New York International Children’s Film Festival (NYICFF) starts on Friday, February 28, 2025 and runs through March 16, 2025 in NYC. It’s full of fun, thoughtful, and all-new film programs to spark your kids’ curiosity and imaginations.
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NYICFF screenings are also a great way to build community — pick a film and go with a group. Even better, our school earns $2 back for every ticket you purchase!
Go to NYICFF.org/tickets to view the lineup of programs for all ages from 3-18. When checking out, please select ✨ PS 20 Clinton Hill School ✨ from the drop-down menu at the bottom of the form.
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Some Festival highlights include:
Opening Night: Hola Frida (in Spanish with English subtitles)
Recommended ages: 7+
A story of a girl who is different. Her world is Coyoacán, in Mexico City. Sparkling and vibrant, everything fascinates her. Say hola to Frida Kahlo.
1940s France, near the Marne river. François is as bit adrift until he and his father embark on a project: to build a replica of a legendary navigator’s boat together. Another lyrical tale from the great Jean-François Laguionie (NYICFF 2017, 2012).
Spotlight: Maya, Give Me a Title / Maya, donne-moi un titree (in French; with English subtitles)
Recommended ages: 8+
Because Maya’s dad is always traveling, they keep in touch via nightly calls, creating stories in which she is the star. Because Maya’s dad is also renowned filmmaker Michel Gondry, we get these stories in all their inventive, stop-motion glory.
Centerpiece: The Legend of Ochi (in English)
Recommended ages: 9+
See it before it hits theaters! In a remote northern village, Yuri is raised to never go outside and to fear the reclusive forest creatures known as the ochi. When a baby ochi is left behind by its pack, she embarks on the adventure of a lifetime to reunite it with its family.