New York International Children’s Film Festival: Celebrating Black Stories
Fun, artful, inspired, and thought-provoking film programs from the curated collections of NYICFF award-winning and audience favorite short films from the 2022 Festival. Lively collections of short animation, live action, and documentary films reflect NYICFF’s commitment to storytelling and diversity and are sure to spark meaningful conversations.
- Kid Flicks (short films for ages 8-13)
- Celebrating Black Stories (short films for ages 9+)
- ¡Hola Cine! (Latinx short films for ages 9+)
Recommended Ages: 8-13
Runtime: 1 hr 8 min
Kid Flicks is full of journeys big and small, from a young artist’s river-bound trek to school and a passerby’s neighborhood stroll, to the search for a loving home and the path to understanding between friends.
Recommended Ages: 9+
Runtime: 1 hr 16 min
Celebrating Black Stories takes the spotlight to highlight films that share the joy, determination, resilience, and complexity of being Black and young. Explore a range of genres and styles in a program that spans the globe.
Recommended Ages: 9+
Runtime: 1 hr 6 min
You’ve asked if we could screen more Spanish-language films. Our answer? ¡Sí, claro! Our annual program delivers the best Latinx stories from around the world, and not just in Spanish, but also English, and even Portuguese, celebrating the many Latinx cultures, histories, identities, and languages.
