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Watch five international, award-winning films for every age, hand selected by CICFF Festival Director, Ann Vikstrom.   Take a break and leave the curation to us. These films not only screened at a past festival, but they made such an impact on our expert jurors that they were awarded a top prize! Now you can watch them at home for free.   (1) Island AGES 2+ Directed by Max Mörtl and Robert Lobel, Germany, 3 mins.   Creatures gather to make music in Island (2017).  CICFF35 BEST PRODUCTION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AWARD   On a colorful and exotic island, a quirky ensemble of creatures brings their plops, hoots, rattles and snaps together to create an imaginative musical masterpiece.   Watch

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Check out a special list of films to watch over spring break from Facets’ Education Director, Kathleen Beckman.  Spring break is here, despite the COVID-19 pandemic keeping most of us sheltered in place.  To help families stay connected, creative, and engaged with thoughtful films and television, our Education Director, Kathleen Beckman, has put together a special list of films to watch and discuss with your kids.  Each selection includes Kathleen’s unique take on the film along with questions and activities designed to dig deeper into learning themes that address the personal, cultural, and production aspects of a film.  (1)  Sherlock Jr.  AGES 7+  Directed by Buster