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The Boston International Kids FIlm Festival is a three-day festival of films and workshops for, about, and by kids. This year it kicks off Nov. 20!

The Boston International Kids Film Festival, is a three-day festival of films made both FOR kids and BY kids! The festival is produced and presented by Filmmakers Collaborative, a nationally recognized 501c3 organization created in 1987 to provide fiscal sponsorship and opportunities for education and networking in the independent media community. The 2017 Festival will kick off on Thursday, November 2 with films made by students in FC Academy, the after-school and summer filmmaking program for middle school students run by Filmmakers Collaborative. Films will run Friday, November 3 (3:30pm - 9pm), Saturday, November 4 (9am - 10pm) and Sunday, November 5 (1pm -4pm) at the Somerville Theatre in Davis Square, Somerville, MA. We will also challenge students to "make a movie in a day" with a workshop that will take place on Saturday, November 4, from 9-5pm.

10/28/2026

🎬 Catch Costumes at the Next Gen Voices High School Film Showcase, part of BIKFF 2026!

Next Gen Voices celebrates the creativity and talent of high school filmmakers, giving young storytellers the opportunity to share their work on the big screen.

🎥 About the film: This short documentary takes us behind the scenes of a theater production, offering a closer look at the costumes and the creative work that goes into bringing them to life.

Director: Julia Cohen ()

📅 Friday, November 20, 2026 🕖 7:00 PM

🎟️ Tickets available at bikff.org or via the link in our bio!

10/26/2026

🎬 Catch Xiao Shun and Dumplings at the Next Gen Voices High School Film Showcase, part of BIKFF 2026!

Next Gen Voices celebrates the creativity and talent of high school filmmakers, giving young storytellers the opportunity to share their work on the big screen.

🎥 About the film: Through the tradition of making dumplings, this short documentary explores Asian heritage, family relationships, and the importance of honoring and caring for loved ones across generations.
Director: David Guo

📅 Friday, November 20, 2026 🕖 7:00 PM

🎟️ Tickets available at bikff.org or via the link in our bio!

10/22/2026

🎬 1 MONTH TO GO UNTIL BIKFF 2026! 🎉

The countdown is officially on! The Boston International Kids Film Festival is just one month away, and we can’t wait to welcome you for another weekend celebrating the magic of filmmaking!

Get ready for three days of incredible films from around the world, inspiring young filmmakers, hands-on workshops, and stories that will entertain, inspire, and spark creativity in audiences of all ages. 🍿

📅 November 20–22, 2026

🎟️ Tickets available at bikff.org or via the link in our bio!

09/29/2026

🎬 Want to support the next generation of filmmakers?

Sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 Boston International Kids Film Festival are now available!

BIKFF brings together young filmmakers, families, educators, and film lovers for a weekend dedicated to creativity, storytelling, and the power of young voices.

By becoming a sponsor, your organization helps us provide young filmmakers with opportunities to share their work on the big screen, connect with audiences, and experience filmmaking beyond the classroom.

It’s also an opportunity to connect your brand with a community that values youth, education, creativity, and the arts.

🎥 Interested in sponsoring BIKFF 2026?

Visit BIKFF.org to learn more about partnership opportunities, or get in touch with our team at [email protected]

09/28/2026

We are a partner program of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts and would love to work with your troop to help them obtain their Screenwriting and Digital Movie-Making badges! Please reach out to [email protected] to learn more!

09/10/2026

The countdown is on… BIKFF 2026 kicks off on November 20! 🍿

We’re looking forward to another incredible weekend of inspiring films, talented young filmmakers, and unforgettable conversations.

Stay tuned—there’s so much more to come.

08/04/2026

Day two of FC Academy at Pembroke City Limits! The movies these young filmmakers make will screen at our MOVIES UNDER THE STARS event as part of the Boston International Kids Film Festival on August 24! Register here: https://filmmakerscollab.org/events/fc-academy-presents-movies-under-the-stars/

08/03/2026

If you’ve been thinking about submitting your film to Next Gen Voices, now’s the time.

This is your chance to have your work screened at the Boston International Kids Film Festival, receive live feedback from film industry professionals, and connect with other young filmmakers from across New England.

🎬 Open to high school filmmakers 🎥 Narrative shorts & documentaries ⏱️ 10 minutes or less 📅 Submission deadline: August 10

Submit through the link in our bio.

07/28/2026

🎬 Thinking about submitting your film to Next Gen Voices?

This is your chance to showcase your work at the Boston International Kids Film Festival alongside other talented high school filmmakers from across New England.

If your film is selected, you’ll screen it on the big screen, participate in a live feedback session with film industry professionals, and connect with other young storytellers who share your passion for filmmaking.

🎥 Open to narrative shorts and documentaries ⏱️ Films must be 10 minutes or less 📍 Open to high school filmmakers across New England
📅 Submission deadline: August 10

Ready to share your story? Submit your film through the link in our bio.

Address

47 Main Street
Amesbury, MA
01913

Telephone

+17816621102

Website

http://bikff.org/

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