Balloons October 25, 2008

The Chicago International Children’s Film Festival, running Oct. 23-Nov. 2, is celebrating its silver anniversary by screening the best children’s films in the world. This year's festival will feature 213 films from 44 countries (24 from Canada) and is the only children's festival in the world that's recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as an "Academy qualifying" festival.

Balloons (Canada, 2007) - 1 min
Directed By Jonas Brandao
Part of the Play It Cool collection, appropriate for ages 11-13

The sky’s the limit—and there’s room for everyone! Tied to balloons, two little men with odd-shaped heads float high into the deep blue sky. Their upward trip is perfect, until each decides that he owns the sky!

Official Website: http://ciccf2008.org