LittleBig Children's Film Festival

LBIFF presents the best of independent and international children’s cinema to inspire, delight, educate, and connect a diverse community of children and families. ABOUT THE FESTIVAL The annual LittleBig International Children’s Film Festival takes place in June at multiple venues in Almaty city (Kazkahstan), with over 5 days of screenings, filmmaking workshops, and free activities, along with post-film conversations that help deepen the film-watching experience and foster critical thinking skills. During the festival, LBIFF screens an average of 12 feature-length and over 50 short films—including live-action, documentary, and animation—made by filmmakers from around the world. Since 2018, LBIFF has included the Youth Filmmaker Showcase, a juried program of films made by youth, followed by an opportunity for young filmmakers to talk about both the fun and the challenges they face during the creative process.