Fiddleheads Family Film Series Winter 2025

In partnership with Wheelwrite Imaginarium

We are offering a series of carefully curated animated family films from award winning independent animation studios to brighten up our winter afternoons. These screenings, in a unique, intimate setting and capped at a small audience number, will be held consecutive Saturdays from 3:30-5:30 pm. Dates will be January 25th, February 1st, February 8th, and February 15th.

The proceeds for this film screening series will go toward enabling Fiddleheads to offer financial aid for our seasonal after school programming. Ticket prices consist of a $40 payment to the school in order to secure a reservation. Each reservations is for one parent and one child and includes a slice of pizza for each person. Parents are offered a chair, children will be accommodated with cushion/quilt/bean bag seating on the floor. Cushions, quilts and beanbags will be provided. Seating is limited and each screening will be capped at 30 people, ideally 15 parents and 15 children. Candy, popcorn, juice, seltzer, beer and wine will be available for purchase.

  • My Neighbor Totoro

    Screening January 25th

    Possibly the most beloved film from the unparalleled Japanese animation studio, Studio Ghibli. My Neighbor Totoro is a lighthearted and heartwarming story, suitable for all ages. The story begins when Satsuki and Mei move into their new home. They soon encounter strange and delightful creatures, including Totoro, a gentle forest spirit. Totoro takes them on a series of adventures abounding in benevolent magic in this deceptively simple, endearing tale. Whether you are seeing it for the first time, or the 10th, it's always worthwhile to spend some time with this movie. Don't miss this colorful, lush and touching story on the big screen.

  • The Secret of Kells

    Screening February 1st

    From the Oscar winning Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon, The Secret of Kells is full of magic, fantasy, and Celtic mythology coming together in a riot of color and detail that dazzle the eyes in a sweeping story about the power of imagination and faith to carry humanity through dark times. In a remote medieval outpost of Ireland, young Brendan and his cat Pangur Ban embark on a new life of adventure when a celebrated master illuminator arrives from foreign lands carrying a book brimming with secret wisdom and powers. To help complete the magical book, Brendan has to overcome his deepest fears on a dangerous quest that takes him into the enchanted forest where mythical creatures hide. It is here that he meets Aisling, a mysterious young wolf-girl, who helps him along the way. But with the barbarians closing in, will Brendan's determination and artistic vision illuminate the darkness and show that enlightenment is the best fortification against evil? Come see this exciting family film on the big screen and find out.

  • The Curse of the Were-Rabbit

    Screening February 8th

    From Aardman Animation studios, the Oscar Award winning stop motion animation creators of Wallace and Gromit and Shaun the Sheep, The Curse of the Were-Rabbit is a stop motion animation masterpiece and a riotously good time. Starring Peter Sallis as Wallace alongside screen legends Ralph Fiennes and Helena Bonham Carter, this goofy family friendly thriller has humor and hijinks for all ages as Wallace and his loyal dog, Gromit, set out to discover the mystery behind the garden sabotage that plagues their English village and threatens their beloved annual giant vegetable growing contest.

  • The Box Trolls

    Screening February 15th

    From the Oregon LAIKA, an award-winning feature film animation studio known for films like Coraline and Kubo and the Two Strings, also comes this innovative, orginal stop motion animation film suitable for even very young audiences. The Box Trolls is a fast paced, silly and heartwarming adventure illustrating the values of acceptance and bravery. It tells the story of Eggs, a boy raised by a group of creative, resourceful and lovable subterranean trolls, known as the 'Box Trolls'. He and his friend Winnie must use all their courage and luck to save the misunderstood trolls from a nasty villain charged to exterminate them. This film, with its ingenious recycling of Victorian trash as well as its kindness and humor, will leave you wishing to live among Box Trolls too.