Now in its 29th year, the CICFF is the oldest and largest children's film festival in the U.S. It's also one of the world's only Academy Award qualifying children's film festivals. Two films that screened at last year's Festival were nominated for the Academy's best animated short film award - and one of those two won the Oscar. (The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore).
In 2011, 236 films from over 40 countries were screened for approximately 25,000 children, parents, and teachers, plus 100 filmmakers. The Festival includes participatory programs for children as well as professional development opportunities for filmmakers and attendees. Films are presented at multiple venues throughout the Chicago area. The Festival is adjudicated by two juries: an adult jury and a children's jury.
The CICFF has earned an international reputation for presenting the very best in children's media from around the world. The festival advocates inspired, innovative programming for kids. We are seeking humanistic, culturally diverse, and compelling films that reveal the world in new ways and leave room for the child's own imaginative response.
Deadline for $20 discount: May 1, 2012
Final Deadline: May 31, 2012
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The largest festival of films for children in North America!
- CICFF Award Categories include: Feature, Short, Animation, Live-action, Documentary, TV production, Young Filmmakers (Ages 6-14, Ages 14-18)
- CICFF Prizes Include: Montgomery Award for Best Emerging Director ($2500); Montgomery Award for Best Child-Produced Film ($2500).
