In this heartwarming and charming coming-of-age family rom-com, Itsy, the newest girl in rural Pebble Falls, sees a journalism career opportunity when she is paired up at school with a space enthusiast outcast who insists his parents were abducted by aliens a decade earlier. —M.G. After uprooting from the city to small-town Pebble Falls, Itsy’s teenage existence is at an all-time low. When she learns about a writing contest that would earn her a journalism internship in New York City, Itsy pursues her odd neighbor, Calvin, as the subject of her piece. Convinced his parents were abducted by aliens, Calvin slowly brings Itsy into his seemingly delusional world of comet chasing and UFO sightings as he awaits his parents’ return. But Itsy’s investigation takes a sharp turn into the unknown, causing Calvin to question everything he’s ever known. A mix of feel-good humor and heartfelt depth, the family-friendly ALIENS ABDUCTED MY PARENTS AND NOW I FEEL KINDA LEFT OUT offers a new, refreshing take on an out-of-this-world, coming-of-age journey. —A.B. GUEST(S) ARE SCHEDULED TO BE IN ATTENDANCE FOR Q&amp;A

Aliens Abducted My Parents and Now I Feel Kinda Left Out

American Independents Competition

These films are friendly for our teen audience, but appeal to adults too!* CIFF films are not rated by the MPAA, so we advise viewer discretion for all films.

Teen-Friendly Films

Let laughter bring us together with this group of comedies sure to make you smile.

Comedies

You can take a family trip around the world without leaving your home! These family-friendly films are great for kids and young adults.*CIFF films are not rated by the MPAA, so we advise viewer discretion for all films.