Explore the world without leaving New York! The New York International Children’s Film Festival takes place February 23 through March 18, 2018 throughout New York City, with nine screenings at Scandinavia House. For complete lineup and tickets visit nyicff.org/tickets.
But don’t just take their word for it—fill out a ballot at every screening, and your votes will determine the Festival award winners.
GIRLS’ POV
SAT—FEB 24—1 PM
75 min.
Girls’ stories here go way beyond fairy tales, featuring a righteous DJ in Flip the Record, a nascent hero in Superperson, and a sports star in Game.
LIYANA
SAT—FEB 24—3:30 PM
77 min. In English and SisWati with English subtitles.
This thrilling, beautifully illustrated fictional tale of a young girl on a perilous quest to reunite with her brothers is also a compelling documentary following the lives of five children from an orphanage in Swaziland (Qatar, Swaziland, USA).
About NYICFF
New York International Children’s Film Festival is dedicated to inspiring, entertaining and educating through innovative film programs that cultivate an appreciation for the arts, stimulate critical thought and promote media literacy.
Each year, the Festival invites New York families to travel the globe, discover new ideas and gain a deeper understanding of the world they live in — all from the comfort of their theater seats.
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Liyana, Image by Amanda and Aaron Kopp. Courtesy of NYICFF
SAT—FEBRUARY 24—1 PM
$13 ($11 ASF Members)
Ages 3-6