Stardust
One young man realizes that no matter how humble his surroundings, he can still find a path to reach for the stars.
Festival Year: 2019
1Minute Nature: My Cat in Me
Food cycles and life cycles hilariously intertwine when one kid relates the journey of his cat in this NYICFF 2017 favorite.
And The Moon Stands Still
A night creature tries to steal off with a village’s glimmer of hope. Fortunately, its steadfast moon is not one to wane.
Hvalagapet
At 12, Rikke is starting to test out some very big feelings to see just how real they are firsthand.
Brooklyn Breeze
NYC’s biggest borough gets the Busby Berkeley treatment in this charmingly upbeat ode to industrial Brooklyn that will have you tapping your steel-capped toes!
Humus
In a magical laboratory in the woods, a gardener tries to school his young and wayward apprentice about the power of nature.
Spelliasmous
The universal language of wizards bridges cultures in this imaginative doc.
SUPERHEROES
Three teens who tend to fly solo find that together they have the power to soar.
Mi Abuelita
Like everything Abuelita does, her tamales are filled with love, especially when her granddaughter gets to help out in the kitchen.
Jonas and the Sea
At the seaside, Jonas dreams of a life among the fish and constructs bizarre aquatic contraptions to realize the impossible.
Beauty
Five gender-creative kids are each uniquely engaged in shaping their idea of what it means to be fully human.
The Basket
A devoted daughter works hard to earn enough to repair her father’s watch in this busy city short on quick fixes.
Fox & Hare: Birthday
Fox dreams of giving Hare the most exquisite birthday ever, but will a few pesky neighbors spoil his plans?
Heads Together
Three very different kids, all friends, find out what it truly means to walk a day in each other’s shoes,…and legs, and torsos in this hilarious International Emmy and 2017 NYICFF Grand Prize- winning film.
LISTEN
In Holland the Kindertelefoon is a helpline for kids to pour their hearts out anonymously with problems big and small—and, just maybe, make a few prank calls for lighthearted relief.
Emily
Blooming with artful animation and wistful storytelling, Emily was spotlighted as the Netherlands’ entry for Oscar consideration.
7 Planets
A space-obsessed girl realizes that in cosmic matters, it’s all about the long game.
Saturday’s Apartment
Banging, jumping, wailing, pounding—noisy neighbor mayhem rules the day until this ultimately loveable bunch of apartment dwellers find a way to hammer it out together.
Room for Change
A moving, inspiring documentary account of generations uniting for change as part of 2018’s March for Our Lives.
Raccoon and the Light
Nighttime is a breeze for a nocturnal creature, but a spotlight shines in more ways than one in this Student Academy Award-Winner.
Slow Dance
A middle school dance floor is the ultimate field of courage for our protagonist.
Mr. Paper Goes Out for a Walk
With trusty scissors in hand, Mister Paper makes choice cuts to craft his ideal world.
1 Meter/Hour
French snails get all due respect, especially this troupe and their sublime, slow grooves as overseen by renowned choreographer Philippe Decouflé.
Small Spark
You’ve heard of night owls and bookworms? Well both perfectly describe this mouse, who must find a way to continue his exciting bedtime reading when it’s lights out.
Belly Flop
One girl is determined to make a very big splash, but will she have the buoyant courage to pull it off?
Slurp
Grandma’s table manners drive one boy bananas until he devises a clever fix.
Hors Piste
Crevasse-kicking laughs are in store when an alpine ski rescue goes way, way off track.
Toy House
How is it that the ones you love so dear can also be so eerie?
Friends & Neighbors: Netherlands 1
We’re crossing the Atlantic to pair up with far-flung Friends & Neighbors this year. Cinekid, The Netherland’s premiere film festival for children, comes ashore to share their best films. Featuring a range of different cultures and themes—from Old Amsterdam to New York—and fresh stories that keep history alive.
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. VR JR. – Virtual Reality Explored
We’re back with our second year of VR JR, a unique Virtual Reality mini-fest for kids and families. Explore the latest interactive VR experiences with us on March 2nd at SVA Theatre. Free, non-ticketed experiences available on a first come, first serve basis. Experiences will run all day.