New York International Children’s Film Festival/Winter Family Day

Big Kid Flicks

Friday, January 3, 2 pm

Free

Take in the audience’s 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.

Big Kid Flicks is full of challenges big and small. With obstacles like learning how to ride a bike and convincing your family you want to be a vampire queen; this program is full of vibrancy and adventure. 2024, Belgium/France/U.K./U.S./Colombia, DCP, in English, French, Tamil, and Spanish with English subtitles, 62 minutes.  Recommended for 8+.

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

Head in the Clouds
Directed by Rémi Durin

2023, Belgium/France, animation, in French with English subtitles, 11 minutes

Alfonso, a young squirrel, loves taking pictures of clouds, sometimes taking extreme measures to capture them.

Goodbye Mamajee
Directed by Taslyne Oumarkatar, Marie Susanyan, Jin-Hyung Park, Antoine Furic, Emma Daillie, and Léonardo Girardi

2023, France, animation, in Tamil with English subtitles, 7 minutes

Pondicherry, India. On the eve of his departure to France, Noor is devastated at the thought of leaving his uncle Mamajee.

Lotus
Directed by Ollie Wolf

2023, U.K., live action, in English, 9 minutes

A hot summer’s day in London. Frankie watches a local bike crew from her balcony and suddenly longs to experience the freedom of riding. If only she knew how to ride.

The Queen’s Flowers
Directed by Ciara Leinaala Lacy

2024, U.S., animation, in English, 11 minutes

Emma makes a special gift for Queen Liliùokalani, the last monarch of Hawaii in 1915.

Karol, the Vampire Queen
Directed by Alfonso Acosta

2023, Colombia, Live Action, in Spanish with English subtitles, 12 minutes

On the day of her eighth birthday party, Karol just wants to be a vampire queen. Her family isn’t so supportive of her unique aspiration.

Mum’s Spaghetti
Directed by Lisa Kenney

2023, U.K., animation, in English, 11 minutes

MC Poppy and her beatboxing border terrier, Snoop, are the new kids in town—and they’re ready to make their reputation known.