The 9th annual Los Angeles International Children’s Film Festival will take place December 14-15, 2013 at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

More than 100 films from around the world – animation, live action and documentary will screen in the Bing Theater and Brown Auditorium. Films are clustered for different age groups, toddlers through teens.  My daughter’s short film “Life Lessons,” directed by Elizabeth Bauman screened several years ago at the festival and it was a wonderful experience. The child actors often speak on panels after their film. I highly recommend it both as a viewer and as a great platform for filmmakers.

Screenings are free for everyone! No need for advance tickets, simply show up and enjoy.

The film list including screening days and times are as follows:

Saturday, Dec. 14, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Program #1: Full-length film (Bing Theater)
Clara and the Secret of the Bears

Saturday, Dec. 14 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Program A: Short films for all ages (Brown Auditorium)
Abridged

Gallery Girl

Garpenfargle

Lost and Found

Munchimonster!

Propose

Cootie Contagion

The “Cootie Contagion” is one of many kid films screening at the L.A. Childrens Film Festival December 14 and 15.

Saturday, Dec. 14, 12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Program #2: Short films for all ages (Bing Theater)
Baseball Boogie

Bunny Business

Deathly Beloved

Jeff the Robot

Maccupation

Rainy Day Ducks

Soup

Saturday, Dec. 14 , 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Program B: Short films for all ages (Brown Auditorium)
Made by Kids Animation Showcase

Short animated films from around the world for all ages, made by children. Free admission for everyone!

Saturday, Dec. 14, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Program C: Short films for ages 5 and older (Brown Auditorium)
Ahco on the Road

What I Got

Saturday, Dec. 14, 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Program D: Short film for ages 7 and older (Brown Auditorium)
A Film by Abigail

Anansi and Turtle

Dead Bug

Quique’s Guiro

Stepped On

<Saturday, Dec. 14, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Program E: Short films for ages 8 and older (Brown Auditorium)
Florida State University Showcase!

Sunday, Dec. 15, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Program #3: Full-length film (Bing Theater)

Sunday, Dec. 15, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Program F: Short films for all ages (Brown Auditorium)
Airport Goodbye

Bubble

Closed

Fish Tank Fantasy

Lightheaded

Ride of the Mergansers

The Mantis Parable

Yarn, Paper, Scissors

Sunday, Dec. 15, 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Program G: Short films for all ages (Brown Auditorium)
Made by Kids Animation Showcase: The Sequel

Sunday, Dec. 15, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Program #4: Short films for all ages (Bing Theater)
CalArts Animation Showcase

Sunday, Dec. 15, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Program H: Short films for ages 5 and older (Brown Auditorium)
Down Under Hour!

Sunday, Dec. 15, 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Program I: Short films for ages 5 and older (Brown Auditorium)
CyberFair: U.S./Russia Youth Civil Partnership

The Flavor Monster

The Wishing Well

Sunday, Dec. 15, 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Program J: Short films for ages 10 and older (Brown Auditorium)
8th

Cootie Contagion

Growing

Sled

Star-Crossed

The Year Book

Unveiled