JBFC Kids

JBFC Kids, our program for younger students and their families, offers both film viewing and media-making experiences.

JBFC Kids programming introduces young audiences to film by celebrating cherished stories both new and old, revisiting those that are overlooked, and highlighting cultures from around the world. It is our mission to cultivate a new generation of cinema lovers who appreciate, engage, and learn through facilitated talkbacks and a sense of community.

JBFC Kids events offer a welcoming space for young people and their families to experiment, play, and learn filmmaking techniques and concepts through hands-on activities. These media-making experiences are hosted on the JBFC campus and are free for the public.

Safety Last! July 8, 2023 Screening with live accompaniment from Ben Model Along with Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd was one of the top silent comedians of his day, and…
Mary Poppins July 29, 2023 The original super nanny soars onto the big screen in Disney’s colorful adaptation of P.L. Travers’ beloved children’s book. An…
The Muppet Movie Aug. 12, 2023 Puppeteering pioneer Jim Henson made his feature film debut by taking his famous characters from The Muppet Show and giving…
Where the Wild Things Are Aug. 26, 2023 In Spike Jonze’s adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s beloved book, a young boy named Max struggles with his temper, a problem…
Labyrinth Sep. 16, 2023 Sixteen-year-old Sarah (Jennifer Connelly) is given thirteen hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue her baby brother when her wish…
The Witches Sep. 30, 2023 In Nicolas Roeg’s adaptation of Roald Dahl’s book “The Witches,” Helga (Mai Zetterling) and her young grandson Luke (Jasen Fisher)…
Coraline Oct. 14, 2023 When settling into her new home, Coraline (Dakota Fanning) finds a secret door to an alternative reality that looks like…
Coco Oct. 28, 2023 Although his family forbade Miguel from playing music, the aspiring guitar player finds himself on an adventure in the Land…

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