Family & Young People

We invite you to explore our hand-picked collection of magical stories designed to spark curiosity and delight in younger audiences. From adventures in Japan and magical stories to tender tales of growing up, these films open doors to new worlds.

Each film includes an age recommendation to help guide your choice. For details on accessibility and relaxed screenings, please visit corkfilmfest.org/access

Family & Young People

Family Gala: Lady and The Tramp

Showtime: Sun 09 Nov at 11:00

The Everyman

76 mins

United States

Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske

DOG-FRIENDLY SCREENING! Like Cork International Film Festival, the tender and thrilling adventures of Lady the cocker spaniel and Tramp the stray terrier-mix are celebrating their 70th anniversary!

Family-Friendly Shorts

Showtime: Sat 08 Nov at 11:30

Arc Cinema - Screen 2

52 mins

Various

From ancient Irish tales to sci-fi. Featuring lost sheep, silly birds and... monsters!

Fantastique

Showtime: Sun 09 Nov at 17:30, Fri 14 Nov at 18:00

Arc Cinema - Screen 6, Arc Cinema - Screen 6

71 mins

Belgium, France, Netherlands

Marjolijn Prins

Fanta, a 14-year-old Guinean contortionist, juggles between care for her mom, school and what she loves the most – training in an acrobatic group. Does she want to redouble efforts and join group’s tour, or move on from her childhood’s passion? A tender look at the age when one starts to make big decisions.

Junior Filmmaking Workshop (8 - 12 year olds)

Showtime: Sat 15 Nov at 14:00

UCC Film & Screen Media Auditorium

Experience the fun and creativity of filmmaking!

Little Amelie (Amelie Ou La Metaphysique Des Tubes)

Showtime: Sun 16 Nov at 13:30

Arc Cinema - Screen 2

75 mins

France, Belgium

Liane-Cho HAN JIN KUANG, Mailys VALLADE

Amélie, a Belgian child in Japan, explores life with her nanny Nishio-san. Her third birthday becomes a turning point, marking the beginning of life-altering events that shape her understanding of the world.

Look@Me Outreach Filmmaking Project 2025: Cork Migrant Centre

Showtime: Sat 15 Nov at 11:00

Arc Cinema - Screen 4

45 mins

Various

CIFF is proud to present a programme of short films created by young people at Cork Migrant Centre with the support of Rethink Ireland’s Impact for Munster Fund.

Senior Filmmaking Workshop (13 - 17 year olds)

Showtime: Sun 16 Nov at 11:00

UCC Film & Screen Media Auditorium

For teens with a passion for filmmaking, working with professionals.

Tales From the Magic Garden - Narrated in English

Showtime: Sat 15 Nov at 11:30

The Everyman

71 mins

Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, France

David Súkup, Patrik Paššl, Leon Vidmar, Jean- Claude Rozec

Three kids spend the night at their grandpa's house. To fill the silence after losing their grandma, the family's storyteller, they create their own stories and discover the power of imagination. This uplifting stop-motion film celebrates creativity and its healing magic. With live narration in English.

UCC Puttnam Scholars 2025: Cardboard Ocean

Showtime: Thu 13 Nov at 17:00

Triskel Cinema

Ireland

Nathalie Aue, Adam Barry-Murphy, Brigid Cryan, Jack Kelly, Emma Lane, Rebecca L. Hall Moran, Rebecca Jane Parke, Maria Olivia Susilo

Presented by UCC's Puttnam Scholars: a seascape painter reflects on her past lives whilst grappling with her art and activism.