2018 PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL
CHILDREN'S FILM FESTIVAL
July 27–August 2, 2018
Discover the odd, colorful, and delightful world of children’s cinema this summer at the 2018 Pittsburgh Children’s International Film Festival. Find out where all those missing socks really end up and what bugs look like up close with a week-long line up of children’s films that range from blockbuster hits to fun and quirky international flicks.
The festival will feature several Pittsburgh premiers, as well as the best short films from the 2018 New York International Children’s Film Festival. Complimentary special events, guest appearances, and hands-on activities are planned throughout the week, like drag queen story time, sock puppet making, and more.
The festival will be hosted at Row House Cinema in Lawrenceville, which will play movies at a lower volume to protect young ears and provide kid friendly snacks at select screenings. In the spirit of the festival, children are welcome to move around the theater, chat, and just be kids.
FILMS

Won't You Be My Neighbor
OPENING NIGHT FILM
Rediscover the life, lessons, and legacy of Pittsburgh’s most famous neighbor, Fred Rogers, in this new documentary that explores how the iconic children’s television host touched the lives of people all over the world. Don’t forget the tissues!
Fri 7/27 – 7:00pm- SOLD OUT
Sat 7/28 – 2:30pm
Tue 7/31 – 7:00pm- SOLD OUT

Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
CLOSING NIGHT FILM
100min – 1971 – G
Watch Gene Wilder in the classic 1971 film full of fun, whimsy, and Oompa Loompa songs about not being a jerk. Follow Charlie and his grandfather on their tour of the mysterious Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory.
Fri 7/27 – 4:35pm
Sat 7/28 – 10:00am
Sat 7/28 – 9:35pm
Sun 7/29 – 3:50pm
Mon 7/30 – 4:40pm
Tue 7/31 – 9:10pm
Wed 8/1 – 2:40pm
Thur 8/2 – 7:10pm

The Oddsockeaters
PITTSBURGH PREMIERE
83 min – 2016 – NR
Ever wonder where all those missing socks go? The Oddsockeaters is an animated spin on Oliver Twist about small thieves, who live alongside humans and steal our socks!
Fri 7/27 – 2:00pm (English Dub)
Sun 7/29 – 6:00pm (English Dub)
Tue 7/31 – 12:30pm (English Dub)
Wed 8/1 – 5:00pm (English Dub)
Thur 8/2 – 1:00pm (English Dub)

Incredibles 2
118min – 2018 – PG
Everyone’s favorite super family returns in a long-awaited sequel. Mr. Incredible is tasked with taking care of the house and family while Elastigirl is chosen as the face of a project to help rehab superheroes’ images, headed by the billionaire execs of the Devtech corporation.
“The Incredibles 2” contains a sequence of flashing lights which may affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or other photo sensitivities.
Fri 7/27 – 9:30pm
Sat 7/28 – 7:00pm
Sun 7/29 – 10:00am
Sun 7/29 – 8:00pm
Mon 7/30 – 12:20pm
Mon 7/30 – 8:50pm
Tue 7/31 – 2:30pm
Wed 8/1 – 7:05pm
Thur 8/2 – 9:20pm

Microcosmos
NEW RESTORATION
80min – 1996 – G
See incredible close-up, time lapse, and slow-motion footage of insect life in meadows and ponds in this mesmerizing, narration-free documentary. Young bug lovers can watch bees collecting nectar, ladybugs eating mites, endless lines of caterpillars, an underwater spider creating an air bubble to live in, and a mosquito hatching.
Sat 7/28 – 12:15pm
Sun 7/29 – 2:00pm
Mon 7/30 – 7:00pm
Tue 7/31 – 5:00pm
Wed 8/1 – 9:30pm
Thur 8/2 – 3:00pm

Shorts Program: Kid Flicks One
PITTSBURGH PREMIERE
52min – 2018
See the best short, original films that premiered at the New York International Children’s Film Festival. Kids Flicks, made by cinematographers from around the world, are beautifully composed and perfectly paced for toddlers and kids ages 3-7
Fri 7/27 – Noon
Mon 7/30 – 9:30am
Mon 7/30 – 3:00pm
Wed 8/1 – 9:30am
Thur 8/2 – 5:00pm

Shorts Program: Kid Flicks Two
PITTSBURGH PREMIERE
79min – 2018
Kid Flicks Two is a curated selection of short films from around the world that premiered at the New York International Children’s Film Festival for kids 8 and older. Audiences will enjoy a compelling range of styles and themes in clever, thought-provoking films that will inspire audiences to expand their horizons.
Sat 7/28 – 5:00pm
Wed 8/1 – 12:45pm

Joana & The Bad Guys
25min – 2018
Stop motion animation from Pittsburgh’s Kentucky Avenue School’s kindergarten class. Its so adorable, we decided to bring it in the festival
Sun 7/29 – 12:30 pm
FESTIVAL PASSES
Adult Festival Pass
11+
Festival passes are good for the price of general admission to all films and events from August 27–July 2, 2018. Passholders who would like to go to Cereal Cinema or Closing Night may pay an additional $4 on the day of the event. Please call (412) 904-3225 to reserve spots, as show times may sell out.
Child Festival Pass
10 and under
Festival passes are good for the price of general admission to all films and events from July 27–August 2, 2018. Passholders who would like to go to Cereal Cinema or Closing Night may pay an additional $4 on the day of the event. Please call (412) 904-3225 to reserve spots, as show times may sell out.
SCHEDULE
Friday, July 27th
Saturday, July 28th
Sunday, July 29th
10:00 am
Incredibles 2 (Cereal Cinema)
All you can eat cereal bar before the film. Doors open at 9:15am
Monday, July 30th
9:30 am
Shorts Program: Kids Flicks One + Story Time (Ages 3-7)
Children’s Librarian from Carnegie Library reads a, interactive, magical story before the Shorts Program
Tuesday, July 31st
12:30 pm
The Oddsockeaters + Sock Puppet Making (English Dub)
After this amazing film, everyone will be able to make their very own sock puppet
Wednesday, August 1st
9:30 am
Shorts Program: Kids Flicks One + Story Time (Ages 3-7)
Children’s Librarian from Carnegie Library reads a, interactive, magical story before the Shorts Program
Thursday, August 2nd
VENUE LOCATION
Venue Location
Row House Cinema
4115 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Lawrenceville
(412) 904-3225
11:00 PM – 10:00 PM Everyday
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