The annual, Oscar®-qualifying Festival takes place over three weekends in March at partner venues throughout NYC, where the best new films from around the world for ages 3-18 (and above) are presented. Approximately 100 short and feature films are screened, prioritizing those by and about people from historically underrepresented communities. NYICFF gives BIPOC, LGBTQIA, neurodiverse, and disabled artists the opportunity to share their work and young audiences the opportunity to see their lives reflected on screen.

In addition to hosted Q&As with visiting filmmakers from around the world, and audience voting, the Festival provides an environment where kids are truly taken seriously and encouraged to use their voices. Festival awards are determined by the votes of the audience, with additional weight added to those under the age of 18.

Schedule:
February 28th – March 16th

Ticket Information:
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Please note, SVA Theatre does not have information on tickets or availability, nor do we operate a box office before the Festival begins. Please contact NYICFF directly with questions: [email protected].