BAMkids Film Festival 2025

Adventure and imagination come together at this fun-filled family film program, offering some of this year’s most exciting kid-friendly shorts from across the globe! Featuring the creations of more than 50 filmmakers, one of Brooklyn’s beloved cinematic traditions is back for its 27th year, offering a new and exciting trove of animated, live action, and documentary treasures. These diverse stories offer families a fresh perspective on our world. Let kids’ imaginations soar as bold heroes of all kinds set out on their own journeys in these wildly fun and uplifting stories. And don’t forget to vote for your favorite film… it just might win a BAMmy Award for Best Live Action or Best Animated short! Includes films with English subtitles.

Families are invited to come play with Parallel Exit’s walkabout circus entertainers before or after the screenings; the renowned artists perform in the Peter Jay Sharp Building lobby from 11am to 2pm.