
by telling a whopping lie. But once they get Sat 1 June, 4pm
there, Matti, his younger brother Sami and
his parents find themselves without a place movie, cinema, prince, star, monkey, popcorn, ticket, bone, chocolate,
to stay, no money and no car in the middle racetime, wendy, famous, mystery, witches, ninja, dogs, five, love,
of Finnish wilderness. Only a miracle can asterix, magic, potion, falcon, furball, old, cat, world, spy, dragon,
save them – or Uncle Jussi, who has been happy, excited, chiff, children, festival, warm, winter, gift,
struggling to compete with Matti’s father funny, sad, scary, drama, dinosasur
his whole life.
Some arguments and lying, mild sense of
danger.
2018 Cinekids Film Festival
2018 Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
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Mia and the White Lion Minuscule: MANDIBLES from Far Away
Director: Gilles de Maistre | France, Germany, South Africa | Language: English Directors: Thomas Szabo, Hélène Giraud | France | No dialogue
2018 | 98 min | Recommended for ages 6+ 2018 | 92 min | Recommended all ages
Friendship is the wildest adventure of all. “A gorgeous movie that’s suspenseful, easy
Some wild animal violence, threats of to follow and a real pleasure to watch.” Classic Cinemas
Ten-year-old Mia has her life turned upside —The Hollywood Reporter
down when her family decides to leave poaching and commercial hunting. Sat 25 May, 4pm
their home in London to manage a lion When accidentally boxed into a chestnut Sat 8 June, 2pm
farm in South Africa. When a beautiful shipment, a little ladybug is inadvertently Mon 10 June, 2pm
Winner Best Feature Film, Children’s Jury
white lion, Charlie, is born, Mia develops —2019 Dublin International Film Festival sent to a Caribbean island. Its parents Lido Cinemas
a close attachment to the wild cub. After embark on an odyssey to find it, while Sun 26 May, 4pm
three years, Mia’s life is rocked once again on the island, beachfront developers are Sun 9 June, 2pm
when she uncovers an upsetting secret kept Classic Cinemas threatening native habitats. Along with Mon 10 June, 12pm
hidden by her father. Distraught by the Sun 2 June, 2pm some help from an old pal who comes sailing
thought that Charlie could be in harm’s way, to the rescue, this crew of colourful teensy Cameo Cinemas
Mia decides to run away. The two Lido Cinemas heroes develops an elaborate plan to save a Sat 25 May, 2pm
set off on an epic adventure Sat 8 June, 2pm precious patch of rainforest. A live-action Sun 9 June, 12pm
across the wild African animation hybrid shot in lush Guadeloupe. Mon 10 June, 2pm
savanna in search for Cameo Cinemas
another land where Sun 26 May, 4pm Ritz Cinema
Charlie can live Mild suspense. Sun 2 June, 4pm
Ritz Cinema
out his life safe
Sat 25 May, 2pm Entomologist Q&A and arts & crafts
and free.
2018 TIFF Kids after select sessions!
2019 New York International Children’s
Film Festival
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Monky Moomins and the Winter Wonderland
Director: Maria Blom | Sweden | Language: Swedish (English subtitles) Directors: Ira Carpelan, Jakub Wronski | Finland | Language: English
2018 | 86 min | Recommended for ages 7+ 2018 | 82 min | Recommended for ages 3+
A small ape with a big secret. The winter seems extraordinary in Moomin
Themes of grief and death, some frightening Valley, so Moomintroll decides to stay Some themes of loneliness and adventure.
One day, eleven-year-old Frank finds a awake instead of having his typical winter
real live monkey in his family’s backyard. moments.
hibernation. Moomintroll discovers that
The monkey’s name is Monky and her strange creatures wander amidst the Classic Cinemas
arrival is the beginning of a fun and exciting 2018 Annecy Festival snowdrifts in the midwinter darkness, and Sat 25 May, 10am
adventure for the entire family. However, it all of the new hints imply that an eccentric Sun 9 June, 10am
does not take long before the family realise guest is soon to arrive. This new guest
that she is no ordinary monkey, and it was Classic Cinemas is called Christmas, and an astounded Lido Cinemas
no coincidence that she showed up in their Sun 2 June, 12pm Moomintroll learns to experience the true Sat 1 June, 10am
backyard. Who is Monky? Where does she meaning of this wonderful holiday. With its Sat 8 June, 12pm
come from? Will they be able to keep her a Lido Cinemas wholesome spirit, and cut-out animation
secret in the village? Sun 26 May, 12pm style evoking childlike wonder, Moomins and Cameo Cinemas
the Winter Wonderland is sure to bring out Sun 26 May, 10am
A thrilling journey leads the family from Cameo Cinemas Sat 8 June, 10am
the inner child in all of us.
Sweden to the deepest jungles of Thailand in Sat 1 June, 12pm
search of answers. Based on the beloved Moomins series by Ritz Cinema
Ritz Cinema Sat 25 May, 10am
Finnish author Tove Jansson.
Sat 1 June, 12pm
18 19Colouring-In hide and seek
Our CHIFF mascot is lost in an enchanted forest, but doesn’t realise
she has all she needs for a movie night (including some friends)!
Old Boys
Director: Toby MacDonald | UK, Sweden | Language: English
2018 | 96 min | Recommended for ages 13+
“This charmingly oddball rom-com exists
somewhere between ‘If....’ and ‘Rushmore’ Themes of relationships, schoolyard
in the canon of schoolboy eccentricity.” violence.
—Timeout
Amberson may be awkward at sports, but 2018 Edinburgh International Film
his imagination comes to the fore when he Festival
helps the handsome school hero pursue
Agnes, the daughter of the visiting French
teacher, despite being enamoured with her Classic Cinemas
himself. Will Amberson have the courage to Fri 24 May, 7pm
reveal himself to her and stand up for who Sun 9 June, 4pm
he really is?
Lido Cinemas
A fresh and vibrant comedy, Old Boys is Fri 24 May, 7pm
a modern twist on the timeless story of Mon 10 June, 4pm
Cyrano de Bergerac.
Cameo Cinemas
Fri 24 May, 7pm
Sat 8 June, 4pm
Ritz Cinema Using your pencils, find all the things listed below!
Sat 25 May 4pm House, bed, cup, fork, spoon, chair, movie tickets, 3D glasses,
movie camera, popcorn, dog, squirrel, five ants and a spider.
(Here’s a tip: spin your world around…)
20 21¨ and the Mystery of Time
Ötzi Racetime
Director: Gabriele Pignotta | Italy | Language: English Director: Benoit Godbout | Canada | Language: English
2018 | 88 min | Recommended for ages 6+ 2018 | 86 min | Recommended for ages 5+
“Original and poetic.” —Cineuropa A spectacular sled race through the village!
Kip is an intelligent and sensitive boy with Wicked witch, themes of magic and tragedy. For the past five years, Frankie (a.k.a. Four- Some animated violence and
a great passion for anthropology, thanks to eyes) has won the sled race organised by the competitiveness, themes of deceit.
his mother who is studying Ötzi the Iceman. Winner Best Film (6+ category) village children. This year, the craft designed
About to move to Dublin, Kip breaks a —2018 Giffoni Film Festival by the little genius will be driven by Sophie.
Classic Cinemas
spell that lasted 5000 years and magically She’ll face off against Charlie, the athletic
Sun 26 May, 10am
reawakens Ötzi, kept in the museum of cousin of Zac, a lonely newcomer who
Bolzano. Ötzi teaches Kip to manipulate Classic Cinemas resides with his grandmother. After a Lido Cinemas
time and become a sorcerer like him, but Mon 10 June, 10am neck-to-neck descent, Sophie’s speedster Sun 2 June, 10am
the two must watch their backs from the disintegrates when crossing the finish line.
ruthless Gelica Sommer, who craves those Lido Cinemas Refusing to give the cup to the deceitful Zac Cameo Cinemas
powers for himself… Sun 2 June, 2pm after discovering that he sabotaged the sled, Sat 25 May, 10am
Sat 8 June, 10am Frankie demands a rematch. Zac agrees, but
A delightful film for young lovers of magic on the condition that Frankie builds a new Ritz Cinema
and mummies alike! Cameo Cinemas track in an impossibly short time. Sun 26 May, 10am
Sat 1 June, 2pm
Mon 10 June, 10am As the two teams prepare for the big day,
Zac has no qualms about cheating again to
Ritz Cinema put the odds on his side. But Frankie and his
Sat 1 June, 2pm team have a surprise in store for him.
22 23Spy Cat Super Furball
Directors: Christoph Lauenstein, Wolfgang Lauenstein | Germany | Language: English Director: Joona Tena | Finland | Language: Finnish (English subtitles)
2018 | 84 min | Recommended for ages 6+ 2018 | 90 min | Recommended for ages 8+
Four crazy anti-heroes, one pawsome Emilia is a child of divorce from Helsinki.
adventure! Themes of theft and danger. She goes to school, lives with her Mum and Themes of divorce, environmental
sometimes her Dad, and her life couldn’t degradation.
Marnie is a chubby orange cat who is be more ordinary. But one day, Emilia’s
treated like a princess and gets everything 2018 Annecy Festival pet guinea pig bites her finger, giving her
she wants. When she is forced to make her the secret ability to transform into a furry Winner CIAL Award for the Environment
own way in the world, the unworldly and superhero who can fly and solve problems. —2018 Giffoni Film Festival
naive house cat befriends three unlikely Classic Cinemas Meanwhile the herrings in the nearby Baltic
companions: Elvis, a loud-mouthed but Sun 2 June, 10am Sea bay are screaming for help because
actually shy dog, Anton, a donkey who their water has been poisoned. As Super Classic Cinemas
wants to become famous as a circus Lido Cinemas Furball, Emilia decides to help them and Sat 25 May, 12pm
performer, and neurotic rooster Eggbert. Sun 26 May, 10am finds ways to be more courageous in her
The loyal band of drifters soon joins forces own life. Lido Cinemas
to pursue a local gang of petty thieves, with Cameo Cinemas Sat 1 June, 12pm
exciting consequences. Sat 1 June, 10am Based on Paula Noronen’s popular children’s
books, Super Furball is a magical and Cameo Cinemas
Join Special Agent Marnie and her friends Ritz Cinema Sun 26 May, 12pm
inspiring story of courage and friendship
as they team up and fight crime in this Sun 2 June, 10am
that reminds us that superheroes come in all
hilarious and heart-warming animated Ritz Cinema
shapes and sizes.
family adventure based loosely on the Sun 2 June, 12pm
Brothers Grimm’s fairytale Town Musicians
of Bremen.
24 25Wendy - Best Friends Forever The Witch Hunters
Director: Hanno Olderdissen | Germany | Language: German (English subtitles) Director: Rasko Miljkovic | Serbia, Macedonia | Language: Serbian (English subtitles)
2018 | 85 min | Recommended for ages 7+ 2018 | 86 min | Recommended for ages 9+
True friendship can overcome any obstacle. “Attractive and accomplished… an exciting The quest offers Jovan a reality beyond
Allusions to animal cruelty and animal adventure story for kids and parents.” anything he could have imagined, but in
Wendy, an expert young rider who has —Cineuropa order to become a true hero Jovan first has
fought her way back from an injury, is illness.
to learn to accept himself for who he is.
working at a beautiful old stable called Ten-year-old Jovan has had cerebral
Rosenborg, where she is able to be with her 2019 Children’s Film Festival Seattle palsy for as long as he can remember. His
beloved horse Dixie every day. But when condition has shaped his everyday life Themes of divorce, supernatural themes,
Wendy realises she must save Rosenborg and made him think of himself as invisible violence.
from bankruptcy by winning the prize Classic Cinemas to others – particularly his parents and
money at a nearby tournament, riding a Sat 8 June, 4pm classmates. In the world of his imagination,
new horse, Penny, is the only option. Will he is free to be who he wants and possesses Winner Jury Award for Best Feature Film
her friendship with Dixie survive and will the Lido Cinemas the hero superpowers that everybody —2018 TIFF Kids
stable be saved? Mon 10 June, 10am dreams of. 2019 Sundance Film Festival
Cameo Cinemas Jovan’s existence is suddenly shaken up
Sun 9 June, 4pm by a new classmate, Milica. Bit by bit, Classic Cinemas
determined Milica tears down the wall Sat 1 June, 4pm
that Jovan has built around himself and
eventually invites him to join her on a real Lido Cinemas
life adventure – to liberate her father from Sat 1 June, 4pm
his new wife, Milica’s stepmother, whom she
Cameo Cinemas
believes is a witch.
Sun 2 June, 4pm
26 27short films! Creatures With ProblemS 60 min | 10 films | Recommended age 7+
Meet curious creatures of all sizes and
In 2019, CHIFF collaborates with Little Big Shots
shapes as they explore new worlds, and find
to present an extraordinary array of short films friendship in the unlikeliest of places.
(124, to be precise) from all around the world!
With bite-sized stories of adventure, fun Classic Cinemas...........Sat 8 June, 12:30pm
and friendship, short film sessions are an ......................................Mon 10 June, 2:15pm
accessible way for young film-lovers to Lido Cinemas............... Sun 9 June, 12:30pm
experience a great diversity of people
and places.
Music and FriendS 40 min | 9 films | Recommended age 2+ Stars in the Light 60 min | 7 films | Recommended age 7+
Revel in the delights of funky musical Let your imagination run wild with this
dinosaurs, colourful new friends, an intrepid series of shorts that invites you to explore
family of puffins, and more. the remarkable vivacity of different cultures.
Classic Cinemas.................Sat 8 June, 10am Classic Cinemas........... Sun 9 June, 11:30am
.........................................Mon 10 June, 10am Lido Cinemas.................Sat 8 June, 11:30am
Lido Cinemas..................... Sun 9 June, 10am Cameo Cinemas........... Sun 9 June, 11:30am
Cameo Cinemas.............Mon 10 June, 10am
Ritz Cinema...................... Sat 25 May, 10am
Beautiful TaleS 60 min | 11 films | Recommended age 5+ Strength and honour 91 min | 11 films | Recommended age 8+
Explore vibrant new worlds and friendships Experience the colourful challenges and
big and small, fluffy and fluorescent. quirks of fate that make us who we are, and
embrace the wonders of unexplored places.
Classic Cinemas.................. Sat 8 June, 11am
..................................... Mon 10 June, 11:15am Classic Cinemas............ Sun 9 June, 1:30pm
Lido Cinemas...................... Sun 9 June, 11am Lido Cinemas............... Mon 10 June, 1:15pm
.........................................Mon 10 June, 10am Cameo Cinemas............ Sat 8 June, 11:45am
Cameo Cinemas.................Sat 8 June, 10am Ritz Cinema..................... Sun 26 May, 10am
.......................................... Mon 10 June, 11am
28 29Growing Up is Hard 91 min | 7 films | Recommended age 10+ Kids Behind the Camera 2 (NSW) 51 min | 10 films | Recommended age 5+
Growing up can be hard to do. Experience Travel from the red planet to under the
the joy and challenges that come with sea, and be inspired by Australia’s best and
teetering on the cusp of adolescence brightest young filmmakers with this series
through the eyes of brave boys and girls of short films from prodigiously talented
from across the world. local creators.
Classic Cinemas........... Sun 9 June, 3:30pm Ritz Cinema......................... Sat 1 June, 10am
Virtually Real 92 min | 8 films | Recommended age 12+ Magic Light Night 81 min | 3 films | Recommended age 5+
Dance like nobody’s watching! This eclectic Celebrate the inimitable curiosity and
collection of shorts reminds us of the creativity of award-winning animation
importance of being yourself even when studio Magic Light Pictures with three
times are tough. extraordinary shorts from their oeuvre:
The Highway Rat, Room on the Broom,
and The Gruffalo.
Classic Cinemas...................Sat 8 June, 2pm
Classic Cinemas...................Fri 7 June, 6pm*
*special event
Kids Behind the Camera 1 (VIC) 50 min | 13 films | Recommended age 5+ Best of the Fest 60 min | 12 films | Recommended age 7+
From warbling penguins to psychedelic Presided over by a jury of enthusiastic
dreamscapes, be inspired by Australia’s young cinephiles, the Best of the Fest is
best and brightest young filmmakers with a presentation of the most extraordinary
this series of short films from prodigiously short films of CHIFF 2019!
talented local creators.
Classic Cinemas............. Mon 10 June, 5pm*
Classic Cinemas................ Sun 9 June, 10am Lido Cinemas............. Mon 10 June, 11:45am
........................................... Mon 10 June, 1pm Cameo Cinemas.......Mon 10 June, 12:30pm
Lido Cinemas......................Sat 8 June, 10am Ritz Cinema....................... Sun 2 June, 10am
Cameo Cinemas................ Sun 9 June, 10am *with awards ceremony
30 Little Big Shots is supported by Screen Australia, Film Victoria, ATOM and The Picture Mill. 31screening schedule
2pm Mia and the White Lion.............................................. 16 11:45am Strength and Honour................................................. 29
4pm Famous Five and the Valley of Dinosaurs.................10 12pm Chuskit...........................................................................7
2pm Famous Five and the Valley of Dinosaurs.................10
4pm Old Boys.....................................................................20
12pm Animation Vs Live-Action Panel Discussion 10am Music and Friends...................................................... 28
Classic Cinemas, 1:30pm
2pm
Strength and Honour ................................................ 29
Famous Five and the Valley of Dinosaurs.................10
10am
11am
Jacob, Mimmi and the Talking Dogs........................... 11
Beautiful Tales............................................................. 28 10am Kids Behind the Camera 1 (VIC)..............................30
Elsternwick 3:30pm
4pm
Growing Up is Hard...................................................30
Old Boys.....................................................................20
12pm Checkered Ninja...........................................................6
12:30pm Creatures With Problems.......................................... 29
10am
11:30am
Jacob, Mimmi and the Talking Dogs........................... 11
Stars in the Light........................................................ 29
2pm Minuscule: Mandibles from Far Away........................17 12pm Minuscule: Mandibles from Far Away........................17
4pm The Little Prince.......................................................... 12 2pm Checkered Ninja...........................................................6
7pm Old Boys.....................................................................20 4pm Wendy - Best Friends Forever.................................. 26
10am Music and Friends...................................................... 28
10am Ötzi and the Mystery of Time................................... 22
11:15am Beautiful Tales............................................................. 28 10am Beautiful Tales............................................................. 28
10am Moomins and the Winter Wonderland...................... 19 12pm Checkered Ninja...........................................................6 10am Wendy - Best Friends Forever.................................. 26 10am Music and Friends...................................................... 28
12pm Super Furball............................................................... 25 1pm Kids Behind the Camera 1 (VIC)..............................30 11:45am Best of the Fest........................................................... 31 10am Ötzi and the Mystery of Time................................... 22
2pm Checkered Ninja ..........................................................6 2pm Minuscule: Mandibles from Far Away........................17 12pm Minuscule: Mandibles from Far Away........................17 11am Beautiful Tales............................................................. 28
4pm Minuscule: Mandibles from Far Away........................17 2:15pm Creatures With Problems.......................................... 29 1:15pm Strength and Honour................................................. 29 12pm Checkered Ninja...........................................................6
4pm The Little Prince.......................................................... 12 2pm Checkered Ninja...........................................................6 12:30pm Best of the Fest........................................................... 31
5pm Best of the Fest ..................................................... 31 4pm Old Boys.....................................................................20 2pm Minuscule: Mandibles from Far Away........................17
10am Racetime..................................................................... 23 4pm The Little Prince.......................................................... 12
12pm
2pm
Chuskit...........................................................................7
Asterix: the Secret of the Magic Potion.................... 4 Lido Cinemas, Hawthorn Cameo Cinemas, Belgrave Ritz Cinema, Randwick
4pm Famous Five and the Valley of Dinosaurs.................10
7pm Old Boys.....................................................................20 7pm Old Boys.....................................................................20
10am Manou the Swift.......................................................... 13 10am Moomins and the Winter Wonderland...................... 19
12pm Captain Morten and the Spider Queen......................5 10am Music and Friends...................................................... 28
2pm The Falcons....................................................................8 12pm Asterix: the Secret of the Magic Potion.................... 4
10am Manou the Swift.......................................................... 13 10am Racetime..................................................................... 23
4pm The Witch Hunters.....................................................27 2pm Mia and the White Lion.............................................. 16
12pm Captain Morten and the Spider Queen......................5 12pm Asterix: the Secret of the Magic Potion.................... 4
4pm Old Boys.....................................................................20
2pm The Falcons....................................................................8 2pm Minuscule: Mandibles from Far Away........................17
4pm Asterix: the Secret of the Magic Potion ................... 4 4pm Famous Five and the Valley of Dinosaurs.................10
10am Spy Cat........................................................................ 24
12pm Monky.......................................................................... 18 10am Racetime..................................................................... 23
2pm Mia and the White Lion.............................................. 16 10am Strength and Honour................................................. 29
10am Spy Cat........................................................................ 24 10am Moomins and the Winter Wonderland...................... 19
4pm Matti and Sami and the Three Biggest Mistakes 12pm Captain Morten and the Spider Queen......................5
12pm Monky.......................................................................... 18 12pm Super Furball............................................................... 25
in the Universe............................................................. 14 2pm Checkered Ninja...........................................................6
2pm Checkered Ninja...........................................................6 2pm Checkered Ninja...........................................................6
4pm Famous Five and the Valley of Dinosaurs.................10
4pm Minuscule: Mandibles from Far Away........................17 4pm Mia and the White Lion.............................................. 16
6pm Magic Light Night ................................................. 31
10am Manou the Swift.......................................................... 13
10am Moomins and the Winter Wonderland...................... 19 10am Spy Cat........................................................................ 24
10am Kids Behind the Camera 2 (NSW)............................ 31
12pm Super Furball............................................................... 25 12pm Monky.......................................................................... 18
12pm Monky.......................................................................... 18
10am Music and Friends...................................................... 28 2pm Checkered Ninja...........................................................6 2pm Ötzi and the Mystery of Time................................... 22
2pm Ötzi and the Mystery of Time................................... 22
10am Jacob, Mimmi and the Talking Dogs........................... 11 4pm The Witch Hunters.....................................................27 4pm Matti and Sami and the Three Biggest Mistakes
4pm The Little Prince.......................................................... 12
10am Animation Workshop in the Universe............................................................. 14
11am Beautiful Tales............................................................. 28
12pm Checkered Ninja...........................................................6
10am Racetime..................................................................... 23 10am Spy Cat........................................................................ 24
12:30pm Creatures With Problems.......................................... 29 10am Manou the Swift.......................................................... 13
12pm Chuskit ..........................................................................7 10am Best of the Fest........................................................... 31
2pm Minuscule: Mandibles from Far Away........................17 12pm Captain Morten and the Spider Queen......................5
2pm Ötzi and the Mystery of Time................................... 22 12pm Super Furball............................................................... 25
2pm Virtually Real..............................................................30 2pm The Falcons....................................................................8
4pm Famous Five and the Valley of Dinosaurs.................10 2pm Checkered Ninja...........................................................6
4pm Wendy - Best Friends Forever.................................. 26 4pm The Witch Hunters.....................................................27
4pm Minuscule: Mandibles from Far Away........................17
10am Kids Behind the Camera 1 (VIC)..............................30
10am Kids Behind the Camera 1 (VIC)..............................30 10am Beautiful Tales............................................................. 28
10am Ötzi and the Mystery of Time................................... 22
10am Moomins and the Winter Wonderland...................... 19 10am Moomins and the Winter Wonderland...................... 19
11:30am Stars in the Light........................................................ 29
11:30am Stars in the Light........................................................ 29
12pm Moomins and the Winter Wonderland...................... 19
12pm Manou the Swift.......................................................... 13
Short film session Special Event, see chiff.com.au for details.
32 33Ticketing and Venues
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websites, and at the cinemas’ box offices. of 10 or more: make an enquiry by emailing
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Single Admission $12.50
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Two adults and two children or one adult and
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three children.
(03) 9524 7955
Classic Cinemas
CHIFF supports companion cards.
9 Gordon St, Elsternwick VIC
Age recommendations for films are provided
(03) 9524 7900
by the Children’s International Film Festival
classiccinemas.com.au
as guidelines, and specific information
Lido Cinemas about language and themes are provided
675 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC in the detailed description of each film. All
(03) 8658 0000 assessments by CHIFF are subjective, and
lidocinemas.com.au consideration by a parent or guardian is
advised to assess whether a film is a good fit
Cameo Cinemas for your family.
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(03) 9754 7844
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Ritz Cinema
45 St Pauls St, Randwick NSW
(02) 8324 2500
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34 35Melbourne
24 May — 10 June
Classic Cinemas, Elsternwick
Lido Cinemas, Hawthorn
Cameo Cinemas, Belgrave
Sydney
24 May — 2 June
Ritz Cinema, Randwick
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