New York International Children’s Film Festival/Sunday Showcase

Celebrating Black Stories

Sunday, February 23, 12:30 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.

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. 2024, U.S./South Africa/Nigeria/France, DCP, in English, Spanish, Zulu, ASL, and French with English subtitles, 56 minutes.  Recommended for 8+.

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

Indlela Yokuphila
Directed by Dylan McGarry and Marc Moynihan

2023, South Africa, animation, in Zulu with English subtitles, 6 minutes

The soul lives in the sea, connecting one generation to the next, and to the history of the world.

Gaps
Directed by Jenn Shaw

2023, U.S., live action, in English, 11 minutes

In English

An imaginative girl must decide whether to risk it all on the “perfect” smile.

Rice
Directed by Marvin Bynoe

2023, U.S., animation, no dialogue, 8 minutes

When a young man moves into a new home, his neighbors notice that he’s in need of food and comfort.

Moremi
Directed by Shofela Coker

2023, Nigeria, Animation, in English, 13 minutes

A mysterious scientist crosses dimensions to rescue a spirit boy from the realm of the gods.

#DouDou Challenge
Directed by Julie Majcher, Alexandra Delaunay-Fernandez, Sixtine Emerat, Marine Benabdallah-Crolais, Scott Pardailhé-Galabrun, and Noémie Segalowicz.

2023, France, animation, in French with English subtitles, 6 minutes

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.

Marque Dos
Directed by Asha Chai-Chang

2023, U.S., live action, in American Sign Language, English, and Spanish, 11 minutes

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.