Our annual, Oscar-qualifying Festival takes place over three weekends in March at partner venues throughout NYC, where we present the best new film from around the world for ages 3-18 (and above). We screen approximately 100 short and feature films, prioritizing those by and about people from historically underrepresented communities. NYICFF gives BIPOC, LGBTQIA, neurodiverse, and disabled artists the opportunity to share their work and young audiences the opportunity to see their lives reflected on screen. In addition to screenings of approximately 100 short and feature films, QandAs with visiting filmmakers from around the world, and audience voting, the Festival provides an environment where kids are truly taken seriously and encouraged to use their voices. Festival awards are determined by the votes of the audience, with additional weight added to those under the age of 18. Films curated for the Festival serve as the cornerstone of subsequent programming that takes place throughout the year.

Schedule of Events:

11:00 am: Winners - 119 mins
11:00 am: Hola Cine! - 70 mins
11:30 am: Short Films One - 75 mins
11:30 am: Shorts for Tots - 60 mins
12:45 pm: Home Court - 98 mins
01:15 pm: Living Large - 80 mins
03:00 pm: Girls' POV Shorts - 90 mins
03:00 pm: Salta! - 85 mins