Media are the most influential forces in children’s lives and an understanding of media is crucial for success 
in a global, digital culture. ICMC programs will introduce new ways of thinking about media and redefine how we, as a culture, 
view and use media.

I talk to my big sister about movies and tv.
Photo: Steve Becker

We love family movie night!
Photo: Steve Becker

I like thinking about what comes next in the movie.
Photo: Steve Becker

If I see a scary movie, I turn it off and talk to my dad.
Photo: Steve Becker

My First Media PreSchool graduating class

I can’t wait to be in the movie!
Photo: Gaston Vizcarra

Casting call in the Andes
Photo: Gaston Vizcarra

Got great films for/about girls?  Contact icmediacenter@gmail.com.

Key criteria:  films should portray girls as strong, smart and bold, and feature high artistic quality in: cinematography, script, sound, acting and editing.

HELP US pick the movies!  If you are age 6-18 and you want to be part of the ICFilmKid Club, send us your information and we’ll post our new films on line for you to rate. Before you start, we’ll give you a special training webinar, so you know what to watch for! Sign-up now to be an ICFilmKid.

Photo: beckermedia.com.

Need help with kids and media?  In January, the ICMC will launch Media Solutions! Teaching children to connect mindfully with electronic screens. 

“This hour-long teleseminar is affordable and perfect for my parents’ needs.” Preschool Director, Hopkinton, MA

E-mail info@icmediacenter.org to schedule.

The ICMC will Sarasota Girls Inc. Global Film Festival, the first festival of films for, by and about girls. Scheduled March 26-April 1^st 2012 the SGIGFF will feature films from 20 countries.

73 Films from 26 Countries in 2012 BAMKids Festival!

Produced in association with the ICMC, the BAMKids Festival runs Feb 2-5, 2012.  Tickets for this sell-out event will be available on-line in late December.

Check out the ICMC's new touring program of more than 30 award winning films from over 12 countries. This affordable, multi-cultural program comes with everything you need to run a successful festival! Perfect for arts centers, churches and schools. Now everyone can have an international film festival! 

"The ICMC  picked  gorgeous, engaging films that everyone seemed to really enjoy. We had high and consistent attendance, the children and parents enjoyed the films and everyone learned about other cultures by seeing a films from around the world." Sarah Boone - Vice President - Friends of Columbus School