The 6th Annual NY Cat Film Festival
SOLD OUT:
Saturday, February 17th at 1pm
Join us for the 6th Annual NY Cat Film Festival, and help raise funds for a local cat rescue.
The NY Cat Film Festival shines a spotlight on felines around the world, as well as on the humans who are devoted to them. The program premieres every year at a theater in New York City and then travels to theaters in cities across the United States and Canada, with a portion of every ticket benefiting a rescue devoted to feline welfare. A portion of every ticket purchased from our screening will go to the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society, and Karen Glass, a representative from the organization, will be at the theater to talk about the amazing work they do to support the needs of local kitties.
This year’s program includes 17 films, for a total run time of 87 mins:
Cat Knows You Act I [1 min] directed by Michael Pickering
A cat’s thoughts as you’ve never experienced them before.
A Cat Called Rumi [3 min] directed by Diana Rousseau
Falling in love with a feral cat
Seen at Last [3 min] directed by Kim Best (recipient of the 2022 NY Cat Film Festival Visionary Award)
This cat poses the question of whether others see you as you see yourself? If so, you are not alone.
Willow’s Tale [4 min] animation directed by Linda Malik
Animated by the neurodiverse artists of The Center for Learning Unlimited's Brainstorm Productions, the story of a domesticated black cat who has wild daydreams.
Momcat [4 min] directed by Lisa Dodell
The filmmaker’s exploration of her mother's connection with her cats.
Silent Paws [6 min] directed by Mutual Rescue
Photography, music and the poetry of Gabriel Spera illuminating the enduring bonds between cats and their people, who mourn them.
TNR [6 min] directed by Amy Garvey
Highlighting the problem of the overpopulation of feral cats in Abu Dhabi, UAE, where people are trying Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) as one solution.
Cat Knows you Act II [1 min] directed by Michael Pickering
More wisdom from Cat.
Moose Gets a Bath [10 min] directed by Michael Lentz & Hailey Jansson
A small kitten is rescued from a vacant home in Baltimore, Maryland.
Insomnia [6 min] directed by Kim Best
A cat given to daytime napping is woefully misunderstood, but doggedly seeks a solution.
Josh & Scout [6 min] directed by Mutual Rescue
After combat deployment in Iraq, Josh suffers from PTSD and severe depression - his unlikely savior is a rain-soaked stray kitten.
Shoot the Moon [2 min] animated by William Rowe
Brothers Sam and Max can't agree on anything, but when Max's ambitions to fly to the moon in a cardboard box put them both in grave danger, it's up to older brother Sam to get them home safely.
Catham County (17 min) Lacey Adair
A documentary following three CAT rescue groups in Catham County,Georgia as they surmount the challenges of caring for their managed colonies.
Cat’s Eye Witness News [6 min] directed by MIchele Campbell
Feline news reporters Finny and Dazie report on the news, weather, and reviews of restaurants and movies.
Puurfect Intervention [9 min] directed by Juhi Sharma
Sarah’s friends think her love of cats has gone a little too far - so they decide to bring in some outside help. Starring Kisha Pearl.
The Cat Duet [2 min] directed by Lorelei De Armas & Julian Wood.
Two friends enjoy singing Rossini's Cat Duet.
Cat Knows You Act III [1 min] directed by Michael Pickering
Ideas and sentiments from Cat that will surprise you.
These films are appropriate for school age children who can read captions and follow sophisticated ideas. Please note there is also a very brief image of a cat who has died in a documentary that touches on animal neglect and hoarding.