Shorts for Tots
Created for our youngest and first-ever moviegoers, but beloved by grown-ups, Shorts for Tots is sure to delight all audiences.
Age Range: 5
Short Films One
Whether you’re a baby chick who’s flown the coop, a budding Lego master, or just out for a movie, there’s lots to get into in Short Films One.
Moominvalley
Just in time to celebrate their 80th anniversary (and they don’t look a day over…however old they’re supposed to be!), our Moominfriends return for more all-new adventures. In Moominpappa and Aunt Jane, Moominpappa mustn’t let a surprise visit from his formidable Aunt spoil his book launch party. Then, Little My and Snorkmaiden head to the Lonely Mountains to confront a solitary bogeywoman in Song of the Groke. Finally, an SOS from an old friend sends Moominpappa and Moomintroll on a rescue mission into the frozen wilderness in Moominpappa the Great Explorer.
Dog Man
Part dog, part man, all hero. From DreamWorks Animation comes the canine-crime-fighting film adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s New York Times bestselling phenomenon: Dog Man.
When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve—and fetch, sit, and roll over. Featuring the voices of Pete Davidson, Lil Red Howrey, Isla Fisher, Poppy Liu, Stephen Root, Billy Boyd, and Ricky Gervais.
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
Gromit’s concern that Wallace is becoming too dependent on his inventions proves justified, when Wallace invents a “smart” gnome that seems to develop a mind of its own. When it emerges that a vengeful figure from the past might be masterminding things, it falls to Gromit to battle sinister forces and save his master… or Wallace may never be able to invent again!
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl Preview Screening + Q&A
Gromit’s concern that Wallace is becoming too dependent on his inventions proves justified, when Wallace invents a “smart” gnome that seems to develop a mind of its own. When it emerges that a vengeful figure from the past might be masterminding things, it falls to Gromit to battle sinister forces and save his master… or Wallace may never be able to invent again!
My name is Edgar and I Have a Cow
When Edgar rescues a newborn calf from a food factory, he learns that raising a cow isn’t as easy as it seems.
Rhino
Rhino is looking forward to his date, but doesn’t anticipate the problem right in front of his nose. Directed by Fest alum Julia Ocker!
Pufferfish
In an ocean full of big, bad fish, the pufferfish must act as tough as possible, but looks can be deceiving…Directed by Fest alum Julia Ocker!
Shackle
Two woodland spirits enjoy the peace of the forest when a third threatens to disrupt their harmony. From NYICFF Award-winning filmmaker and two-time Fest alum Ainslie Henderson!
Little Fan
An unexpected encounter grows into a meaningful friendship between a portable fan and a paper crane.
Unravel
A little Australian bilby finds a tangle of thread to play with.
Forever Seven
The greatest treasure of the wooden crate Mouse finds may just be the possibilities it holds. Co-directed by four-time NYICFF alum Antje Heyn!
Coquille
After losing his shell, hermit crab Bernard must face the dangers of the beach to find a new home.
Directed by Justine Aubert, Cassandra Bouton, Grégoire Callies, Maud Chesnea, Anna Danton, Loic Girault, Gatien Peyrude, & Justine Raux.
Beaver
Mouse rescues starving Beaver from island. All is well until his passenger starts to eat his boat. Directed by Fest alum Julia Ocker!
Red House
A red house morphs into an playfully eclectic cast of shapes, people, and places.
Rice Ball
A school kid faces her fears when her home-packed lunch is scrutinized.
Konigiri-Kun Parade
Our favorite rice ball is back again (for the 5th time!), this time helping Little Quail Egg find its way back to the lunchbox parade
Marie
In the margins of a school notebook, a young boy explores his developing feelings for the girl sitting next to him.
Dormouse
On the most important day of the year, Dormouse oversleeps. Luckily, his bear friend is willing to wait. Directed by Fest alum Julia Ocker!
Two One Two
A love letter to parenting on the spectrum and two-headed monsters everywhere.
Hoofs on Skates
Two friends discover the joys of the ice—both above and below. From NYICFF Award-winning filmmaker and two-time Fest alum Ignas Meilūnas!
Cats are Liquid
An everyday black cat defies the laws of physics.
Tabby McTat
The Oscar®-nominated (and NYICFF Award-winning) Magic Light Pictures returns to share the adventure of a tabby street cat and his busking friend.
Baking With Boris
What’s a baker to do when he develops an allergy to flour?
How to Lasso
A young girl dreams of becoming a cowgirl only to realize it’s not as easy as it looks.
Short Films One
Level up! Shorts in this program are for Tots graduates—and everyone else. Recommended for ages 5-10.
Shorts For Tots
Created for our youngest and first-ever moviegoers, but beloved by grown-ups, Shorts for Tots is sure to delight all audiences.
Puffin Rock and the New Friends
