Doors: 6:30 PM || Show: 7:00 PM || $8 - Online // $13 - At Door
Setting: Seated

Join us for Big Kid Flicks—a vibrant and engaging short film program from the New York International Children’s Film Festival (NYICFF) On Tour. Geared for kids ages eight and up (and fun for grown-ups too!), this 62-minute collection of international short films blends laughter, adventure, and heart with animated and live-action gems that celebrate creativity, courage, and curiosity.

Whether it’s learning to ride a bike, saying goodbye to a loved one, or embracing your inner vampire queen, these stories reflect the big emotions and even bigger imaginations of youth, offering a thoughtful and entertaining cinema experience for families and film lovers alike.

Where do these films come from?
Each year, the New York International Children’s Film Festival—an Oscar®-qualifying festival—scours the globe to find the best new films for kids and families. From thousands of submissions, the most beloved, award-winning, and audience-favorite shorts are curated into themed touring programs like Big Kid Flicks, which are then shared with audiences at independent cinemas, museums, libraries, and community centers around the country.

Shorts featured in this program:
🎞 Head in the Clouds (Belgium/France) – A dreamy animated tale about wonder and distraction
🎞 Goodbye Mamajee (France) – A poignant farewell with cultural depth
🎞 Lotus (UK) – A relatable live-action moment of decision
🎞 The Queen’s Flowers (USA) – A vibrant and lyrical animated piece
🎞 Karol, the Vampire Queen (Colombia) – A bold coming-of-age twist
🎞 Mum’s Spaghetti (UK) – An animated look at family and flavors

Presented in multiple languages with English subtitles where applicable.
Run Time: 62 minutes
Recommended for ages 8+