Inventive first films for ages 5+, curated by the New York International Children's Film Festival.
Let your little ones discover the magic of the big screen with
Little Kid Flicks. Whether diving down into the ocean for a pufferfish standoff or skating to victory across the ice, these shorts are sure to enchant and delight all audiences (but especially our youngest)! Part of
Fireflies, a family-friendly film series.
Pufferfish
Germany, Animation, Julia Ocker; 2022, 4 min
No dialogue
In an ocean full of big, bad fish, the pufferfish must act as tough as possible, but looks can be deceiving…Directed by NYICFF alum Julia Ocker!
Forever Seven
Germany, Antje Heyn + Alexander Isert, 2024, 9 min
In English
The greatest treasure of the wooden crate Mouse finds may just be the possibilities it holds. Co-directed by four-time NYICFF alum Antje Heyn!
Coquille
France, Multiple directors, 2023, 6 min
No dialogue
After losing his shell, hermit crab Bernard must face the dangers of the beach to find a new home. Directed by Justine Aubert, Cassandra Bouton, Grégoire Callies, Maud Chesnea, Anna Danton, Loic Girault, Gatien Peyrude, & Justine Raux.
My Name Is Edgar and I Have a Cow
Czech Republic, Slovakia, Filip Diviak, 2023, 8 min
In Czech and Slovak with English subtitles
When Edgar rescues a newborn calf from a food factory, he learns that raising a cow isn’t as easy as it seems.
Hoofs on Skates
Lithuania, Ignas Meilūnas, 2024, 12 min
No dialogue
Two friends discover the joys of the ice—both above and below. From NYICFF Award-winning filmmaker and two-time Fest alum Ignas Meilūnas!
Tabby McTat
United Kingdom, Jac Hamman + Sarah Scrimgeour, 2022, 25 min
In English
The Oscar®-nominated (and NYICFF Award-winning) Magic Light Pictures returns to share the adventure of a tabby street cat and his busking friend.
This film is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
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