NEW DATE! Cinema Kids: ¡HOLA CINE!

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:

The Apricot
Mexico/United States | New York Premiere
Animation
Directed by: Alex Z. Avila, 2025 | 9 min
In English/Spanish w/English subtitles

A ten-year-old boy spends his first summer working on the family apricot farm.

First Winter
United States
Animation
Directed by: Schantelle Alonzo, 2027 | 5 min
In English

Ángel is a newly arrived immigrant experiencing his first winter in Chicago.

Chiquito
United States | World Premiere
Animation
Directed by: Anna Riva & Lesley Marroquin, 2025 | 4 min
In English

When his inventor owner grows too focused on building her teleportation device, armadillo Chiquito must take matters into his own paws.

La Gran Hazaña (The Great Feat)

Colombia | New York City Premiere
Live Action
Directed by: Luber Yesid Zúñiga Ordóñez, 2025 | 15 min
In Spanish w/English subtitles

Pablo needs to rescue his friend Pascualina, a laying hen, after the town shopkeeper kidnaps her.

Family Harmony
United States
Animation/Documentary
Directed by: Natalie Greene, 2023 | 3 min
In English

When Gilbert Zermeño dreamed of joining his school band, he pictured himself playing a shiny saxophone.

¡Que Suene La Banda!
United States | East Coast Premiere
Live Action
Directed by: Jorge Parra, Jr., 2025 | 23 min
In Spanish w/English subtitles

Javier, a classical musician preparing for his college audition, must finally embrace his Mexican roots.

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.