Grade: Grade 3
Zaasaakwe
A powerful call to action to all Indigenous people to shout for joy and celebrate their identity.
Director
Madison Thomas (Ojibwe/Saulteax)
Writer
Madison Thomas (Ojibwe/Saulteax)
Cast
Danni Black
Producers
Madison Thomas (Ojibwe/Saulteax), Darcy Waite (Cree)
Genre
Experimental
Interests
Arts and Culture, BIPOC Stories, Female Filmmaker, Indigenous Filmmaker
Original Language
English
Ballerina
Determined to succeed, Félicie finds her mentor in the tough and mysterious school custodian, Odette (Carly Rae Jepsen), who, along with Victor’s encouraging friendship, helps her reach for the stars.
Directors
Éric Summer, Éric Warin
Writers
Éric Summer, Laurent Zeitoun, Carol Noble
Cast
Elle Fanning, Dane DeHaan, Carly Rae Jepsen
Producers
Valérie d'Auteuil, Nicolas Duval-Adassovsky
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Family
Interests
Arts and Culture, Strong Female Leads
Original Language
English
Le coq de St-Victor (The Rooster of St-Victor)
Initially delighted, the villagers soon come to regret their choice, as St-Victor is thrown into chaos – the baker doesn’t bake, the deliveryman doesn’t deliver, and absolutely nothing is working like clockwork! Now they must come up with a new plan to rescue their trusty rooster and bring balance and prosperity back to St-Victor.
Director
Pierre Greco
Writers
Pierre Greco, Johanne Mercier
Cast
Benoît Brière, Paul Ahmarani, Anne Dorval
Producer
Nancy Savard
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Family
Interest
Family Relationships
Original Language
French
Wapos Bay: Long Goodbyes
Maintaining the hilarious and heart-warming tone as well as the unique style of the award-winning Wapos Bay tv series, Long Goodbyes went on to win the Kidscreen award for Best TV Movie.
Director
Dennis Jackson (Cree)
Writers
Dennis Jackson (Cree), Melanie Jackson (Cree)
Cast
Raven Brass (Cree), Trevor Cameron (Métis), Lorne Cardinal, Gordon Tootoosis (Cree)
Genres
Animation, Family
Interests
BIPOC Stories, Family Relationships, Indigenous Filmmaker
Original Language
English
The Little Bear Movie
While on a camping trip, Little Bear and his father find a lost cub who has been separated from his parents by a storm. The two become fast friends, and after Cub saves Little Bear from a mountain lion named Trouble, the pair return to Little Bear’s house to meet his pals Cat, Owl, Duck and Hen. The group of friends set out on an exciting adventure to find Cub’s parents.
Based on the beloved book series by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak, The Little Bear Movie is a rollicking adventure story, full of the joys and responsibilities of friendship and teamwork.
Director
Raymond Jafelice
Writers
Raymond Jafelice, Nancy Barr
Cast
Kristin Fairlie, Dan Hennessey, Janet-Laine Green
Genres
Action/Adventure, Animation, Family
Interest
Literary Adaptation
Original Language
English
Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure
Based on the popular kids TV series, Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure is a fun and exciting adventure story for young audiences.
Director
Dominique Monfery
Writer
John Van Bruggen
Cast
Louise Cheka, Kevin Sommier, Ariane Aggiage, Isabelle Volpe
Producers
Jérémie Fajner, Cynthia Taylor
Genres
Animation, Family
Interests
Family Relationships, Literary Adaptation
Original Languages
English, French
Babar: King of the Elephants
First released in 1931, The Babar series is a global phenomenon with millions of fans across multiple generations. Babar: King of the Elephants continues the series’ tradition of teaching important lessons in a fun and smart way.
Director
Raymond Jafelice
Writers
Peter Sauder, Raymond Jafelice
Cast
Philip Williams, Wayne Robson, Ellen-Ray Hennessy
Producers
Hasmi Ferguson, Merle-Anne Ridley
Genres
Action/Adventure, Animation, Family
Interest
Literary Adaptation
Original Languages
English, French
La course des tuques (Racetime)
This fun and action-packed sequel is a wild romp through the trials and tribulations, passionate joys and little victories of childhood. Frankie and Sophie are teaming up for a spectacular sled race through the village, and this time they’ve got some new friends along for the ride, including the mysterious Zac and his musical cousin Charly.
Directors
François Brisson
Brisson is a visual artist, animation director, and comic book creator who was instrumental in the early development of Quebec's animation scene, directing the animated films Gene Fusion, La guerre des tuques (Snowtime!), and La course des tuques (Racetime), as well as episodes of Arthur and The Lost World.
Writers
Maxime Landry, Claude Landry, Paul Risacher
Cast
André Sauvé, Sophie Cadieux, Hélène Bourgeois Leclerc, Mariloup Wolfe
Producer
Marie-Claude Beauchamp
Genres
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family
Interests
Bullying, Sports
Original Languages
English, French
A Bear Named Winnie
Based on the true story behind author A.A. Milne's beloved character, Winnie the Pooh, this is a tale of the remarkable friendship between a Canadian soldier and the cub that stood as a symbol of friendship and hope in a world plagued by war.
It was during the early days of World War I that veterinarian Lieutenant Harry Colebourn (Michael Fassbender) purchased a small bear cub and named her Winnie after his hometown of Winnipeg. As the specter of war looms heavy in the conscience of the citizens and children of London, Winnie becomes the star attraction at the zoo. When a man named A.A. Milne brings his young son to visit the zoo, the story of the bear and her friendship with a far away soldier inspires him to create one of the most beloved characters in the history of children's literature.
Director
John Harrison
Writers
Simon Vaughn, John Goldsmith, John Harrison
Cast
Michael Fassbender, Gil Bellows, David Suchet, Stephen Fry, Jonathon Young
Producers
Simon Vaughn, Kim Todd
Genres
Comedy, Family
Interest
History
Original Language
English
Pachamama
Ten-year-old Teplupai has always wanted to be a spiritual leader, but nobody will take him seriously. When a tax collector takes away his village’s sacred treasure, he sets off on a quest to find and reclaim it. However, when he arrives in the big city, his world is forever changed as he witnesses the first arrival of Europeans to the continent, and the devastation that follows.
This beautifully animated adventure set hundreds of years ago in the Andean region is a thrilling and moving story that has resonated with young audiences around the world, and was nominated for a César award for Best Animated Film.
Director
Juan Antin
Antin is a director, writer, and producer who works in animation. He directed music videos such as Gustavo Cerati: Cosas imposibles and Canciones Elegidas 93 - 04, and the short Rolo y Colo en: No te hagas la cabeza. His first feature, Mercano, el marciano, won Best Animated Feature at the Argentinean Film Critics Association Awards. His second feature, Pachamama, was nominated for Best Animated Film at the César Awards.
Writers
Christophe Poujol, Juan Antin
Producer
Didier Brunner
Genres
Action/Adventure, Animation, Family
Interests
BIPOC Stories, Global Experiences, History
Original Languages
English, French