The USA Film Festival will present the 37th Annual KidFilm, the oldest and largest children’s film festival in the world. Thanks to the sponsors, all programs will be presented free to the community.

KidFilm gives audiences of all ages an opportunity to see and discuss great films and important topics together. With this year's program, the festival is saluting some of their favorite children's books as well as celebrate diversity, equity and tolerance, empowerment, the importance of friends and family, animated adventures, imaginative journeys, nature, and environmental awareness.

Tickets for all shows are free, but guests must RSVP in advance to request tickets. No walk-ups will be admitted; advance reservations only.

Tickets can be requested by calling the USA Film Festival office at 214-821-6300 starting January 18. The ticket request line will be open from 10:30 am-5 pm through January 22. Requests left on answering machine will not be accepted; guests must speak with a staff person. Tickets and seating are limited.

Schedule of events

• January 23: Educational & Fun Short Films (12:30 pm); Live Action Short Films (12:30 pm); Animated Adventures Short Films (2:30 pm); Sherlock Holmes and the Great Escape (2:30 pm); Our Planet Short Films (4:30 pm); and Dead Reckoning (4:30 pm)
• January 24: Vic the Viking: The Magic Sword (12:30 pm); Dolphin Island (2:30 pm); My Name is Batlir, Not Butler (2:30 pm); The Candle & The Curse (4:30 pm); The Witch Princess (4:30 pm)