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Major movies, now for minors. Curating the best new films from around the world for ages 3-18: may be over, but we've got lots going on.

Sign up for our email list: nyicff.org/sign-up New York International Children's Film Festival is the largest film fest for kids, classrooms, and families. Each year, we present the best new film from around the world for ages 3-18 (and beyond!) In addition to our annual, Oscar®-qualifying film festival, we offer year-round preview screenings, field trips for local schools, and a nationwide touring program. New York International Children's Film Festival is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit arts organization.

10/27/2026

For three decades, we’ve screened over TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED (yes, you read that right) films for NYC kids and families—and we’re coming back for our 30th anniversary with a bang 💥

Get ready to discover your next favorite short film or feature - come with your family or come with your friends – NYICFF is for everyone!
February 26 – March 14, 2027 🎬

10/15/2026

Let’s finish Hispanic Heritage Month with a big bang 💥 by spotlighting this year’s NYICFF Oscar-qualifying Award Winner for Best Short Animation — Alex Z. Avila’s The Apricot 🌳

You can catch this heartfelt and beautifully animated film in our ¡Hola Cine! National Tour and NYC Film Ed Field Trip programs 💫

10/08/2026

A day dedicated to supporting nonprofits through the power of donor-advised funds (DAFs) ⭐️

What is a DAF? A DAF, or Donor Advised Fund, is a charitable giving account that allows donors to set aside funds for giving, grow them tax-free, and then direct them to the causes that matter most ❤️

Our commitment to creating brilliantly imaginative, inclusive, mind-expanding, kid-empowering film programs for young audiences is unwavering. Your contributions will ensure our programs eliminate barriers to access and reach the broadest audience of kids, families, classrooms, and communities possible.

Go to NYICFF.org/donate to learn more

09/30/2026

Missing the Festival? Check out these films from NYICFF’s 2026 Festival that are now streaming 🎬

We’re so proud that many of these short films won NYICFF awards and some were even Oscar Nominated!

⭐️ The Scarecrows’ Wedding
Screened in Shorts for Tots and won our Audience Award, ages 3-6

⭐️ Lola and the Sound Piano
Screened in Short Films Two and won our Audience Award, ages 8-14

⭐️ Butterfly
Screened in Short Films Three and won our Audience Award, Grown Ups and was an 🏆️ Oscar Nominee
Recommended for ages 12+

⭐️ The Girl Who Cried Pearls
Screened in Short Films Three and was an 🏆️ Oscar Nominee
Recommended for ages 12+

FEATURES AGE RECOMMENDATIONS
🎞️ Hoppers is rated PG
🎞️ Bird Boy is recommended for ages 6+
🎞️ Ghost School is recommended for ages 9+
🎞️ A Magnificent Life is rated PG-13

Stay tuned for more movie night film recommendations!

09/24/2026

Now Streaming Free on Vimeo 🎞️

Burros, a moving story of love and family across borders, is now a Vimeo Staff Pick! Burros was featured in the ¡Hola NYICFF! program and won NYICFF’s Jury Award and Audience Award (10+) in 2022. It has since played at 76 festivals and won 20 awards ⭐️

Stream the full short film in O’odham, Spanish and English, with subtitles at burrosthefilm.com/watch

09/18/2026

Hit the theaters this weekend for ’s new film Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom 🎃

It’s been our pleasure to bring Aardman characters across the pond for nearly 30 years, including Rex The Runt, Wallace & Gromit, and the coop from Chicken Run, and we’re thrilled that we were able to share Shaun the Sheep’s return to the big screen. We had a blast at our early screening of the New York Premiere and we know you did too! Become a NYICFF member for more exclusive screenings and other benefits year-round 🎬

Thank you to for sharing this sneak peek with us!

09/17/2026

A dazzling story about two lifelong best friends 💕

Join us Tuesday 9/22 for a Member-Exclusive Advance Screening of Forgotten Island 🏝️ 🇵🇭

Not a member? Join today for free tickets to Forgotten Island, first access to year-round events, and exclusive perks and benefits at our annual Festival! 🎬

09/13/2026

We kicked off this morning’s special member’s only preview and NY premiere of Shaun the Sheep: the Beast of Mossy Bottom with a quick visit to the lab and a special message from the directors (and stars)!

07/24/2026

Hungry for some incredible shorts? We're presenting Kid Flicks: A Film and Food Celebration this Saturday at Brooklyn Children's Museum's Children's Food Festival. Multiple screenings throughout the day (from 11:30 to 4) are sure to whet your appetite! Check out the complete schedule and other food-filled events here: https://www.brooklynkids.org/programs/childrens-food-festival/
🎬: A Small Garden by the Window (NYICFF 2025) by Jonghoon Lee

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