Girls’ POV: NYICFF Retrospective

A collection of six short films from acclaimed New York International Children’s Film Festival landmark programme that speak out to the unique experience of girls.

"Each of the films presented feature a strong female lead, female director, or an issue faced by girls around the world. Their narratives, themes and genres vary, but all shine much-needed light on perspectives and experiences of young women. Now in its 20th year, NYICFF stands at the forefront of a movement to define new, provocative and compelling films for young people." (New Zealand International Film Festival)

Beach Flags

2014 | 13 minutes | Director Sarah Saidan

Vida is an Iranian competitive lifeguard. She is determined to fight to win first place at an international competition in Australia. But with the arrival of fast and talented Sareh, Vida is faced with an unexpected situation.

Chalk

2010 | 18 minutes | Director Martina Amati

When two 13-year-old gymnasts, Nadia and Bee, are selected for a national training camp, they learn something new about bodies, boys and friendship.

Crocodiles Without Saddles

2012 | 10 minutes | Director Britta Wandaogo

This intimate portrait of 12-year-old Kaddi Wandaogo uses a mix of archive, interview and video diary footage to express deep personal feelings about her experience growing up between German and African families.

Dot

2010 | 2 minutes | Director Sumo Science

Multiple award-winning stop-motion film Dot was made using a Nokia phone and a tiny CellScope microscope. Teeny-tiny Dot, the animated star of the film, is only 9mm tall and holds the Guinness World Record for the ‘smallest stop-motion character in a film’.

Under Your Fingers

2014 | 12 minutes | Director Marie-Christine Courtès

On the day of her grandmother’s cremation, Emilie buries herself in life-long memories; from colonial Indochina to a refugee camp in the middle of France. Between memories, dance, anger and traditional rituals, Emilie learns to accept her heritage.

I Am a Girl!

2010 | 15 minutes | Director Susan Koenen

Many 13-year-old girls dream of that nice-but-hard-to-get boy, and Joppe is no different. She consults her friend on how to ask Brian out, but how can she tell him that she was born a boy?

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