Tier 3
New York, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
Since 1997, New York International Children’s Film Festival (NYICFF)’s mission has been rooted in the belief of film as a path for young people to understand themselves and others. All programs celebrate the beauty and power of film, spark the inherent capacity of children to connect with complex, nuanced art, and encourage the creation of films that celebrate unique, diverse, and historically excluded voices. NYICFF serves children, students, families, educators, filmmakers, and media professionals through its core activities: the annual, Oscar®-qualifying NYC film festival; the national Kid Flicks Tour; and FilmEd, a media-based literacy program.
The main submission deadline for New York International Children's Film Festival (NYICFF) is around 1 December 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to New York International Children's Film Festival (NYICFF) costs from USD 40 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. New York International Children's Film Festival (NYICFF) accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Yes. New York International Children's Film Festival (NYICFF) can qualify a film for an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
New York International Children's Film Festival (NYICFF) takes place in New York, United States.
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