The San Joaquin Film Society is proud to introduce the 2009 San Joaquin Children's Film Festival, a new film festival for kids of all ages, to open January 16 to 18, 2009 in the city of Stockton, California, from the Creator of the San Joaquin International Film Festival.
Welcome to our new microsite, where you will find all the official information and news on SJCFF09. Explore and sample the world of global children cinema right here in the Central Valley at SJCFF09. Experience the California Premiereof the English language version of "Azur and Asmar," a new, animated adventure by the acclaimed, French animator Michael Ocelot. The flagship film will lead a unique, vibrant, and dynamic collection of 21 feature and short films from around the world, including: award-winning documentaries "Darius Goes West" and "Going on 13;" and a global collection of shorts, including Student Oscar® winner "Zoologic" and Festival de Cannes Short Films Corner-selected "His Good Will" and "Papiroflexia." These 21 films have screened at over 300 festivals around the world, collectively. Be inspired through a young filmmakers' workshop and conversations with guest artists. All events will take place at the Stockton Empire Theatre, in Stockton's famous Miracle Mile District.
Creative Notes: Illustrations on this site depicting scenes from "Azur and Asmar: The Princes' Quest" are the works of artist Michel Ocelot. Courtesy of The Weinstein Company, Soda Pictures, and GKids.
Please excuse our dust. SJCFF2009's microsite is currently under construction!
