This upbeat and inventive shorts showcase from the New York International Children's Film Festival is ideal for youngsters—but adults will be sure to enjoy the craft and creativity on display in these animated and live-action stories about the balance between work and play.

Cat Lake City has you covered if you, like its loveable feline, feel like you just can't catch a break in this hilarious tale of a hard-won vacation. But if you're fortunate, you know that effort and fun can happily co-exist as they do in the short doc The Magic of Chess. Finally, meet another hard worker who gets a little lost dawdling in the countryside in the beautifully hand-animated Boriya.  Runtime: 58 min, in English or no dialogue.

Learn more about the full line-up for this program.

Presented in partnership with the New York International Children's Film Festival. This virtual program is only available to viewers in North America.

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This fall, all Hop films will be presented virtually and on demand through Eventive. Log in to the Hop website as usual, get your ticket, and in your Order Confirmation email from the Hop Box Office, you'll receive links and instructions to watch the film on Eventive. Please reference the Eventive Instructions and FAQ for more information.