ETHOS Kids Film Awards

04/18/2026

PEAK STATE ⚡️
ETHOS Kids | Short Film Block 8 | Screening
April 26 | 3:00 PM
Laemmle Monica Film Center, Santa Monica
There are moments when everything clicks.
When you step fully into who you are.
Peak State brings together a dynamic collection of coming-of-age stories where young voices rise, identities take shape, and courage begins to define the path forward.
These films capture that space between childhood and becoming — where challenges are real, emotions run deep, and growth happens in real time.
Honest. Energetic. Full of life.
This is where transformation begins.
🎬 Featuring:
The Quiet Between
I Got Next
La Mosaïque
Birthday Blues
Tweens
Mama’s Little Star
No Worries!
Escape Into Reality
🎤 Followed by a brief Q&A with attending filmmakers
Come witness the moment where young voices step into their power.
🎟️ Tickets & RSVP: FilmFreeway

04/18/2026

WHERE WONDER LIVES ✨
ETHOS Kids | April 25 | 3:00 PM
Laemmle Monica Film Center, Santa Monica
There are stories that entertain…
and then there are stories that bring you back to wonder.
Where Wonder Lives is a vibrant, imaginative ETHOS Kids program that celebrates curiosity, creativity, and the magic of seeing the world with fresh eyes. 🌿✨
From playful adventures to deeply heartfelt moments, this collection of films invites audiences of all ages to reconnect with imagination, resilience, and joy.
This is storytelling that feels alive.
Light, meaningful, and full of possibility.
🎬 Featuring:
Reynard the Fox
The Feast of No Return
Seeds of Change
I Belong
Dusky Panther’s 5 Minute Variety Hour
The Afterdance
The Robe of the Rainbow Feathers
The Curious Incident of Everett Wilder
Lé Viage
900 Feet Up
🎤 Followed by a Q&A with attending filmmakers
Come be part of the stories that remind us how to dream.
🎟️ Tickets & RSVP: FilmFreeway
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04/18/2026

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11/10/2025

Every great story begins with curiosity — the spark that makes us ask why, how, and what if.

Our young creators at ETHOS Kids are learning to tell those stories through film — stories about our planet, our choices, and the hope we build together. Because when children find their voice, they help the world remember its own.

This spring, new collaborations are growing behind the scenes — and together, we’re creating something truly special for April.
🎥 Watch “The Story of Our World” — made by kids, for the world.

🌱 Follow our journey as imagination and purpose meet on screen.

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01/28/2023

https://filmfreeway.com/EthosKidsFilmAwards
Meet our new Festival directors Lily (9) and Stirling (7), who will be artistic directors of the ETHOS Kids Film Awards 2023!
Check out our page and Film Freeway page, and If you know of any content that fits to this awesome new Kids Films and Scripts sections under our ETHOS Film Awards umbrella, please share and like their page on facebook to get them going on this adventurous path.
Both freshly-baked kid-CEO's are very excited.
Thanks for your support and shares,
Lily and Stirling
"I love making films so much and I can't wait to see what kind of movies you are making!"
Stirling Munro
"I'm so happy to be in this industry and we hope you guys join!"
Lily Munro
https://filmfreeway.com/EthosKidsFilmAwards