About this Event
In celebration of the newly relaunched Outdoor Cinema Program at Socrates Sculpture Park we are proud to announce our partnership with Château Le Woof and the New York International Children’s Film Festival to bring the magic of movies to our younger audiences. On the mornings of our Outdoor Cinema evenings, families are invited to Château Le Woof for a special series of children’s short films, creating more opportunities for audiences of all ages to experience film together at Socrates.
¡HOLA CINE! celebrates Latinx stories from across the Americas through a collection of short films exploring family, perseverance, imagination, and a little bit of magic.
Films in this program include:
América
Peru | World Premiere
Live Action
Directed by Javier Arias-Stella, 2025 | 15 min
Language: Quechua + Spanish w/English subtitles
América, a 10-year-old girl from a remote Andean village, dreams of buying a bicycle so she’ll never be late to class again.
Go My Way (Yo voy conmigo)Animation
Directed by Chelo Loureiro, 2024 | 7 minSpain | US Premiere
Language: Spanish w/English subtitles
All the advice Elisa receives to make Martin fall in love with her is to change not only her appearance, but also who she really is.
The InterpreterNetherlands | International Premiere
Live Action
Directed by Dahiana Candelo, 2024 | 7 min
Language: Dutch + Spanish w/English subtitles
Nine-year-old Tatiana is fine with her role as an interpreter for Mami. She can even use it to her advantage.
Nana Carmen
United States | East Coast PremiereLive Action,
Directed by Kaila Gutierrez, 2024 | 10 min
Language: English + Spanish w/English subtitles
Nube
France, Hungary, Mexico | New York Premiere
Animation
Directed by Diego Alonso Sánchez de la Barquera Estrada & Christian Arredondo Narvaez, 2024 | 8 min
No dialogue
A puffy white cloud realizes that her daughter, a dark stormy cloud, is in danger of raining prematurely.
Reni’s Worlds | Los Mundos de Reni
Argentina
Live Action
Directed by Claudia Ruiz, 2023 | 11 min
Language: Spanish w/English subtitles
On the first day of school, Renato finds a book about origami, a friend, and one big adventure.
The Strange Case of the Human Cannonball | El extraño caso del Hombre Bala
Ecuador | East Coast Premiere
Animation
Directed by Roberto Valencia, 2024 | 10 min
Language: Spanish w/English subtitles
One morning, a mysterious man is found lying in the village square. No one knows who he is, nor where he came from.
About Chateau Le Woof
Château Le Woof was founded after its creator, Natassa Contini, recognized the need for a café where people could enjoy quality food and drinks without having to leave their best friend outside. In 2015, the idea came from a dream and from that vision, Château Le Woof was born—a full food and beverage experience designed for both people and their dogs, and the first of its kind in the United States. Today, Château Le Woof offers a safe, welcoming space where guests can work, meet friends, enjoy brunch, and socialize their dogs in a fun, climate-controlled environment. At its heart, Château Le Woof is a place built around community, connection, and the special bond between people and their best friends.
About New York International Children’s Film Festival
Established in 1997, New York International Children’s Film Festival’s mission is rooted in the belief of film as a path for young people to understand themselves and others. All programs are designed to celebrate the beauty and power of film, spark the inherent capacity of children to connect with complex, nuanced art, and encourage the creation of intelligent films that represent and celebrate unique, diverse, and historically excluded voices. NYICFF serves children, students, families, educators, filmmakers, and media arts professionals through its core activities: the annual, Oscar®-qualifying NYC film festival; national touring program; and Film-Ed, a media arts and literacy program.
Event venue & nearby stays
Château le Woof, 31-01 Vernon Boulevard, Queens, United States
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