NYICFF ¡Hola Cine! 2024

New York International Children’s Film Festival’s annual Spanish-language program delivers the best Latinx short films from around the world, transporting audiences across the Americas and into the history of Mesoamerica, reminding them of the power of family, perseverance, and believing in magic.

Part of the Cine en Español Series with Park City Library. Presented in partnership with New York International Children’s Film Festival.

PROGRAM

Little Birds – Mexico, Animation, Gabriela Badillo, 2023, 9 min
In Spanish
From a shelter in northern Mexico, the voices of boys and girls show that dreams survive even the most trying migrations.

Balam – Mexico, United States, Animation, Guillermo Casarin, 2023, 10 min
In Spanish and Mayan with English subtitles
Itzel, on a camping trip deep in the jungle, frees a jaguar from captivity. When a furious poacher gives chase, she stumbles upon a mysterious lost Mayan city.

Ceiba Y Sus Raíces Taínas – United States, Animation, Jacqueline Ferreira, Brithney Rivera, & Megan Schmitz, 2023, 4 min
In Spanish with English subtitles
Disaster strikes the island of Puerto Rico as Guabancex, Spirit of Chaos, leads a hurricane.  Only Ceiba can prevent catastrophic doom.

Canta Santiago– United States, Live Action, James Valdez, 2023, 12 min
In Spanish with English subtitles
A young mariachi faces his first performance alone and discovers his brother has always been by his side.

Dulce – United States, Animation, Aleyda Ortiz, Lok Cheang, & Kevin Class, 2023, 4 min
In Spanish
An exploration of the loving relationship between a mother and a daughter.

Karol, the Vampire Queen – Colombia, Live Action, Alfonso Acosta, 2023, 12 min
In Spanish with English subtitles
On the day of her eighth birthday party, Karol just wants to be a vampire queen. Her family isn’t so supportive of her unique aspiration.

Marque Dos – United States, Live Action, Asha Chai-Chang, 2023, 11 min
American Sign Language, English, Spanish
An aspiring tour manager moves up the ranks while self-discovery faces off with the demands of her dream job.