Kid Flicks Short Films

Inventive first films for ages 5+
In English or with English subtitles

Let your little ones discover the magic of the big screen with Little Kid Flicks. Whether diving down into the ocean for a pufferfish standoff or skating to victory across the ice, these shorts are sure to enchant and delight all audiences (but especially our youngest!)

Pufferfish
Germany, Animation, Julia Ocker; 2022, 4 min
No dialogue

In an ocean full of big, bad fish, the pufferfish must act as tough as possible, but looks can be deceiving…
Directed by Fest alum Julia Ocker!

Forever Seven
Germany, Antje Heyn & Alexander Isert, 2024, 9 min
In English

The greatest treasure of the wooden crate Mouse finds may just be the possibilities it holds. Co-directed by four-time NYICFF alum Antje Heyn!

Coquille
France, Multiple directors, 2023, 6 min
No dialogue

After losing his shell, hermit crab Bernard must face the dangers of the beach to find a new home. Directed by Justine Aubert, Cassandra Bouton, Grégoire Callies, Maud Chesnea, Anna Danton, Loic Girault, Gatien Peyrude, & Justine Raux.

My Name Is Edgar and I Have a Cow
Czech Republic, Slovakia, Filip Diviak, 2023, 8 min
In Czech, Slovak, with English subtitles

When Edgar rescues a newborn calf from a food factory, he learns that raising a cow isn’t as easy as it seems.

Hoofs on Skates
Lithuania, Ignas Meilūnas, 2024, 12 min
No dialogue

Two friends discover the joys of the ice—both above and below. From NYICFF Award-winning filmmaker and two-time Fest alum Ignas Meilūnas!

Tabby McTat
United Kingdom, Jac Hamman & Sarah Scrimgeour, 2022, 25 min
In English

The Oscar®-nominated (and NYICFF Award-winning) Magic Light Pictures returns to share the adventure of a tabby street cat and his busking friend.

Deep and daring films for ages 8+
In English or with English subtitles

Big Kid Flicks is full of challenges big and small. With obstacles like learning how to ride a bike and convincing your family you want to be a vampire queen, this program is full of vibrancy and adventure.

Head in the Clouds
Belgium, France, Rémi Durin, 2023, 11 min
In French, with English subtitles

Alfonso, a young squirrel, loves taking pictures of clouds, sometimes taking extreme measures to capture them.

Goodbye Mamajee
France, Multiple directors, 2023, 7 min
In Tamil, with English subtitles

Pondicherry, India. On the eve of his departure to France, Noor is devastated at the thought of leaving his uncle Mamajee. Directed by Taslyne Oumarkatar, Marie Susanyan, Jin-Hyung Park, Antoine Furic, Emma Daillie, & Léonardo Girardi

Lotus
United Kingdom, Ollie Wolf, 2023, 9 min
In English 

A hot summer’s day in London. Frankie watches a local bike crew from her balcony and suddenly longs to experience the freedom of riding. If only she knew how to ride.

The Queen’s Flowers
United States, Animation, Ciara Leinaala Lacy, 2024, 11 min
In English 

Honolulu, 1915. Emma makes a special gift for Queen Lili`uokalani, the last monarch of Hawai`i.

Karol, the Vampire Queen
Colombia, Live Action, Alfonso Acosta, 2023, 12 min
In Spanish with English subtitles

On the day of her eighth birthday party, Karol just wants to be a vampire queen. Her family isn’t so supportive of her unique aspiration.

Mum’s Spaghetti
United Kingdom, Animation, Lisa Kenney, 2023, 11 min
In English

MC Poppy and her beatboxing border terrier, Snoop, are the new kids in town—and they’re ready to make their reputation known.

Youth 18 and under always receive FREE museum admission. The ICA is committed to providing access to the art and artists of our time—and we do this with the incredible support of our community. Explore the +1 Membership: a free ICA membership program for youth 0-18.