04/09/2019
"Luz", Digital Banana's new shortfilm will have its International premiere at the CICFF festival. that makes us very happy because :
The Chicago International Children’s Film Festival (CICFF) is the first Academy® qualifying children’s film festival in the world. Oscar® qualifying film categories include Live-Action Short Film and Animated Short Film.
Founded in 1984, the CICFF is the oldest and largest film festival for kids in North America. During the 35th season in 2018, Chicago presented 245 films from over 44 countries over the course of nine days.
The Chicago International Children’s Film Festival serves as a global hub for filmmakers and producers of films for young people, as an opportunity to connect with and elevate the aesthetic and production standards for youth cinema production.
Festival films reach unique audiences diverse in age, socioeconomic background, and ethnic heritage, as well as a broad range of children and teens, educators, parents, and peers unduplicated in the youth film festival audience landscape worldwide. At post-screening discussions, panels, workshops, seminars, and receptions, filmmakers have an incomparable opportunity to connect with the widest possible array of viewers and colleagues.
Mission:
The Chicago International Children’s Film Festival aims to set an internationally-recognized standard of excellence in film production for children and youth.
We strive to support the work of talented and dedicated filmmakers by showcasing international films of the highest quality and awarding prizes in multiple categories of production formats and genres. The film experiences of young viewers are deepened through a broad range of programs which extend Festival film viewing into discussion and learning.
The Chicago International Children’s Film Festival is produced and presented by Facets. Facets is a nonprofit that connects people to independent ideas through transformative film experiences. Since 1975, they have produced pioneering programs focused on film education, exhibition, and distribution. Most recently, they have developed two streaming platforms, Facets Kids and Facets Edge, to increase access to independent and art-house films for kids, teens, and adults.
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