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Kiddie Cannes

By Sarah McCormick
for The Brooklyn Paper
Michael Ocelot

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Wild beasts are taking over the Brooklyn Academy of Music — and we’re not just talking about the films! Join a supernatural seashell, a lively bunch of pencils and a fervent frog for the ninth annual “BAMkid’s Film Festival” this weekend, where local youngsters get a glimpse of independent film.

This two-day festival will screen more than 40 feature films and shorts, including submissions from France, Israel and Germany. Not to worry, actors read the subtitles out loud so that you — and your little ones — don’t have to.

Waterford on the Bay

Of local interest, one of the films is by Mo Willems, the Park Sloper behind “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus” and “Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale” (ask your kids). This year, Willems turned the later book into a short. “Cool cartoons, Saturday morning and Brooklyn: What more could you really ask for?” he said.

In addition to the films, there will be a multimedia presentation by Gustafer Yellowgold, a golden Sun alien who’s trekking to Brooklyn from his quaint Midwestern cottage. Mr. Yellowgold will be accompanied by animated illustrations and original vocals by singer-songwriter Morgan Taylor. These Saturday morning cartoons are entertaining for all ages — just make sure to leave your pajamas at home.

BAMkids Film Festival, March 10–11. Brooklyn Academy of Music, (30 Lafayette Ave. at Ashland Place in Fort Greene). Tickets are $7–$10. For information call (718) 636-4129 or visit www.bam.org.

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