This upbeat and engaging 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 that challenge expectations and reflect on what it means to grow up.

Surprises hidden in a dumpling bring good luck, and many reflections, in the beautiful stop motion animation The Coin. In The One You Never Forget, a young teen tries to keep his first date under wraps, but his parents have other ideas. In Home Away 3000, an intergalactic traveller's funky space van conks out on an unknown planet full of cosmic curiosities. Runtime: 66 minutes, in English and other languages with English subtitles

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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What is Eventive and how do I watch the film?

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.