Wed, May 6, 2026 9:30 AM PT

Schools at the Festival: Live Q&As

Welcome to the online home for SFFILM Education Q&As and presentations. There will be live broadcasts of conversations with guests for all Education programs. Below the video player there is a space where students and teachers can send in questions during each program. Questions are received by SFFILM Education staff.
 
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Shorts 5: Family Films Q&A
Wednesday, May 6, 930 AM PT

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Guests Expected
Director Catherine Joy White (Swim Sistas), Director Elena Walf (A Pain in the Butt), Co-Writer Simon Thummet (A Pain in the Butt)

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Shorts 5: Family Films
From intergalactic cardboard adventures to magical whales, stubborn staircases, and unexpected animal mishaps, this delightful collection of short films celebrates imagination, resilience, and the connections that bring us together.
 
Live Q&A
WED MAY 6, 9:30 AM PT

 
GUESTS EXPECTED
Director Catherine Joy White (Swim Sistas), Director Elena Walf (A Pain in the Butt), Co-Writer Simon Thummet (A Pain in the Butt)


 
Q&A SCHEDULE
 
Shorts 5: Family Films
WED MAY 6, 9:30 AM PT
With Director Catherine Joy White (Swim Sistas), Director Elena Walf (A Pain in the Butt), Co-Writer Simon Thummet (A Pain in the Butt)
 
Hello Maggie Q&A
WED MAY 6, 11:00 AM PT
With Director Tony Tarantini, Animator Willie Ito, and Composer Carlo Chiarotti
 
Shorts 6: Youth Works Q&A
WED MAY 6, 12:30 PM PT
With Director Hana Taylor (Fish Bowl), Director Aaliyah Idrissa (Rewinded)