# Kid-Curated Film Festivals The 'Kidsfilmfest' Screens Movies Selected by Kids By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2017-07-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidsfilmfest References: [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/kidsfilmfest) & [kidsfilmfest.org](http://www.kidsfilmfest.org/about/) The Brooklyn Film Festival recently hosted an event called 'kidsfilmfest,' which aimed to "discover, expose, and promote children's filmmakers while drawing worldwide attention to Brooklyn." With everything from documentaries to [stop-motion films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaks-movie), the event exposed kids to a wide variety of movies. kidsfilmfest is a [youth-curated film festival](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kid-art-show) that was recently held at the Made in NY Media Center by IFP in Brooklyn. The event featured a dozen [short films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiffinspired-food-beverage), each of which was selected by judges between the ages of six and 13. The films chosen for the festival included Reza Golchin’s documentary 'Class,' a stop-motion fantasy film called 'Looney Foodz,' and a Canadian live-action film called 'Sneaky.' The event also included live Q&A sessions with filmmakers and a filmmakers workshop for those interested in learning how to make movies themselves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Youth Curated Events:** More events and businesses will incorporate youth curators in their decision-making process, ensuring a wider variety of content to appeal to a broader audience. - **Empowering Children in Entertainment:** There is an opportunity to create more media that empowers children to take control of their entertainment experiences. - **Inclusivity and Diversity in Youth Media:** Events like kidsfilmfest showcase the importance of diverse representation and give opportunities for underrepresented groups to have their voices heard. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** Businesses have an opportunity to create more youth-driven entertainment experiences that empower children to have a role in the selection and creation of media. - **Education:** Kid-curated events go beyond entertainment by providing youth with opportunities to learn about film and other industries they typically would not have access to at a young age. - **Social Media and Influencers:** There is potential for social media influencers and YouTubers to collaborate on events like kidsfilmfest, providing them with an opportunity to create content and reach a new audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Short-Form Film Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/film-festival-on-tiktok.md) - [Tuna-Focused Film Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuna-cans-film-festival.md) - [Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galerie-philia.md) - [Frightening Cinema Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-halloween-event.md) - [Anime Franchise Film Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-ghibli-fest.md) - [Kids Art Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kid-art-show.md) - [Kid-Friendly Beauty Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-explorer-day.md) - [Child-Friendly Streaming Service Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netflix-kids-clips.md) - [Tween-Targeted Weekly News Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-stop-news.md)