The internationally lauded Children’s Film Festival Seattle returns to Asia Society Texas Center for more films overflowing with adventure and glee, wonder and magic. Now in its 8th year, the Festival has become one of the largest and most respected film festivals dedicated to children and their families. This year, curator Elizabeth Shepherd and her colleagues have created feasts for the eyes that take us from China to Colombia.

The girls and boys in these films are full a determination to live life to the fullest — despite obstacles and challenges that sometimes seem daunting. You'll be amazed by their ingenuity, strength and sense of adventure. See the world and feed your mind with this collection of live action shorts.

All 7 and up. A few films depict scenes of emotional difficulty, with happy endings. Two films with subtitles (Spanish and Portuguese). Running time: 67 minutes.

Featured Films

Hoverboard (USA)
After watching the film "Back to the Future," a girl and her teddy bear set out to make a real, functioning hoverboard.

Calling Quilombola (Brazil)
Kids in rural Brazil tell the stories of their lives through the old-fashioned game of "telephone." Winner of the Children's Jury Global Zoom (Short Film) Prize.

Minnie Loves Junior (Australia)
The story of a girl's admiration for a boy, and how she proves to him how valuable her friendship can be.

The Homework (Colombia)
A simple homework assignment turns into a magical adventure for a boy who loves learning.

In a Heartbeat (Iceland)
A young girls finds the courage to stand up to bullies. Winner of the Children's Jury Prize for Best Live Action Film.

B-Boy (USA)
A 13-year-old boy break dances all the way to his Bar Mitzvah. Winner of the Seattle Hospital Children's Jury Prize for Best Live Action film.

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Videos: Trailers for Films in See the World Live!

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