Friday, March 6
Opening Night Costume Party (all ages)
Music by students from first grade choir
from South Elementary School in Watervliet
led by Brandon Mattson. Dress as your
favorite animated character. Prizes awarded for best costumes.
The Krasl Art Center
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6:00 pm | Brandon Mattson & his first grade choir
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7:00 pm | nyicff Little Kids Flicks
Saturday, March 7
Film Screenings
The Krasl Art Center
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11:00 am | NYICFF Big Kids Flicks
St. Joseph County Public Library,
South Bend
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1:00 pm | NYICFF Little Kids Flicks
Sunday, March 8
Open house (all ages)
Visit the Coastline Children's Film Festival's head office in Sawyer! Meet the hard working staff who bring this amazing event to life every year and take a look through our extensive collection of feature films - including films that have been shown at our previous festivals!
Coastline Children’s Film Festival Storefront
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10:00 am -12:00 pm
Feature Film Screenings
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2:00 pm | The Pincher's High Voltage Heist
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4:00 pm | Beans
Monday, March 9
Film Screenings
Benton Harbor Public Library
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4:00 pm | Elio
Tuesday, March 10
Film Screenings
Benton Harbor Public Library
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4:00 pm | All Monsters Attack
The Krasl Art Center
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6:00 pm | Paint Me a Road Out of Here
Wednesday, March 11
Film Screenings
Coastline Children’s Film Festival Storefront
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5:30 pm | YFC Films Screening
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6:30 pm | Greetings from Mars
Thursday, March 12
Film Screenings
Benton Harbor Public Library
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3:30 pm | YFC Films Screening
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5:00 pm | Big Dreams
Coastline Children’s Film Festival Storefront
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7:30 pm | The Cassandra Cat
Friday, March 13
Young Filmmakers Competition Awards
(all ages)
Screening of films and awards presentation followed by a showing of the silent films
A Dog's Life and Shoulder Arms
(Dr. Larry Schanker, piano)
The Ghostlight Theatre
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6:00 pm | YFC Films Screening
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7:15 pm | Awards
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7:30 pm | A Dog's Life, Shoulder Arms
Saturday, March 14
Night Hike & Owl Prowl (all ages)
Join us at Sarett Nature Center for a
screening of Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole . Afterward, Sarett naturalists will take you on a night hike to call for owls! Please bring a flashlight or headlamp for the hike (if you have one). It’s sure to be a hoot!
Benton Harbor Public Library
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1:00 pm | Celebrating Black Stories
Three Oaks Public Library
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4:00 pm | The Librarians
Sarett Nature Center
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7:00 pm | Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole
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8:45 pm | Owl Night Hike & Owl Prowl
Sunday, March 15
Living Art: The World of Illustrations and Live2D Cubism
Get ready to bring your drawings to life by transforming your 2D image into an interactive, talking work of art! Join VTuber artist and rigger Jaci Odden for a Live2D Cubism workshop that will teach illustration tips and animation techniques in a beginner-friendly environment with a live demonstration.
Coastline Children’s Film Festival Storefront
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1:00 pm | Free Workshop
Silent Film Finale (all ages)
Experience silent films as they were originally intended - with live music! Dr. Larry Schanker performs the piano live alongside classic films.
The Acorn Theater
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4:00 pm | Duck Soup with Laurel & Hardy Three Ages with Buster Keaton