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Deadlines for KIDS FIRST! Film Festival & Endorsement
Fourth Quarter 2008 Screenings
(Oct. 15, 2008 - Jan 15, 2009)
July 15 - Regular Deadline
Aug. 15 - Late Deadline
Aug 25 - CQCM Member Late Deadline

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Endorsed Titles

JUNO BABY: JUNO'S RHYTHM ADVENTURE
Media: DVD
KF! Age: 1-4
Cat: MUSIC

Juno and the gang discover rhythm in everyday things. This interactive DVD is designed to teach music appreciation and creativity through puppetry, animation, classical music, original songs and world rhythms.... more

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BIG RESCUE, THE
Media: DVD
KF! Age: 5-8
Cat: FAMILY

The US Coast Guard in action! From San Diego to the icebergs of Newfoundland, watch crew members perform real land, sea and air rescues.... more

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Granny Ranny's Addenda

"Buddha Wild Monk in a Hut" Playing at the Santa Fe Film Center July 6, 8 and 10

This stunning film, an official KIDS FIRST! Film Festival selection will be playing at the Santa Fe Film Center (Santa Fe, NM) ... - Read more!

Ann's Marketing Memes

The First of May Launches on DVD

KIDS FIRST! is thrilled to announce the DVD launch of The First of May. This movie was one of the first indie titles in the KIDS FI... - Read More!

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At KIDS FIRST! we use a baseline criteria to determine if media is appropriate for kids to watch: NO gratuitous violence or abuse ... - Read More!

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Our goals are:

A. To teach children to become critical media users;
B. To help adults recognize the importance of teaching critical viewing skills to children;
C. To help children identify and be aware of outstanding media programming;
D. To develop programs for children with special needs such as low-income, hospitalized or at-risk children.

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"KIDS FIRST! Rocks!" As Shari Lewis's daughter I have spent a lifetime in the business of quality kids entertainment. KIDS FIRST! is the premier organization out there watch-dogging the industry and honoring those that achieve!"

- Mallory Lewis