New York Cat Film Festival 2024

The annual NY Cat Film Festival™ is a collection of short films  – animated, documentary, or narrative films with actors and a script.

These are not random internet “cat videos” – these are films which have been made with an intention, concept or story to convey something essential about cats. The films celebrate the kitties who share our world and their relationships with people, no matter where or how they live – as feral cats in a colony, or between the covers in someone’s bed.

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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.

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2024 Program

6th Annual NY Cat Film Festival   [17 films, 102 min]

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. 

Purrrfect 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 Peart.

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.

Program is subject to change without notice.