Animation Archives | New York Int'l Children's Film Festival

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Special Preview: The Bad Guys 2

See it before it hits theaters! Who’s badder than The Bad Guys? The Bad Girls. In the new chapter from DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed 2022 action-comedy hit about a crackerjack criminal crew of animal outlaws, The Bad Guys are struggling to find trust and acceptance in their newly minted lives as Good Guys, when they are pulled out of retirement and forced to do “one last job” by an all-female squad of criminals.

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A Captured Loose-Leaf Steven

The Gleeful Beasts are a motley bunch of incompetent but lovable characters. Journey with us into their wonderful world (keep your eyes peeled for these delightful monsters sprinkled throughout all of NYICFF’s short film programs).

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The Haunting Call of a Majestic Beast (Steven)

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Roger is Awake

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Hairy Scary

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The Wind in Your Hair

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The Silk-Winged Snart

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Ronny: A Crocumentary

A frog documents Ronny, a friendly crocodile who just wants a hug.

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The Drifting Guitar

A tie-selling weasel roams the countryside and decides to take a chance in the forest thanks to the unconditional help of a hedgehog.

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The Girl with the Occupied Eyes

Over hill and dale (and beach, and space), only one thing can capture her attention.

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Hello Summer

Sea, sun, beaches. Sounds great. But what if your room has a naughty view, dinner is strange, and your luggage travels somewhere else without you?

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Awaiting the Lightning Bolt

An eccentric Renaissance inventor dares the impossible: capturing a lightning in a jar.

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Capybaras

It’s hunting season. Seeking refuge, a family of capybaras and a group of hens form a union that leads to unexpected consequences.

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Student & Industry Showcase

If you’re looking for what the best animation schools offer near, across New York City, or afar, look no further. Plus catch amazing new Student BAFTA and Academy Award nominated films, and never-before-seen gems from SVA, Pratt, NYU, USC, SCAD, National Film and Television School, Aardman Academy, Universitat Politècnica de València, ESMA, and more. NYICFF’s tops in its class at Animation U! With a keynote and special look at Sesame Workshop’s new Charlotte’s Web series for Max from VP of Animation Olexa Hewryk.

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Go My Way

All the advice Elisa receives to make Martin fall in love with her is to change not only her appearance, but also who she really is.

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Student Accomplice

Letty must learn to face her fears behind the wheel after her driving test is hijacked by an opportunistic bank robber looking for a quick getaway.

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Supa Hair

Luna has neglected her hair every since her mother died. When she attempts to tame it with an old comb, she activates its lost magic power.

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The Wild-Tempered Clavier

An artist insists on playing despite the world’s disasters.

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A Guest From Elsewhere

After an unfortunate mishap, the monster’s hopes of being one with the humans is put on trial.

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Hadu

An eager young girl embarks on a culinary journey to recreate her grandma’s special recipe.

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Corn of Wheat

Nainai summons a demon to resurrect her dead grandson in exchange for a series of tributes and her life.

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Whenever the Flood Arrives

A mockumentary explores the lives of four sisters hatched from bird eggs who live completely isolated from civilization in what seems like an idyllic environment.

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The Human Fossil

How will we look back on our present when it becomes history? What will be left of humanity? And how do we want to be remembered?

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Frost Giant

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Gottleflob’s Wobblebottom

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Have You Eaten?

A workaholic college student named KaiToon who is overwhelmed with her thesis. Her day consists of eating ramen and chips until she has to cook for herself.

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