february 28 - march 16, 2025

member tickets available january 30
public tickets on sale february 4

Our Programs

Don't let the word "Festival" fool you: we've got something for everyone all year long.

The Annual Film Festival

FilmEd Field Trips

Kid Flicks Tour

Special Events

Annual Festival

Three weekends. Hundreds of films. Endless possibilities.

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FilmEd Field Trips

The movie theater is the classroom. Field Trips engage students in thoughtful conversation on topics like identity and belonging while strengthening media and traditional literacy skills through film.

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Kid Flicks Tour

The best films from our NYC Festival, now at a theater (or museum, library, or cultural organization) near you!

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Lupita Nyong'o and Chris Sanders pose in front of a NYICFF banner

Special Preview Series

From exclusive premieres to artist Q&As, our special programs and events keep the excitement going all year long.

Recent Events

Catch the train, grab a trolley, hop on the nearest watermelon truck, or hitch a ride on your butterfly friend—we're taking a trip around the world, by way of the theater. Whether you’re into animation or documentary, silly stories or action-packed adventures, even if you’ve never been to a movie theater, we’ve got something you’ll love.