New York International Children's Film Festival
New York International Children's Film Festival (NYICFF) is an annual Oscar-qualifying film festival "founded in 1997 to support the creation and dissemination of thoughtful, provocative, and intelligent film for children and teens ages 3-18."[1] The Festival experience cultivates an appreciation for the arts, encourages active, discerning viewing, and stimulates lively discussion among peers, families, and the film community. In addition to the annual four-weekend event in March, the Festival presents year-round programming and filmmaking camps in New York City, satellite festivals in Miami, FL and Westchester, NY, and a touring program[2] at independent theaters and cultural institutions nationwide.
Annual Festival
The flagship New York City Festival has grown from one weekend of films into the largest film festival for children and teens in North America. Screened over the course of four weeks at venues throughout NYC, the Festival program – narrowed down from roughly 2,500 international submissions – consists of approximately 100 short and feature films, filmmaker Q&As, retrospective programs, parties, and premieres. Audience members of all ages vote on the Festival-winning films.
Festival Jury
Winners of the Festival's juried prizes are eligible for Academy consideration in the Best Animated and Best Live Action Short Film categories.[3]
- John Canemaker
- Sofia Coppola
- Geena Davis
- Lynne McVeigh
- Matthew Modine
- Julianne Moore
- Richard Peña
- Bill Plympton
- Dana Points
- Susan Sarandon
- James Schamus
- Christine Vachon
- Gus Van Sant
- Taika Waititi
- Jeffrey Wright
References
- ↑ "About the Festival". New York International Children's Film Festival. Retrieved 2015-12-01.
- ↑ "Best of the Fest Tour | New York Int'l Children's Film Festival". New York International Children's Film Festival. Retrieved 2015-12-01.
- ↑ "Rules & Eligibility". Oscars.org | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved 2015-12-01.