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.

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." Vice President - Friends of Columbus School

Eduin has launched on Kickstarter!  Make a magical children’s movie in the Andes and help preserve one of the rarest ecosystems on earth.   http://kck.st/JF5loU

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.

Congratulating the winners of the Sarasota Girls Inc. Global Film Festival!

Jury Prize - Younger Girls Jury:  

What Makes Me Happy?: Tung’s Film (Vietnam/UK)     14 min  Dir: Annie Gibbs

Jury Prize - Older Girls Jury:

Lioness of Lisabi  (USA) 26 min                                   Dir:  Vlady Valentin Oszkiel

Best of Fest Winner:

Gorilla  (Finland) 10 min     Dir: Hanna Bergholm

BAMMIE WINNERS from 2012 BKFF:

Feature Film:  Star Talers (Germany)  Dir: Maria Helmand;  Live Action Short Film:  Love Bug (USA) Dir: Kat Chandler;  Animated Short Film: Tally Ho, Pancake (Germany)  Dir: Kai Pannen; Best Film for Ages 2-5: Pappa Pedro, Pappa Jack (Sweden)  Dir: Stefan and Anna Erlandsson