After hundreds of votes were counted, Hedgehogs and the City, directed by Evalds Lacis (Latvia), has won the "Best of Fest" Prize at the 3rd Annual Northbrook International Children's Film Fest, held at the Northbrook Public Library on Saturday, November 24. In this charming stop motion film, a group of animals led by two clever hedgehogs, collaborate to reclaim the homes they lost when a city was built.
This nationally touring festival was presented by the International Children's Media Center (ICMC), and included nine short films from eight different countries, including India, Argentina, Denmark, Latvia, Slovenia, England, Spain, and the United States.
The five films that received the most votes were:
Hedgehogs and the City: 39
Alfred & Anna: 14
Pasteurized: 11
Odd Sound Out:10
Rhythmatics: 10
Attendee comments:
Hedgehogs and the City
"I love it!"
"Very charming, clever and easy to understand. Thank you!"
"When the animals started to make money it was smart and hilarious."
"It was great, I loved it!!!!"
Alfred & Anna
"Sweet and clever—great looking characters."
Eco Binz
"Makes me want to be better at recycling stuff"
Pasteurized:
"I laughed a lot out loud."
"So funny!"
