Boston International Kids Film Festival Workshops and Special Events


NEXT GEN VOICES: A HIGH SCHOOL FILM SHOWCASE |  Friday, November 20, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join us in celebrating the next generation of filmmakers! We have a great line up of student-made short films from all over Massachusetts. This is a free event but registration is required !

“Next Gen Voices” features films made exclusively by Massachusetts-based High School Students. Students will have the opportunity to present their short films on the big screen and share their unique perspectives with a live audience. In addition to the screening, the student filmmakers will engage directly with film industry professionals through live judging and feedback, with special prizes being awarded at the end of the event.

Alongside the main event we will be hosting a College Info Panel taking place just prior to the screening at 5 PM. Representatives from Lesley University, Emerson College and Bridgewater State University will be leading an exciting discussion on what it means to apply to film and art school, as well as the opportunities for creatives going forward.

Following the info panel will be a networking pizza social where students will have the opportunity to engage with one another as well as the attending college representatives. This a great opprotunity for students interested in film, art school, and media of all kinds!

Date: Friday, Nov 20

Event Schedule:

5PM-6PM (college panel)

6PM-6:45PM (pizza social)

7PM-9PM (Next Gen Voices)

Location: Walnut Hill School for the Arts- Natick, MA


FRIENDSHIP BRACELET MAKING WORKSHOP |  Saturday, November 21, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM

Step into a world of imagination, friendship, and adventure! From magical creatures and heartfelt promises to unforgettable journeys and the excitement of being a Swiftie, these films celebrate the stories, connections, and experiences that make growing up extraordinary. A collection of short films about finding your place, embracing your individuality, and discovering a world of possibilities.

Keep the fun going after the screening! Join us for a free Friendship Bracelet Making Workshop, where you can get creative, make new friends, and craft a bracelet of your own to take home!

Screening: 10AM-11:15AM Workshop: 11:15AM-12PM


FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PANEL |  Saturday, November 21, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Laura Azevedo, Executive Director of Filmmakers Collaborative shares best practices in Fiscal  Sponsorship and how FC can be a resource for finding funding for your future productions. 
 
This event is free to attend!

FILMMAKER ROUNDTABLE |  Saturday, November 21, 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Join us as our attending filmmakers engage in conversation about the highs and lows of filmmaking! This is an awesome event for anyone (of all ages) interested in filmmaking and want the inside scoop to what it all entails. This will immediately follow the Fiscal Sponsorship Workshop. 

This event is free to attend!


ANIMATION WORKSHOP FOR AGES 10 & UNDER |  Sunday, November 22, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

This workshop will follow Short, Sweet and Animated (Shorts for 10 and Under). This is a free workshop where participants will engage with materials and tools provided to create their own stop-motion project. Finalized details of the workshop TBA


SPECIAL EVENT: TED-Ed STUDENT TALKS |  Sunday, November 22, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

An opportunity for young voices to share their ideas, perspectives, and passions through the power of storytelling. Join us as students take the stage to present their thoughts, spark conversation, and inspire new ways of thinking.

This event is free to attend!