The BAMkids Film Festival is a hot-ticket event that draws young cinephiles to Brooklyn each year, and we’ve got a sneak peek of the 2016 lineup! The 18th annual fest returns over the weekend of Feb 27–28, screening 71 films from 25 different countries. Get ready to see animated and live-action feature films as well as themed collections of shorts—many even include dialogue in foreign languages to stimulate your little one’s noggin. Check out some highlights to look forward to below, and hold yourself over until then with our list of the 50 best kids movies and the best family movies on Netflix.
Grab tickets early for feature flicks like The Secret Society of Souptown—a quirky story about four brave kids who use their hide-and-seek skills to help save their city. It's perfect for kids ages 8 and up and will definitely remind moms and dads of Little Rascals with a mysterious twist.
Don't miss Miffy the Movie, an adorable animated movie starring the lovable rabbit from Dutch author Dick Bruna's baby books. Youngsters ages 4–7 will love the interactive aspects as they follow Miffy and her friends on a fun-filled treasure hunt through colorful landscapes.
Northwest Film Forum curated several themed series of shorts with motifs such as "Magic Potion" and "Imagine That!" There's something for every age, from mini animal adventures to make-believe worlds to secrets and spells.
Make sure to check out more shorts, pulled together by TIFF Kids International Film Festival! Tiny tots ages 3–5 will dig "Reel Rascals," featuring films that star lots of cute critters and teach the value of friendship, family and more. Older kids ages 5–8 will get into more challenging adventures that require problem-solving skills in "Give and Get."
Throughout the weekend, families can enjoy live performances and get in on drawing and comic book–making workshops at the BAMkids Film Fest Café. Check the BAMkids website when the full lineup is announced in January!