NYICFF 2022! Last year the New York International Children’s Film Festival (or NYICFF) was completely virtual due to world events. This year the festival was able to move back in person, but they also offered a smaller virtual option. I was unable to attend the in-person screenings so I am super excited they had a […]
Raya and the Last Dragon: NYICFF Movie Review
New York International Children’s Film Festival I know, I know. I am a little late to the Raya and the Last Dragon party. Sorry. Haha! But I do know there are a bunch of people who have not seen it yet as well so this review is for you! Currently, Raya and the Last Dragon […]
The Fantastic Journey of Margot & Marguerite: NYICFF Movie Review
I love a good time travel movie Because of this, I put The Fantastic Journey of Margot & Marguerite on my list of films to watch during NYICFF. It is a French film that follows two young girls (12-years-old) who are both searching for their fathers. The twist is they are from different times in […]
Moominvalley The Hobgoblin Trilogy NYICFF Review
Have you heard of Moominvalley? You might have read the books, but Moominvalley is a wonderous valley full of magical things and creatures, and the Moomin family. Bringing Tove Jansson’s fantastic books and characters to the big screen it was a joy to watch Moominvalley: The Hobgoblin Trilogy with my kid’s during NYICFF. While the […]
Magic Light Celebration: NYICFF Shorts Review
My kids have been loving all of the short films they have watched during NYICFF, but 2 short films shown in the Magic Light Celebration program have been their overall favorites of the whole festival. Both The Snail and the Whale and Zog and the Flying Doctors from Magic Light Pictures have captured the hearts […]
The Legend of Hei: NYICFF Movie Review
The Legend of Hei I grew up on TV shows like Dragonball Z and the original Pokemon. As well as movies like Princess Mononoke. I love the stories, characters, and animation of these shows and movies. It makes me happy. I feel that is one of the reasons I was so drawn to screen The […]
My Dad is a Heel Wrestler: NYICFF Movie Review
NYICFF movie reviews coming your way! I am taking a break from watching Short Films at NYICFF so I can watch a couple of full-length films. Before NYICFF started I made my list of films I wanted to make sure I saw while attending the festival. I put My Dad is a Heel Wrestler at […]
NYICFF Short Films Heebie Jeebies 2021: Favorites
Do you like spooky stories? I do, and I don’t at the same time. Haha! I am not a huge fan of movies where things go bump in the night, or hop out and try to scare you. I do however love psychological thrillers and the like. So, after watching some of the short film […]
NYICFF Short Films One 2021: Our Favorite Films for Ages 5+
Short Films One of the reasons I love short films so much is because they can pack a whole lot of emotion all in under 10 minutes or less. It’s like a nice little present. So, naturally, the first films I had to watch at the New York International Children’s Film Festival (NYICFF) were short […]
NYICFF Shorts for Tots 2021: Our Favorite Short Films for Ages 3+
2021 NYICFF Shorts for Tots (ages 3+) I am a huge fan of short films so I wanted to try and watch as many short film programs as I could, and I wanted to be able to include my kids in my New York International Children’s Film Festival (NYICFF) experience. So, we sat down and […]