A truly international festival, Little Big Shots includes over 90 films from 25 countries as far-reaching as Russia to Argentina, Estonia to Bangladesh and Finland to South Africa. Festival director, Chloe Boulton believes, ?The festival is the perfect way for kids to see great stories from all over the world that would
never otherwise make it to Australia. The themes and ideas covered in the films are incredibly engaging and relevant to the lives of all children.?

The festival also features a 10-member children?s jury. On May 3, 2009 these children will come together to watch and vote on films in two categories: the best Australian adult-made film and the best Australian child-made film. The winning films will have the honour of being screened at the Little Big Shots launch on May 31, 2009 at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image.

The idea to stage a major Melbourne international children?s film festival was originally conceived by Media Giants in 2004. Five years later, Little Big Shots has become its very own not-for-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing the media literacy of young people, fostering children?s creativity and showcasing the very best in filmmaking for, by and about kids.

Little Big Shots is now Australia?s major stand-alone kids? film festival - a niche Australian event. With its focus on short films for kids plus plenty of competitions and opportunities for involvement, Little Big Shots is one of the year?s most exciting experiences for kids.

An Australia-wide tour follows and includes screenings at Warrnambool?s Fun4Kids Festival (June 28 ?July 5), the Adelaide Festival Centre (July 16 - 18), the Sydney Opera House (September 9 - 13) and Kyneton Town Hall (October 21).