The New York International Children’s Film Festival returns with a diverse, sophisticated slate, including Richard Linklater’s animated take on the 1969 moon landing.
Childrenâs Film Festival Pushes Boundaries, Mixing Somber and Sweet From a feature just for teenagers to short movies for toddlers, this groundbreaking New York event will stream for the first time nationwide. The documentary âCurtain Up!â followed the production of âFrozen KIDSâ at Public School 124 in Chinatown. This year, the festival has 14 features, seven programs of short films and more than a dozen livestreamed events.Credit. Hui Tong and Kelly Ng Published March 3, 2021Updated March 5, 2021 The New York International Childrenâs Film Festival faced unusual challenges in developing a cinematic celebration during a pandemic. Now the festival, which will present its first all-streaming version from Friday through March 14, is offering its audience some unusual challenges, too.
New York International Children’s Film Festival Announces 2021 Slate Of Feature Films; Fourteen Films From Fifteen Countries, Eight Premieres & Four Returning Filmmakers Share Article NYICFF announced its feature film slate and jury for its 2021 edition, March 5-14. For the first time in its 24 years, the Oscar-qualifying film festival for children and teens will take place completely online, making its groundbreaking programming available to families across the United States. Passes go on sale to members on February 19, and to the general public on February 26 at nyicff.org. NYICFF 2021 If you’re seeking a madcap adventure to take you out of your pandemic routine.the Festival is an opportunity to discover worlds beyond your four walls.”
New York International Children’s Film Festival To Be Presented Virtually March 5-14 New York International Children’s Film Festival (NYICFF) will be presented virtually from March 5-14. The 24th edition of the Festival will open on March 5th with a premiere event for Elizabeth Ito’s new Netflix animated series City of Ghosts. The animated feature Nahuel and the Magic Book, directed by Germán Acuña, will make its North American premiere on March 6th as the 2021 Opening Spotlight program, and the Festival will conclude with a Closing Spotlight screening of Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon with an exclusive, live conversation with the film’s directors Don Hall and Carlos López-Estrada and appearances by lead voice cast member Kelly Marie Tran.