KIDS + FAMILIES

Asia Society Texas Center presents the REDCAT International Children's Film Festival. Curated by the Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater (REDCAT) and Elizabeth Shepherd of Northwest Film Forum, this award-winning festival makes its Houston debut at Asia Society Texas Center.

In celebration of its seventh anniversary, the festival rolls out the red carpet for a mind-expanding collection of short film programs, each crafted with care to appeal to the next generation of movie-lovers.

Inspiring, magical works made by acclaimed filmmakers and up-and-coming auteurs alike take viewers on a celluloid ride around the globe, with enchanting programs for tiny tots, chills and thrills for adventurous older viewers, and films sure to inspire the whole family.

Screenings take place every Wednesday from July 18 through September 5, 2012.

August 15, 2012, 1 pm - A Journey Beyond

Vibrant music and colorful cultures come to life in a cinematic sightseeing trip, with visits to Poland, Mexico, Vietnam, Italy and a magical New York City subway ride!

Light Thief. Dir: Sophie De Coyere, UK.
El Salon Mexico. Dir: Paul Glickman, USA.
Wycinanki. Dir: Irena Rindos, USA.
The Yellow Balloon. Dir: Robert Castillo and Ben Thompson, USA.
What Makes Me Happy: Tung's Film. Dir: Annie Gibbs, Vietnam/UK.
The Story of Little Paolo. Dir: Nicolas Liguori, France/Belgium.
New London Calling. Dir: Alla Kovgan, USA.

Ages 7 and up. Running time: 67 min. One film with English subtitles, in French.

Funding for the Festival’s Houston presentation is provided by Houston Arts Alliance, and The Brown Foundation. Additional support provided by Asia Society Texas Center’s generous donors and members.

Pictured above: What Makes Me Happy: Tung's Film. Dir: Annie Gibbs, Vietnam/UK.