NYICFF Kid Flicks: Celebrating Black Stories
Powerful films for ages 8+, curated by the New York International Children's Film Festival.
Celebrating Black Stories spotlights Black narratives that transcend national boundaries, culture, and language with films in English, French, Zulu, and even ASL! These films share the joy, determination, resilience, and complexity of being young and Black while underscoring the vibrancy of Black storytelling. Part of Fireflies, a family-friendly film series.
Indlela Yokuphila
South Africa, Animation, Dylan McGarry & Marc Moynihan, 2023, 6 min
In Zulu with English subtitles
The soul lives in the sea, connecting one generation to the next, and to the history of the world.
Gaps
United States, Live Action, Jenn Shaw, 2023, 11 min
In English
An imaginative girl must decide whether or not to risk it all on the “perfect” smile.
Rice
United States, Animation, Marvin Bynoe, 2023, 8 min
No dialogue
When a young man moves into a new home, his neighbors notice that he’s in need of food and comfort.
Moremi
Nigeria, Animation, Shofela Coker, 2023, 13 min
In English
A mysterious scientist crosses dimensions to rescue a spirit boy from the realm of the gods.
#DouDou Challenge
France, Animation, Multiple Directors, 2023, 6 min
In French with English subtitles
Olivia’s social media obsession leaves her abandoned in a highway service area, where her attempts to get off her phone take an unexpected turn. Directed by Julie Majcher, Alexandra Delaunay-Fernandez, Sixtine Emerat, Marine Benabdallah-Crolais, Scott Pardailhé-Galabrun, & Noémie Segalowicz.
Marque Dos
United States, Live Action, Asha Chai-Chang, 2023, 11 min
In American Sign Language, English, and Spanish with English subtitles
An aspiring tour manager moves up the ranks in the marketing industry where discovering herself and her place in the world faces off with the demands of her dream job.
This film is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. Call the Box Office at 207.873.7000 to obtain YAAF tickets. Pay it forward! Donate to YAAF here.
Celebrating Black Stories spotlights Black narratives that transcend national boundaries, culture, and language with films in English, French, Zulu, and even ASL! These films share the joy, determination, resilience, and complexity of being young and Black while underscoring the vibrancy of Black storytelling. Part of Fireflies, a family-friendly film series.
Indlela Yokuphila
South Africa, Animation, Dylan McGarry & Marc Moynihan, 2023, 6 min
In Zulu with English subtitles
The soul lives in the sea, connecting one generation to the next, and to the history of the world.
Gaps
United States, Live Action, Jenn Shaw, 2023, 11 min
In English
An imaginative girl must decide whether or not to risk it all on the “perfect” smile.
Rice
United States, Animation, Marvin Bynoe, 2023, 8 min
No dialogue
When a young man moves into a new home, his neighbors notice that he’s in need of food and comfort.
Moremi
Nigeria, Animation, Shofela Coker, 2023, 13 min
In English
A mysterious scientist crosses dimensions to rescue a spirit boy from the realm of the gods.
#DouDou Challenge
France, Animation, Multiple Directors, 2023, 6 min
In French with English subtitles
Olivia’s social media obsession leaves her abandoned in a highway service area, where her attempts to get off her phone take an unexpected turn. Directed by Julie Majcher, Alexandra Delaunay-Fernandez, Sixtine Emerat, Marine Benabdallah-Crolais, Scott Pardailhé-Galabrun, & Noémie Segalowicz.
Marque Dos
United States, Live Action, Asha Chai-Chang, 2023, 11 min
In American Sign Language, English, and Spanish with English subtitles
An aspiring tour manager moves up the ranks in the marketing industry where discovering herself and her place in the world faces off with the demands of her dream job.
This film is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. Call the Box Office at 207.873.7000 to obtain YAAF tickets. Pay it forward! Donate to YAAF here.