Little Kid Flicks Age 5+ (New York International Children's Film Festival)
$8 per person, plus cost of Museum admission.
KID FLICKS 2026
Take in the audience favorite and award-winning films from the latest edition of New York International Children’s Film Festival! These amazing short films from around the world are sure to inspire curiosity and conversation for viewers big and small.
With animation, live action, and documentary shorts, Kid Flicks programs offer a chance to explore new frontiers from around the world, across the street, and the ever-expanding boundaries of our own perspectives. So grab your family, some popcorn, and let’s start the show!
LITTLE KID FLICKS
(Runtime: 58 min.)
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 searching for the perfect pancake or interviewing a crocodile, these shorts are sure to enchant and delight all audiences (but especially our youngest!)
Let your little ones discover the magic of the big screen with Little Kid Flicks. Whether searching for the perfect pancake or interviewing a crocodile, these shorts are sure to enchant and delight all audiences (but especially our youngest!)
Complete Lineup:
Capybaras
Los Carpinchos
France, Chile, Uruguay
Animation, Alfredo Soderguit, 2024, 11 min.
No dialogue
It’s hunting season. Seeking refuge, a family of capybaras and a group of hens form a union that leads to unexpected consequences.
Dancing in the Rain
Taiwan, Japan
Animation, Chao-chun Yeh, 2024, 6 min.
No dialogue
As the rain starts and a little girl falls asleep, her dream adventure begins.
The Girl With The Occupied Eyes
A Menina com os Olhos Ocupados
Portugal
Animation, André Carrilho, 2024, 8 min.
No dialogue
Over hill and dale (and beach, and space), only one thing can capture her attention.
Hello Summer
Slovakia, Czech Republic, France
Animation, Martin Smatana & Veronika Zacharová, 2024, 11 min.
No dialogue
Sea, sun, beaches. Sounds great. But what if your room has a naughty view, dinner is strange, and your luggage travels somewhere else without you?
Mojappi It’s mine!
モジャッピ ～いただき！ホットケーキ～
Japan
Animation, Nijitaro, 2024, 3 min.
No dialogue
Mojappi, a trio of naughty kids who live in the forest, will do anything to get pancakes.
Splish, Splash, Splosh!
United Kingdom
Animation, Lily Ward, 2024, 5 min.
In English
Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass—it’s about learning to dance in the rain!
Swimming with Butterflies
United States
Live Action Documentary, Karl Stelter, 2024, 8 min.
In English
After missing bronze by 1/100th of a second at the 2016 Paralympic games, Austin-based swimmer Lizzi Smith shares what’s bringing her back to the pool—and bringing hope to the next generation.
Ronny: A Crocumentary
Canada
Animation, Abbey Collings, 2024, 3 min.
In English
A frog documents Ronny, a friendly crocodile who just wants a hug.
Presented in partnership with New York International Children’s Film Festival