This screening was curated by the experts at FACETS Chicago International Children's Film Festival (CICFF). 2040 and more curated screenings are also available for virtual Field Trips. Check out our Field Trips page for more info.
Geoblocking Notice:Due to virtual screening restrictions, 2040 series is only accessible to those viewing in the Chicagoland area in Illinois, and portions of Northwest Indiana and Southeast Wisconsin.
In this collection of shorts, characters find that family is sometimes found where you least expect it, especially after an adventure.
In The Kindergarten Show, winner of the CICFF37 Best Production for Young Children Award, an owl schoolmaster tries to present the year-end show and runs into unforeseen obstacles. In Shooom's Odyssey, winner of the CICFF37 Best of the Fest Award, a brave baby owl sets out to find their mother and help care for their sibling. In The Snail and the Whale, winner of the CICFF37 2nd Prize in Animated TV, when a tiny snail meets a humpback whale, the two travel together to far-off lands.
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What is FACETS Virtual Cinema?
While our theater is closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, you can still watch newly released independent and international films at FACETS. The Virtual Cinema offers these films through third-party websites with 50% of the proceeds go to FACETS.
By purchasing a "ticket" to one of our Virtual Cinema screenings, you help support FACETS' mission and filmmakers from around the world who do so much to enrich our shared film culture.
How long will my rental last?
This depends on the third-party site. On average you'll have 2–4 days after your purchase to watch the film. But to be safe, you should check the length for each rental you purchase through our Virtual Cinema.
Do FACETS Members get a 50% discount for the virtual cinema?
Unfortunately, discounts are on a case-by-case basis, depending on the distributor, and we can't guarantee that FACETS Members will get a discount on every rental.
What does it mean when I get redirected to another website?
The films offered at our Virtual Cinema are hosted by a third-party service. Which means you'll be redirected to another site to watch the film. Even though you're watching on a different site, 50% of the proceeds go to support FACETS.
Can I stream a film on my TV?
There are multiple ways to stream our Virtual Cinema screenings to your TV. The easiest way is to connect your computer to your TV with an HDMI cable—click here for step-by-step instructions.
You can also stream films using a smart TV (Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Roku), but the specific approach will depend on the third-party site. For more information, please refer to the customer service information provided by the third party.
I'm having issues with the third-party website, what should I do?
If you're having problems with the third-party streaming website, we recommend you reach out their customer support team directly to answer your question. If you've done this and are still facing an issue, feel free to reach out to us at help@facets.org.
Additional Questions?
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