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San Diego International Kids' Film Festival

San Diego, USA
21/08/2026 - 23/08/2026 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Rhythm: annual, next Festival afterwards (probably): Summer 2027

Competitive Original Children's Film Festival
Deadline for film entries: 30/06/2026 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Programs: Features, Shorts, Animations, Documentaries, TV Programs, Films made by Young Filmmakers
Number of films (app.): 150
Age of audience: 6 to 18+
Festival's guests: Directors, Producers, Actors, Distributors, Others
Festival's recognition: national
Media coverage: regional
Notes/description: With goals to promote positive educational impact on children and the youth, the San Diego International Kid’s Film Festival actively supports innovative films made by filmmakers from around the globe. In addition to the film screenings, as the regular program, the 2018SDIKFF will host Opening Night Gala, Culture Forums, Industrial Panel Discussions,Screenplay showcase and Red Carpet AwardCeremony. The SDIKFF will have Family Film Market, Maeya Angel Cultural Ambassdor Title competition and live broadcasting the award ceremony. These events will help to facilitate interactions between filmmakers and the local students. Students and audiences will critique the films after each screening, and volunteer interpreters will assist with non-English speaking filmmakers at all events. The Cultural Forum events will focus on topics such as film production in different countries and cultural contexts.  The film juries consist of an outstanding committee of industry personnel. There will also be film distributors present at the festival to secure other desired material.

Contact:
San Diego International Kids' Film Festival
P.O.Box 4781
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
USA

Phone: ++1-310-541-8040
Internet: www.sdkidsfilms.org