New York International Children's Film Festival

New York International Children's Film Festival (NYICFF) Established in 1997, NYICFF’s mission is rooted in the belief of film as a path for young people to understand themselves and others. All programs are designed to celebrate the beauty and power of film, spark the inherent capacity of children to connect with complex, nuanced art, and encourage the creation of intelligent films that represent and celebrate unique, diverse, and historically excluded voices. NYICFF serves children, students, families, educators, filmmakers, and media arts professionals through its three core activities: the annual, Oscar®-qualifying NYC film festival[1] and national touring program;[2] Film-Ed,[3] a media arts and literacy program; and Toward an Inclusive Future,[4] an annual industry forum.

Annual Festival

The flagship New York City Festival has grown from one weekend of films into the largest film festival for children and teens in North America. Screened over the course of four weeks at venues throughout NYC, the Festival program – narrowed down from roughly 2,500 international submissions – consists of approximately 100 short and feature films, filmmaker Q&As, retrospective programs, parties, and premieres. Audience members of all ages vote on the Festival-winning films.

Festival Jury

Winners of the Festival's juried prizes are eligible for Academy consideration in the Best Animated and Best Live Action Short Film categories.[5]

References
  1. "New York Int'l Children's Film Festival 2021". New York Int'l Children's Film Festival. Retrieved 2021-11-19.
  2. "Kid Flicks Tour". New York Int'l Children's Film Festival. Retrieved 2021-11-19.
  3. "FilmEd Classroom – Films to Engage Students in Meaningful Conversations". Retrieved 2021-11-19.
  4. "Industry Forum". New York Int'l Children's Film Festival. Retrieved 2021-11-19.
  5. "Rules & Eligibility". Oscars.org | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved 2015-12-01.


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