Event Details
The Boston International Kids Film Festival celebrates creativity and storytelling through films made by young filmmakers and professionals from around the world. Featuring inspiring screenings, filmmaker Q&As, student competitions, and thought-provoking discussions, the festival brings families, educators, and young audiences together to explore diverse perspectives and discover the power of filmmaking.
On Friday, November 20, we invite high school students and their families to a free event at Walnut Hill School for the Arts - a college panel discussion with Representatives from Emerson College, Lesley University and Bridgewater State University explaining the process of applying to film and art school; what students can expect while attending and career opportunities after graduation. Teens and their families can then mingle with the panelists and representatives from other schools across New England while enjoying pizza and refreshments at our mini college-fair. This will be followed by a screening of films made by high school students. Watch the short films and celebrate the top three with an awards presentation.
Saturday, November 21, will be a full day of short films (both professional and student-made) appropriate for middle school students and above. Every screening will conclude with filmmakers in attendance engaging with the audience in a Q&A.
On Sunday, November 22, come and enjoy animated short films appropriate for children ages 5 and up. Following the morning screenings, the whole family can participate in a hands-on stop-motion animation workshop! ( Free with ticket to film screenings).
The festival will close with a screening of GONE GUYS, a documentary about young men's social isolation, its consequences and what is being done to help. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with mental health experts working with teens in school and sports.
www.bikff.org