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.
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.
