🎬✨ Today’s the day! My Oscar®-qualifying animated short Surf Soup® Buttons is premiering on the big screen at 3:00 PM at Cinelounge Sunset in Hollywood 🌴💛

This marks the start of our 7-day theatrical run (Sept 8–14)—a huge milestone in my journey as an independent animator and storyteller.

If you’re in LA, come join me for this special screening:
📍 Cinelounge Sunset, 6464 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood
🎟️ Tickets: cineloungefilm.com

Thank you for supporting Surf Soup as it takes this exciting step toward the Oscars! 🏆✨

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Big news! 🎬 My Oscar-qualified animated short Surf Soup® Buttons is premiering in Hollywood at Cinelounge Sunset, September 8–14, 2025.

Along with the film, I’ve launched 13 new Surf Soup® books and 8+ music albums—sharing creativity, kindness, and inspiration with kids and families everywhere.

🎟️ Tickets: cineloungefilm.com

🎬 Big news! My animated short Surf Soup: Buttons is premiering on the big screen in Hollywood!

📍 Cinelounge, 6464 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood

📅 September 8–14,

This Oscar-qualifying run is inspired by my family’s story and the Surf Soup® book series. Buttons is a hand-drawn 2D film celebrating culture, creativity, and independent animation.

🌟 Join me in celebrating this milestone and support Surf Soup on the journey to the Oscars!

🎟 Tickets & info: CineloungeFilm.com

More updates: SurfSoup.tv

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Donna Kay Lau, Emmy-honored animator and creator of Surf Soup®, shares her biggest creative milestone yet in this special recap video. From completing her Oscar-qualified animated short Surf Soup® Buttons—premiering in Hollywood September 8–14, 2025—to publishing 13 new books and releasing 8+ Surf Soup® music albums, Donna takes you behind the wave of creativity.

Balancing health, family care, and art, she reflects on the journey so far and looks ahead to school visits, workshops, and inspiring kids everywhere with the Surf Soup® universe.

🎬 Surf Soup® Buttons Theatrical Premiere

📍 Cinelounge Sunset, 6464 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood

📅 September 8–14, 2025

🎟️ Tickets: cineloungefilm.com

✨ Stay connected:

🌐 Website: https://Surfsoup.tv

📚 Books: https://amzn.to/3T3bQuY

Join Emmy-honored animator and author Donna Kay Lau for a special Q&A all about her independent animated short, Surf Soup® Buttons! Discover the inspiration behind the story, her Chinese American heritage, the journey from book to screen, and what it means to premiere at Cinelounge Sunset in Hollywood September 8–14, 2025.

From creating 100+ Surf Soup® books and 8+ music albums to completing this Oscar-qualified film, Donna shares her independent artistry, resilience, and dreams coming true.

🎬 Surf Soup® Buttons Theatrical Premiere

📍 Cinelounge Sunset, 6464 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood

📅 September 8–14, 2025

🎟️ Tickets: cineloungefilm.com

✨ Stay connected:

🌐 Website: https://Surfsoup.tv

📚 Books: https://amzn.to/3T3bQuY

Welcome to Surf Soup Island, a vibrant world of adventure, imagination, and heartwarming stories! Created by Emmy-honored animator and author Donna Kay Lau, the Surf Soup series invites young listeners and their families to join Koa and his friends on surfing adventures filled with kindness, cultural wisdom, mindfulness, and fun.

Each episode introduces colorful characters like Auntie Donna, EggOh, Ukiee, and magical elements like enchanted surfboards and whimsical unicorns — all set in a tropical paradise where creativity and friendship reign supreme. Perfect for kids ages 5-12, these stories blend joyful storytelling with lessons on courage, teamwork, and embracing one’s unique gifts.

Whether it’s bedtime, family road trips, or classroom listening, Surf Soup Island offers a delightful escape to a place where waves carry dreams and every listener can feel a sense of belonging. Dive in and discover a world where surfing, imagination, and aloha spirit come alive!

Subscribe now and join the Surf Soup community! New episodes bring fresh adventures, cultural insights, and mindfulness moments that nurture young hearts and minds.

Follow the inspiring true story of a young sea turtle’s long journey across the Pacific in A Turtle’s Journey Home. This heartfelt children’s book brings themes of courage, hope, love, and resilience to life with beautiful narration and ocean sounds. Perfect for young ocean lovers, environmental enthusiasts, and kids fascinated by animal adventures. This story also highlights the importance of conservation and kindness toward marine life. Listen with your family to this touching tale and explore more meaningful stories on Surf Soup TV that inspire compassion, exploration, and connection to nature.

Get ready to giggle and learn with Idiom the Turtle’s Wacky & Egg-cellent Adventures — an egg-straordinary journey through the funny, mysterious world of idioms! In this engaging episode, Idiom the Turtle speaks only in silly sayings, and young listeners join Koa, Jelly, and friends as they decode popular idioms like “raining cats and dogs” and “let the cat out of the bag.”

Perfect for kids ages 5-12, this lively story encourages language play, vocabulary building, and critical thinking — all while delivering plenty of laughs and colorful characters. Parents and teachers will love using this episode as a fun tool for language arts, ESL learning, and family storytelling time.

With vivid narration and immersive sound design, this episode brings idioms to life and helps children understand the magic behind everyday expressions. Tune in for a fun and educational listening experience that will have kids asking for more!

Subscribe for new Surf Soup episodes full of creativity, learning, and adventure.