As part of a national community of prestigious film festivals, PCFF invites short film compilations from other quality fests to be part of our program. The N.Y. International Children’s Film Festival’s Little Kids Flicks reel returns! Catch the best short films from around the world for ages 5+!

Capybaras (Los Carpinchos) – It’s hunting season. Seeking refuge, a family of capybaras and a group of hens form a union that leads to unexpected consequences. (2024 / 11 mins / France, Chile, Uruguay / dir. Alfredo Soderguit / non-verbal)

Dancing in the Rain – As the rain starts and a little girl falls asleep, her dream adventure begins. (2024 / 6 mins / Taiwan, Japan / dir. Chao-chun Yeh / non-verbal)

The Girl With The Occupied Eyes (A Menina com os Olhos Ocupados) – Over hill and dale (and beach, and space), only one thing can capture her attention. (2024 / 8 mins / Portugal/ dir. André Carrilho / non-verbal)

Hello Summer – Sea, sun, beaches. Sounds great. But what if your room has a naughty view, dinner is strange, and your luggage travels somewhere else without you? (2024 / 11 mins / Slovakia, Czech Republic, France / dir. Martin Smatana & Veronika Zacharová / non-verbal)

Mojappi It’s mine! (モジャッピ ～いただき！ホットケーキ～) – Mojappi, a trio of naughty kids who live in the forest, will do anything to get pancakes. (2024 / 3 mins / Japan / dir. Nijitaro / non-verbal)

Splish, Splash, Splosh! – Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass—it’s about learning to dance in the rain! (2024 / 5 mins / UK / dir. Lily Ward / in English)

Swimming with Butterflies – After missing bronze by 1/100th of a second at the 2016 Paralympic games, Austin-based swimmer Lizzi Smith shares what’s bringing her back to the pool—and bringing hope to the next generation. (2024 / 8 mins / USA / dir. Karl Stelter / in English)

Ronny: A Crocumentary – A frog documents Ronny, a friendly crocodile who just wants a hug. (2024 / 3 mins / Canada / dir. Abbey Collings / in English)