The New York International Children’s Film Festival’s mission is rooted in the belief that film is a way for young people to understand themselves and others. Programming Director Maria-Christina Villasenor says the goal is to craft “a more intelligent, more diverse film culture for kids,” and the thematic focus of this year’s 25th edition of the festival is on the power of science and art.
The NYICFF is an Oscar qualifying festival, and includes features, shorts, animated films and documentaries. Some of the highlights of this year’s slate of films is Richard Linklater’s “Apollo 10 1/2,” Disney/Pixar’s “Turning Red” and the animated film “Where is Anne Frank.”
“We’re looking for really strong storytelling that often centers on young
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