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SPARKS - Children's Program (Free)
Friday, November 1, 1:00PM, Palmerston Library

A short film program featuring lighthearted animation and adventure films that are suitable for younger audiences. ​​
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A Little Further - Comedy
Directed by Justin Church and Joe Morin

​A man with two broken legs desperately tries to reach a cookie.
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Balloon - Drama
Directed by Kadyn Kwon
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A young musician and a quaint bookworm both coincidentally latch onto a mysterious red balloon.
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Bannock at Kokom’s - Documentary
Directed by Maya Skabar
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4 year-old Olivia cooks bannock alongside her Kokom as the audience discovers the beauty of their relationship through the transmission of the Anishinaabe language and cultural practices. ​​
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Black Cat: The Witching Hour - Animation
Directed by Angela Zhu and Tina Liu

A witch cat apprentice eagerly joins the elevator ride to an after-work party but soon realizes the chain of horrors that awaits.
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Blooming - Animation
Directed by Iola Lane
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A lonely axolotl navigates interpersonal relationships and overcomes disasters as they come into their own.
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Breakfast! - Animation
Directed by Katy Teeuwen
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It's Father's Day! Joey makes breakfast for his dad.
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Coral Loop - Animation
Directed by Brandon Po
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Oro the fish businessman goes to work every day like your average working adult. When his never-ending workload starts to take a toll on him, he loses his mind and wanders off to get a change of scenery.
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In Search of a Home - Animation
Directed by Mauricio de los Santos Aguilar
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A kid starts a new life across the world gains comfort and reassurance thanks to new local friends.
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Jesse Cracks - Comedy
Directed by Eli Hoffman
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Jesse Cracks bends his back to impress his crush.
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Left in Your Light - Animation
Directed by Panda Shi Berman
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A raccoon visits a grandma in search for safety and security.
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Nix's Symphony - Animation
Directed by Karina Loerchner
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Nix is an aspiring musician and inventor burdened with the responsibility of upholding a remarkable legacy.
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The Hairy Tale Of Theodore Tickletop - Animation
Directed by Venya Aggarwal

A man goes out to find the perfect hair but instead finds happiness in a different way.
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The Magic Book - Fantasy
Directed by Filmspace Camp
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When Nik reads the notes in a book, he has life changing experiences.
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