New York International Children’s Film Festival/First Thursday

Little Kid Flicks  

Thursday, October 3, 6:15 pm

Free

Take in the audience favorite and award-winning films from the latest edition of New York International Children’s Film Festival! These amazing short films from around the world are sure to inspire curiosity and conversation for viewers big and small.

With animation, live action, and documentary shorts from 11 countries, Kid Flicks programs offer a chance to explore new frontiers from around the world, across the street, and the ever-expanding boundaries of our own perspectives.

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!). 2024, Germany/France/Czech Republic/Slovakia/Lithuania/U.K., DCP, in English, Czech, and Slovak with English subtitles, 67 minutes. Recommended for 5+.

Presented in partnership with New York International Children’s Film Festival.

Pufferfish

Directed by Julia Ocker

2022, Germany, animation, no dialogue, 4 minutes

In an ocean full of big, bad fish, the pufferfish must act as tough as possible, but looks can be deceiving…Directed by Fest alum Julia Ocker!

Forever Seven

Directed by Antje Heyn & Alexander Isert

2024, Germany, animation, in English, 9 minutes

The greatest treasure of the wooden crate Mouse finds may just be the possibilities it holds.

Coquille

Directed by Justine Aubert, Cassandra Bouton, Grégoire Callies, Maud Chesnea, Anna Danton, Loic Girault, Gatien Peyrude, and Justine Raux

2023, France, animation, no dialogue, 6 minutes

After losing his shell, hermit crab Bernard must face the dangers of the beach to find a new home.

My Name Is Edgar and I Have a Cow

Directed by Filip Diviak

2023, Czech Republic/Slovakia, Animation, in Czech and Slovak with English subtitles, 8 minutes

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

Directed by Ignas Meilūnas

2024, Lithuania, animation, no dialogue, 12 minutes

Two friends discover the joys of the ice—both above and below.

Tabby McTat

Directed by Jac Hamman and Sarah Scrimgeour

2022, U.K., animation, in English, 25 minutes

The Oscar®-nominated (and NYICFF Award-winning) Magic Light Pictures returns to share the adventure of a tabby street cat and his busking friend.