Join us for VIFF Kids Club — our monthly family matinee series with film-inspired crafts and special concession snacks before the show! Doors open at 11:00 am for activities, with the film screening at 12:00 pm.
This Month’s Film:
Raised by her devoted robot guardian, Celeste grows up to become an astronaut and sets off on her first solo mission. Left behind on Earth, Robot copes with loneliness by revisiting their shared memories, while Celeste faces unexpected challenges and adventures in space. Guided by love, resilience, and ingenuity, she must find her way home. Told without dialogue, this tender animated film blends visual poetry, gentle humour, and a rich musical score to explore connection and distance, childhood and growing up.
This special film is based on the award-winning graphic novel written and illustrated by Kid Koala, a Montreal-based DJ, composer, and multimedia artist. Known for his inventive storytelling and collaborations across music, film, and visual art, he brings a distinctive, emotionally resonant voice to this heartfelt and accessible cinematic experience for all ages.
Before the film gets started, kids can have fun with space and robot themed crafts. A special themed snack pack including candy fit for royalty, small popcorn and small drink, will be available to purchase.
In a world of high volume, gag-a-minute, candy coloured, sugar-fuelled adventures, Space Cadet arrives like a gentle cloud of fresh air.
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Please note: VIFF Kids Club is designed for families to attend together. Adults can only attend if they’re bringing a child, and children can only attend if accompanied by an adult.
Does your family have a film idea for Kids Club? Let our staff know after the movie, or submit your idea online!
Content considerations: Celeste faces loss of a few loved ones, and remembers them when they are gone
Kid Koala
Canada
2025
No Dialogue
Open to youth!
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Credits
Executive Producer
Nathalie Bissonnette, Ginette Petit, Michel Pradier
Producer
Ginette Petit
Screenwriter
Mylène Chollet
Editor
Corinne Merrell, Alain Baril
Original Music
Kid Koala
Production Design
Lillian Chan
Art Director
Corinne Merrell
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