KIDS FIRST! Film Festival

KIDS FIRST! FILM and VIDEO FESTIVAL 2001

Our 2001 Festivals Took Place March through June, 2001
in Nine Locations, Including:

• New York City
• Mt. Kisco
• Salt Lake City
• Park City
• St. Thomas
• St. John
• Santa Fe
• Fort Wayne
• Oklahoma City.

We showcased ten finalists for the KIDS FIRST! "Best Children's Film, Video or DVD of the Year," five each for two age categories: ages 2-6 and 6-12. The finalists were available to rent at local Hollywood Video stores. Voting was handled by Yahooligans.com. Children who attended the festivals voted there.

Our 2001 Festival was a collaboration between the Coalition for Quality Children's Media, Hollywood Video, Yahooligans, Borders Books, local child service organizations, and other sponsors. Key activities included:

1) Showcasing 10 nominees for the best children's films, videos and DVDs from 2000.

2) Sneak previews of films to be released in 2001.

3) Junior Film Critics Club Training for kids ages 6-12.

4) Film Critiques by kids.

5) Voting for your favorite film, video or DVD at each festival location.

6) Voting online and celerity chats at Yahooligans.com. Read the transcript of the chat with David Devine, producer of Winslow Homer: An American Original! Read transcripts of other chats with Tara Strong, the voice of Baby Dil in Rugrats in Paris: the Movie; Frankie Muniz, star of My Dog Skip; Shadia Simmons, star of Dear America: A Picture of Freedom

7) Rental of nominees from Hollywood Video.

8) Performances by musicians, magicians, jugglers, and costumed characters.

9) Adult VIP Receptions, silent auctions, special events.

Press from 2001 Festivals

The Park Record (Park City, Utah) "KidsFirst! revisits the boob-tube Film festival encourages educated viewers; quality media experiences"This article provided courtesy of The Park Record - http://www.parkrecord.com

The New York Times - Family Fare: Not So Wicked After All

About.com - What Kids Can Do <>