Composers and filmmakers create short-format films and new music for live orchestra, featuring compositions by Arooj Aftab, Devonté Hynes, and more.
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Best of BAMkids Film Festival
Experience your favorite films from this year’s festival all over again—or for the very first time—as we screen some of BAMkids Film Festival’s greatest hits from 2024!
Best of BAMkids Film Festival: Ages 3—5
Sat, Nov 9 at 11am
A selection of the most popular films for ages three to five from this year’s BAMkids Film Festival, including Sound Collector, Dormouse, Cake Ballad, Blueberry, Stan and Sven, and more!
Parent Advisory Film
Sat, Nov 16
10:30—11:30am Pre-screen lobby activities, co-curated by the Parent Advisory Circle, to dive deeper into themes in the film.
12pm film screening (to be announced)
Best of BAMkids Film Festival: Ages 6—8
Sat, Dec 7 at 11am
Get lost in these festival favorites about friendship and adventure for ages six to eight, including this year’s BAMmie Award winner for Best Animated Short, Battery Mommy, and Honorable Mention, Swing to the Moon.
Best of BAMkids Film Festival: Ages 9+
Sat, Dec 14 at 12pm
These bold, handpicked gems from this year’s festival explore moments in which brave characters dazzle the world, including in the BAMmie Award winner for Best Live Action Short, Rock Pool Waltz. This screening is perfect for ages nine and above!
UPCOMING Performances
VENUE
TICKET INFORMATION
General Admission: $14
Members: $9
Children: $10
Please note: A $1.50 processing fee per ticket will be added to your order
All performances will adhere to protocols developed in accordance with New York State regulations and in consultation with medical professionals for the safety of our artists, audiences, and staff.
Leadership support for
BAM’s strategic initiatives provided by:
Leadership support for BAM Access Programs provided by the Jerome L. Greene Foundation
Leadership support for programming in the
Howard Gilman Opera House and off-site programs provided by:
Leadership support for
BAM’s strategic initiatives provided by:
Leadership support for
BAM Community programs provided by
The Thompson Family Foundation
Major support for programs in the
Lepercq Cinema is provided by
The Lepercq Charitable Foundation
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