Short Attention Span Cinema: NYICFF Shorts 2026
Friday, February 20 - Thursday, March 19, 2026
As part of our ongoing Short Attention Span Cinema program, IFC Center is proud to share a collection of short films from New York Children’s International Film Festival. The following shorts will play before select screenings of our regular feature films.
2/20-26: “Le Charade”
Director: Erika Totoro
Country: USA
Year: 2024
Runtime: 3 min
Language: English
After his final performance, a lonely mime faces a psychotic episode when his imaginary best friend breaks up with him.
2/27-3/5: “Dancing in the Rain”
Director: Chao-chun Yeh
Country: Taiwan/Japan
Year: 2024
Runtime: 6 min
A girl lying in her room in Taipei gets bored and goes to sleep. Heavy rain starts, and the story goes into a dream world. She mounts on her bed and starts her trip guided by mice.
3/6-12: “Student Accomplice”
Director: Spencer Baird
Country: USA
Year: 2024
Runtime: 5 min
Language: English
Letty must learn to face her fears behind the wheel after her driving test is hijacked by an opportunistic bank robber looking for a quick getaway.
3/13-19: “The Final Day”
Director: Sofía Arbaiza Martínez
Country: USA
Year: 2024
Runtime: 4 min
Language: Spanish with English subtitles
Yadira, a creative young Cuban girl, struggles packing on her final day home. Her suitcase feels too small to carry everything her heart holds.
IFC Center will be hosting the New York International Children’s Film Festival from February 28-March 15, 2026. For tickets, please click here.