Monday, February 29, 2016 (6)

Feb 29, 2016
February 26, 2016
Friday
  • Short Films One

  • Feb 26, 2016 to Mar 20, 2016
  • Location: SVA Theatre, Bow Tie Chelsea Cinemas, IFC Center
  • Description:

    For ages 5-10 — Filmmakers from over 30 countries sent us their short films. We’ve selected the best, most original, most profound, silliest, spookiest, and most beautiful. But don’t just take our word for it—fill out a ballot at every screening, and your votes will determine the Festival award winners. This compilation of short films includes three from France-- the full lineup can be viewed here 

    Don't miss this unique, cultural event that everyone can enjoy!

  • Created by: Abigail Parsons
 
  • Belle and Sebastian: The Adventure Continues

  • Feb 26, 2016 to Mar 19, 2016
  • Location: SVA Theatre
  • Description:

    NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE — The sequel to Festival 2015 Grand Prize winning feature Belle and Sebastian places us back in the sweeping panorama of the French Alps. Sebastian and his best friend, Belle, are on a mission to find Angelina, whose plane crash-landed on her return from the battlefields of WWII. Their bravery is in full force as they partner with a mysterious pilot and a gutsy new kid to take on the countless dangers, obstacles, and secrets they encounter in the expansive terrain. With a wink and a nod to classic family adventure films, Belle and Sebastian: The Adventure Continues is true to its title — bound to satisfy returning fans and win over new ones. The film will be shown in French with English subtitles and is suitable for ages 7 to adult. This is sure to be an adventure you won't soon forget!

    View trailer here

  • Created by: Abigail Parsons
February 29, 2016
Monday
  • Short Films Two

  • Feb 29, 2016 to Mar 19, 2016
  • Location: SVA Theatre, Bow Tie Chelsea Cinemas, IFC Center
  • Description:

    For ages 8-14 — Filmmakers from over 30 countries sent us their short films. We’ve selected the best, most original, most profound, silliest, spookiest, and most beautiful. But don’t just take our word for it—fill out a ballot at every screening, and your votes will determine the Festival award winners. This collection of short films includes five from France-- the full lineup can be seen here. Don't wait to buy your tickets!

  • Created by: Abigail Parsons
 
  • Le Bestiaire by Ionna Vautrin at the FIAF Gallery

  • Feb 29, 2016 to Apr 2, 2016
  • Location: FIAF Gallery
  • Description:

    As part of the TILT Kids Festival and Oui DesignLe bestiaire transforms FIAF Gallery into a make-believe zoo where children have the chance to imagine becoming all kinds of animals, from the most gentle to the very wild. The brainchild of artist Ionna Vautrin, this exhibit features the whimsical illustrations of 14 artists and invites kids to play and color in mini-creature costumes.

    These stunning costumes are products of the vivid imaginations of an eclectic team comprised of Studio Brichet Ziegler, Perrine Vigneron and Gilles Belley, Louise de Saint Angel, Anne Lutz, Joachim Jirou-Najou, Felipe Ribon, Les Graphiquants, Twice, Helkarava, Bonnefrite, Malika Favre, Amélie Fontaine, Leslie David and Ionna Vautrin.

    On view from January 16 through April 2, 2016, Le bestiaire was produced by the City of Design as part of the Saint-Etienne International Design Biennial 2015.


    Ionna Vautrin was born in 1979 in France. She graduated in 2002 from School of Design Nantes Atlantique. Since 2002, s

  • Created by: French Culture
 
  • Short Films Three

  • Feb 29, 2016 to Mar 19, 2016
  • Location: Bow Tie Chelsea Cinemas, IFC Center
  • Description:

    For ages 12 to adult — Filmmakers from over 30 countries sent us their short films. We’ve selected the best, most original, most profound, silliest, spookiest, and most beautiful. But don’t just take our word for it—fill out a ballot at every screening, and your votes will determine the Festival award winners. Complete lineup coming soon! 

    Don't miss out on this incredible collection!

  • Created by: Abigail Parsons
 
  • Donner le goût du travail : c’est vital !

  • Feb 29, 2016 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
  • Location: Auditorium du Credit Agricole CIB
  • Description:

    Régulièrement, les amis du Collège des Bernardins à New York organisent des rencontres dans cette ville pour y faire connaître le Collège et ses activités.

    Le 29 février à 19h à l’auditorium du Crédit Agricole CIB, ils proposent une rencontre avec Ghislain Lafont, président et fondateur des Entretiens de Valpré, ancien président du conseil de surveillance de Bayard Press et membre du Conseil d’orientation du Collège des Bernardins, qui interviendra sur le thème « Donner le goût du travail : c’est vital ! ».

    Pour y participer, veuillez vous inscrire auprès de Thomas Ducrot au (914) - 314 - 8758 ou sur tom@ducrot.biz.

  • Created by: Clemence Schulenburg