Mill Valley Film Festival's Family Films
/Director Billy Luther’s wistfully funny debut spins the tender coming-of-age tale of 11-year-old Benny. Q&A with director Billy Luther after both screenings
When Ollie’s mother is attacked by a monster hiding in the depths of Lake Merritt, he sets out on a mission to find her—discovering instead a hidden network of monster-hunters tasked with protecting Oakland from its own dark underbelly. Q&A with director Benjamin Mulholland (The Lake Merritt Monster) and other special guests after both screenings, plus a free monster make-up demo after the Oct 8 screening.
Swoop into Summerland, a magical forest where adventure awaits a timid fairy who’s about to discover her first true friend—and the courage she never knew she had. Free face painting and Fairytale Brownies after both screenings — and wear your fairy wings to the theater to get a free small popcorn (ages 12 and under).
When an author of children’s books babysits her friend’s two young daughters for the weekend, she’s just pulled a writing all-nighter and needs a nap. Free Sweetly Cali Desserts and a special children’s book raffle after both screenings.