NYICFF
New York International Children's
Film Festival
Showing International Children Films Virtually
For Ages 3+
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Grab some popcorn and get ready for a fun, artful film experience for kids and adults alike. With these hour-long screenings of the best of the New York International Children's Film Festival's short films, you can bring some artful, inspired storytelling and hilarity to your home screen. Two short film programs are available, Kid Flicks One recommended for ages 3+, and Kid Flicks Two for ages 8+. Have a great film experience with your kids, with plenty of ideas and themes to talk about long after the screening is done (and you'll have 48 hours to rewatch as much as you'd like!).
Mocha Moms, Inc. began in 1997 as a support group for mothers of color whose mission is to support, inspire, educate and advocate for mothers of color. While some of our members have eliminated employment altogether, others work full-time outside the home, work part-time, flex-time, night shifts, are employed from home, or own home-based businesses. Mocha Moms, Inc. warmly welcomes parents of all ages, races and in every employment and marital status who believe that parenting is their top priority. We support them all because, regardless of the professional choices any of us have made, we face the same concerns about our children and families.
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The Central Illinois Chapter of Mocha Moms, Inc. was chartered on October 7, 2019 in Springfield, IL. We serve members in the Central Illinois region (Springfield, chatham, Rochester, Bloomington/Normal, Sherman, etc.)
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Kid Flicks One
Catch the best short films from around the world! (Ages 3+)
56 mins, In English, or with no dialogue
The New York International Children’s Film Festival brings you a great opportunity to share the art of film with kids, with this program filled with fun and clever stories of growth and transformation.
If you’ve ever been the youngest of the group, you’ll sympathize with the little tadpole who always falls a tad behind in the charming KUAP. Catching up on penmanship is the name of the game if you want to graduate from pencils in the winning doc Pen Licence. Then little ones are in charge and grown-ups get to play when the hilarious Flipped reworks the script.
With films from 10 countries, these shorts are sure to delight and inspire.
Kid Flicks Two
Catch the best short films from around the world! (Ages 8+)
72 mins, In English or with English subtitles
These short films from the New York International Children’s Film Festival show
that playfulness, big ideas, and feelings small and large are all just fine! With these great films for slightly older kids, you’ll have plenty of inspiration to continue the conversation with your kids long after the screening is done.
Take a wild ride and harness the (cat) power
of the cosmos with the quirky film Catmos. If you're curious about more earthly matters, take a page out of a Field Guide to Being a
12-Year-Old Girl. And whether their tastes
lean umami or sweet, the duo in Mogu &
Perol just might convince you there is simply nothing more delish than a warm friendship.
For great films for kids ready to grow in experiences and ideas, NYICFF’s Kid Flicks Two is just the ticket!
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