The New York Film Festival may be screening films by big stars this weekend, but there's another film premiere you should add to your list. Kids Teach, Kids Listen—Animated Short Film Premiere will run on Saturday, September 27 at Cobble Hill Cinemas.
Five Brooklyn children (ages 6–9) spent the past four months as co-researchers with children’s rights doctoral researcher Val Weisler at Brooklyn Children's Museum, creating animated short films on issues that matter most to them—from mental health and mutual aid to climate, street safety, and culture.
Now, their films debut in a red-carpet–style premiere featuring a screening, talkback with the research team, and community celebration. Attendees can enjoy raffle prizes from Montague Diner and Brooklyn Farmacy, plus free ice cream from Lady Moo Moo.
This one-of-a-kind event marks the first U.S. study where children are co-researchers, exploring the concept of child-friendly material made by children themselves, organizers say.