FREE EVENT! BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY!
Excited about the 2024 Peoria Film Fest? So are we! We’ve got a great lineup of films perfect for the whole family this year - including some charming throwback features and multiple blocks of family friendly short films to choose from. All screenings will take place at the Harkins Arrowhead Fountains 18 Theatre. You can find the full schedule below. See you at the movies!
Reserve your tickets by sending an email to festival@phxfilm.com. Please be sure to specify which screening, including date and time, you would like to attend and how many tickets you would like.
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Friday, October 4th
Where the Wild Things Are
Run Time: 105 minutes
Screening Time:
Friday, October 4th at 7:00pm
Directed by: Spike Jonze
Cast: Max Records, Catherine O’Hara, Forest Whitaker
Synopsis: Yearning for escape and adventure, a young boy runs away from home and sails to an island filled with creatures that take him in as their king.
Saturday, October 5th
The Iron Giant
Run Time: 90 minutes
Screening Time:
Saturday, October 5 at 11:00am
Directed by: Brad Bird
Cast: Eli Marienthal, Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Aniston
Synopsis: A young boy befriends a giant robot from outer space that a paranoid government agent wants to destroy.
Peoria Shorts Group A
Run Time: 90 minutes
Screening Time:
Saturday, October 5 at 11:05am
My Turn!
Directed by: Daisha Lin Sherman and Isabelle Maria Tumboimbela
Synopsis: My Turn! is a short film about the importance of sisterhood through a wacky, slapstick-filled morning race to the bathroom.
Uncle Joe
Directed by: Azza Brummer
Synopsis: Three kids get into mischief when left alone at their house as they break late Uncle Joe’s urn. Attempting to buy a replacement, they build a lemonade stand but get caught by their dad before they can replace it.
Stars in the Water
Directed by: Amy Tompkins
Synopsis: A insecure 11yr old girl naively seeks true love at a crush's pool party, in this 90's fantasy world comedy-drama.
Geese Feast
Directed by: Taira Ochoa
Synopsis: A five year old girl wants to feed some innocent looking geese and finds out how unfriendly they can be.
The Mood Swing
Directed by: Matthew Thompson
Synopsis: With the help of a magical storybook, a young boy learns to navigate the ups and downs of grief.
Operation Stuplloyd
Directed by: Vincenté Kabo Baker
Synopsis: To defeat Stuplloyd, Jaz joins forces with her friends to execute her mission, only to be thwarted at every turn.
Frankie
Directed by: Maddie Helland
Synopsis: When young Emmy gets her first pet, her dad is surprised to find that goldfish care comes with unexpected challenges.
The Rise of Blus: A Nouns Movie
Directed by: Billy Dao and Jamie Chung
Synopsis: In the bustling, floating cloud city of Blus, every 13 year old’s fate is decided by the revered Noggle ceremony.
Alchemist Cursed in Time
Run Time: 135 minutes
Screening Time:
Saturday, October 5at 1:00pm
Directed by: Petr Kubik
Cast: Eliska Krenková, Natalia Germani, Marek Lambora
Synopsis: Alchemist Cursed in Time (2023) is a sequel to a successful Czech fantasy Princess cursed in time (2020) which was distributed all around the world and got numerous festival prizes. In this Sequel the main role takes young Amelia who learns about forbidden power which can save her loved ones but also bind her into darkness. Take a leap and travel into the alchymist town called Ayra together with Amelia, Princess Ellena and Prince Jan.
Peoria Shorts Group B
Run Time: 90 minutes
Screening Time:
Saturday, October 5 at 1:15pm
One of My Own
Directed by: Analei Song
Synopsis: When a Chinese girl becomes aware of her differences in her adopted family,she attempts to find her place of belonging.
Melody
Directed by: Lauren Roman
Synopsis: A father, out of loneliness, sings his daughter into existence, but as she grows older, her curiosity leads her to a dangerous new voice.
Metamorphosis
Directed by: Bryn Wright
Synopsis: Metamorphosis is a metaphor for the challenges everyone experiences during adolescence. Often the simplest solution is to "wait a while".
Splash!
Directed by: Nathan Rigaud
Synopsis: A Harp Seal must find his courage to overcome his fear of the water he was born to play in.
Shoes, All Walks of Life
Directed by: Vincent Castro
Synopsis: Mikey, a middle-schooler, reinvents himself and prepares for the soccer tryouts despite his fears and a bully athlete.
I'm Fine
Directed by: Aidan Sinconis
Synopsis: I'm Fine, by Sinconis Studios, is a portrayal of teenage depression, revealing distorted perceptions and a realistic view of improvement.
Getcho
Directed by: Ashley Tyler
Synopsis: A tightly wound but promising Ivy League graduate has moved back in with her disappointed mother in their section 8 apartment and is forced to babysit a peculiar and precocious child and consequently help him manage his bullies and her own.
The Hart Siblings Run Away
Directed by: The Hart Siblings
Synopsis: Two immature twenty-somethings run away from their mundane lives and embark on an adventure that quickly goes awry.
Peoria Shorts Group C
Run Time: 90 minutes
Screening Time:
Saturday, October 5 at 3:30pm
Piccolo Volo
Directed by: Sarah Watson
Synopsis: Two male birds attempt to court a female through the use of the culinary arts.
Brew_ti_ful Minds
Directed by: Cody Walker
Synopsis: Two people on a date, but their inner minds reveal the stakes are much higher.
Stained Hearts
Directed by: Victoria White
Synopsis: Set in post-WWII 1960s America, a German schoolteacher and Jewish stained-glass glazier fall in love both unaware of their pasts.
Bean There, Dumb That
Directed by: Jonason Pauley
Synopsis: A man must overcome an enchanted help line in an attempt to get his magic beans to grow.
Sam
Directed by: Laura Palacio
Synopsis: An isolated teen struggles to let go of his imaginary friends.
Sprout
Directed by: Carolina Bermudez
Synopsis: A robot named, Sprout, becomes overwhelmed when he can't complete his garden tasks, but his friends are there to help!
Luki and the Lights
Directed by: Toby Cochran
Synopsis: LUKi, a joyful robot, faces ALS, embracing courage in a transformative journey, challenging life's challenges with resilience and determination.
The Eraserverse
Directed by: Saveah Van Gingle and Noah Vass
Synopsis: A student accepts the ultimate student dare, "spend the night in the school." This leads to one amazing Sci-Fi adventure.
Who Needs Teachers?
Directed by: Ekal Deep Kaur
Synopsis: Isha Sahni clashes with her new English teacher, Mrs. Khanna, who aims to change Isha's perspective on teachers.
Little Giants
Run Time: 120 minutes
Screening Time:
Saturday, October 5 at 3:35pm
Directed by: Duwayne Dunham
Cast: Rick Moranis, Ed O'Neill, Shawna Waldron
Synopsis: Misfits form their own opposing team to an elite peewee football team, coached by the elite team coach's brother.
Sunday, October 6th
Butterfly Tale
Run Time: 85 minutes
Screening Time:
Sunday, October 6 at 11:00am
Directed by: Sophie Roy
Cast: Tatiana Maslany, Mena Massoud, Tristan D. Lalla
Synopsis: “Butterfly Tale” is an animated feature film for the whole family set along the diverse, picturesque, and ever-changing backdrop of the great monarch butterfly migration.
Peoria Shorts Group C
Run Time: 90 minutes
Screening Time:
Sunday, October 6 at 11:05am
Piccolo Volo
Directed by: Sarah Watson
Synopsis: Two male birds attempt to court a female through the use of the culinary arts.
Brew_ti_ful Minds
Directed by: Cody Walker
Synopsis: Two people on a date, but their inner minds reveal the stakes are much higher.
Stained Hearts
Directed by: Victoria White
Synopsis: Set in post-WWII 1960s America, a German schoolteacher and Jewish stained-glass glazier fall in love both unaware of their pasts.
Bean There, Dumb That
Directed by: Jonason Pauley
Synopsis: A man must overcome an enchanted help line in an attempt to get his magic beans to grow.
Sam
Directed by: Laura Palacio
Synopsis: An isolated teen struggles to let go of his imaginary friends.
Sprout
Directed by: Carolina Bermudez
Synopsis: A robot named, Sprout, becomes overwhelmed when he can't complete his garden tasks, but his friends are there to help!
Luki and the Lights
Directed by: Toby Cochran
Synopsis: LUKi, a joyful robot, faces ALS, embracing courage in a transformative journey, challenging life's challenges with resilience and determination.
The Eraserverse
Directed by: Saveah Van Gingle and Noah Vass
Synopsis: A student accepts the ultimate student dare, "spend the night in the school." This leads to one amazing Sci-Fi adventure.
Who Needs Teachers?
Directed by: Ekal Deep Kaur
Synopsis: Isha Sahni clashes with her new English teacher, Mrs. Khanna, who aims to change Isha's perspective on teachers.
Alchemist Cursed in Time
Run Time: 135 minutes
Screening Time:
Sunday, October 6 at 1:00pm
Directed by: Petr Kubik
Cast: Eliska Krenková, Natalia Germani, Marek Lambora
Synopsis: Alchemist Cursed in Time (2023) is a sequel to a successful Czech fantasy Princess cursed in time (2020) which was distributed all around the world and got numerous festival prizes. In this Sequel the main role takes young Amelia who learns about forbidden power which can save her loved ones but also bind her into darkness. Take a leap and travel into the alchymist town called Ayra together with Amelia, Princess Ellena and Prince Jan.
Peoria Shorts Group B
Run Time: 90 minutes
Screening Time:
Sunday, October 6 at 1:15pm
One of My Own
Directed by: Analei Song
Synopsis: When a Chinese girl becomes aware of her differences in her adopted family,she attempts to find her place of belonging.
Melody
Directed by: Lauren Roman
Synopsis: A father, out of loneliness, sings his daughter into existence, but as she grows older, her curiosity leads her to a dangerous new voice.
Metamorphosis
Directed by: Bryn Wright
Synopsis: Metamorphosis is a metaphor for the challenges everyone experiences during adolescence. Often the simplest solution is to "wait a while".
Splash!
Directed by: Nathan Rigaud
Synopsis: A Harp Seal must find his courage to overcome his fear of the water he was born to play in.
Shoes, All Walks of Life
Directed by: Vincent Castro
Synopsis: Mikey, a middle-schooler, reinvents himself and prepares for the soccer tryouts despite his fears and a bully athlete.
I'm Fine
Directed by: Aidan Sinconis
Synopsis: I'm Fine, by Sinconis Studios, is a portrayal of teenage depression, revealing distorted perceptions and a realistic view of improvement.
Getcho
Directed by: Ashley Tyler
Synopsis: A tightly wound but promising Ivy League graduate has moved back in with her disappointed mother in their section 8 apartment and is forced to babysit a peculiar and precocious child and consequently help him manage his bullies and her own.
The Hart Siblings Run Away
Directed by: The Hart Siblings
Synopsis: Two immature twenty-somethings run away from their mundane lives and embark on an adventure that quickly goes awry.
Peoria Shorts Group A
Run Time: 90 minutes
Screening Time:
Sunday, October 6 at 3:30pm
My Turn!
Directed by: Daisha Lin Sherman and Isabelle Maria Tumboimbela
Synopsis: My Turn! is a short film about the importance of sisterhood through a wacky, slapstick-filled morning race to the bathroom.
Uncle Joe
Directed by: Azza Brummer
Synopsis: Three kids get into mischief when left alone at their house as they break late Uncle Joe’s urn. Attempting to buy a replacement, they build a lemonade stand but get caught by their dad before they can replace it.
Stars in the Water
Directed by: Amy Tompkins
Synopsis: A insecure 11yr old girl naively seeks true love at a crush's pool party, in this 90's fantasy world comedy-drama.
Geese Feast
Directed by: Taira Ochoa
Synopsis: A five year old girl wants to feed some innocent looking geese and finds out how unfriendly they can be.
The Mood Swing
Directed by: Matthew Thompson
Synopsis: With the help of a magical storybook, a young boy learns to navigate the ups and downs of grief.
Operation Stuplloyd
Directed by: Vincenté Kabo Baker
Synopsis: To defeat Stuplloyd, Jaz joins forces with her friends to execute her mission, only to be thwarted at every turn.
Frankie
Directed by: Maddie Helland
Synopsis: When young Emmy gets her first pet, her dad is surprised to find that goldfish care comes with unexpected challenges.
The Rise of Blus: A Nouns Movie
Directed by: Billy Dao and Jamie Chung
Synopsis: In the bustling, floating cloud city of Blus, every 13 year old’s fate is decided by the revered Noggle ceremony.
Free Willy
Run Time: 115 minutes
Screening Time:
Sunday, October 6 at 3:35pm
Directed by: Simon Wincer
Cast: Jason James Richter, Lori Petty, Michael Madsen
Synopsis: When a boy learns that a beloved killer whale is to be killed by the aquarium owners, the boy risks everything to free the whale.
