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Cinephile® makes games, books and apparel that will be an essential part of any film obsessive’s collection.
 

My First Movie: Vol. 1 is a trilogy of beautifully-crafted board books that will take readers of all ages on a colorful journey through cinema history. Each book is a deep dive into an entire world of films — from Noir to Giallo to French New Wave — sure to delight cinephiles as well as introduce little cinephiles to films they won’t be able to see until they’re much, much older. Written by Cory Everett and illustrated by Julie Olivi, the series is a loving tribute to some of the greatest genre films ever made. 

 
 

Welcome to the wonderful world of Italian horror with My First Giallo Horror, a tongue-in-cheek ode to the work of Dario Argento, Mario Bava, and other masters of the macabre. This thrilling entry in ‘lil cinephile’s My First Movie series features lurid thrillers and leather gloves, from giallo to phantasmagoria, all rendered with adorable, kid-friendly illustrations. While kids may be too young for Suspiria and Deep Red, they’re never too young for My First Giallo Horror. 

 
 

Say bonjour to My First French New Wave, a playful tribute to the work of Jean-Luc Godard, François Truffaut, Agnès Varda, and other icons of La Nouvelle Vague. This stylish entry in ‘lil cinephile’s My First Movie series depicts the existential themes and technicolor dreams of cinematic landmarks from The 400 Blows to The Umbrellas of Cherbourg. Beautifully designed and illustrated, My First French New Wave is a fourth-wall breaking, camera-shaking tribute to the renegade auteurs who changed film forever.

 
 

My First Film Noir is a stylish celebration of the crime dramas, detective stories, and morality plays that left their mark on film history. This hard boiled entry in ‘lil cinephile’s My First Movie series features all of the genre’s most colorful characters —  detectives, drifters, marks and grifters — rendered in gorgeous black and white (and yellow). Filled with nods to classics like Double Indemnity and Nightmare Alley, My First Film Noir is the stuff dreams are made of. 

 
 

 Press

“A dazzling, playful introduction to essential classics of cinema.”
— Jordan Raup, editor-in-chief (THE FILM STAGE)
“G is for Giallo! It’s also for groovy, gorgeous and goresoaked. Start your kid’s cinephilia early with this super cool illustrated guide to all things giallo.”
— Edgar Wright, director (LAST NIGHT IN SOHO, SHAUN OF THE DEAD)
“A fun and beautifully illustrated way to teach your kids about the finer things in life, from Dario Argento to Double Indemnity.”
— David Ehrlich, chief film critic (INDIEWIRE)
“Get ready, brothers, sisters, friends with kids - all of your children will be getting these beautiful little volumes from me this holiday season. You’re welcome.”
— David Lowery, director (THE GREEN KNIGHT, PETE'S DRAGON)
“A deep-dive knowledge of cinema presented in a lovably simple way.”
— Drew Taylor, THE WRAP
“These books make it easier than ever for young ones to learn about essential topics of schoolyard conversation: from stylish Italian horror to Antoine Doinel or post-war disillusionment.”
— Alex Ross Perry, director (HER SMELL, LISTEN UP PHILIP)
“Perfect for auteur-obsessed, mise en scène-minded film fanatics—and their parents, too.”
— Brian Raftery, author (BEST. MOVIE. YEAR. EVER.: HOW 1999 BLEW UP THE BIG SCREEN)
“We love the new series our friends at
Cinephile have put together! It’s never too early to introduce kids to the classics.”
— TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES
“The only book your child needs to learn their ABCs: Auteurs, Black & White, and Cinephiles.”
— Paul Scheer, co-host (HOW DID THIS GET MADE?, UNSPOOLED)
“It’s never too early (or late) to obsess over the stunning worlds of giallo, film noir and the French New Wave. Easily the coolest and most beautiful gift for any film fanatic.”
— Katie Walsh, film critic (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)
“Never too young for great cinema.”
— Larry Karaszewski, writer (MY NAME IS DOLEMITE, ED WOOD)
“An inventive, cheeky and gorgeously illustrated set of books for the young-cinephile-to-be in your life.”
— Tomris Laffly, film critic (ROGEREBERT.COM)
“Very cute, very clever, fun stuff.”
— Rodrigo Perez, founder (THE PLAYLIST)
“I deeply appreciate this attempt to avoid student loans via children’s book film school. What’s not to love!”
— Roxana Hadadi, film critic (VULTURE)
“Cute, eye-catching, and funny. Perfect for young readers who—even if they don’t know it yet—have impeccable taste in movies.”
— Alan Siegel, staff writer (THE RINGER)
“These are adorable!”
— Emily Heller, recommendations editor (VULTURE)
“A whimsical cartography of giallo basics with the cutest little illustration of A Bay Of Blood I’ve ever seen.”
— April Wolfe, co-writer (BLACK CHRISTMAS)
“Pulsing with affection and knowledge, as they should; they’re the latest bit of movie magic from the makers of the Cinephile card game.”
— Jason Bailey, THE PLAYLIST
“Brilliant. It’s never too early to teach your kids about true cinema.”
— Ethan Anderton, SLASHFILM
“For families with youngsters susceptible to cinephilia, published a trio of very sweet, colorful board books.”
— MUBI
“Absolutely awesome. A super fun way to get your kids into Italian horror.”
— Rebekah McKendry, co-host (COLORS OF THE DARK)
“As board books go, they’re really cool. And they’re pretty cool holiday gifts.”
— Sean Fennessey, co-host (THE BIG PICTURE)
“Forget your kids, this is for us.”
— Elric Kane, co-host (PURE CINEMA PODCAST)
“Colorful, witty, and informative. This gorgeous package is an essential gift for movie lovers of all ages.”
— Stephen Sajdak, co-host (WE HATE MOVIES)
“These gorgeous books ensure the next generation of cinephiles will at least have good taste.”
— Andrew Jupin, co-host (WE HATE MOVIES)
“The perfect book for your genre-loving kid.”
— Mary Beth McAndrews, editor-in-chief (DREAD CENTRAL)
“Delightful... Be the cool aunt/uncle at this year’s family get-together.”
— Alonso Duralde, THE WRAP
“Warm, witty, and cinematically literate. These engaging, surprising books ensure the next generation of film buffs is in good hands.”
— Ethan Warren, senior editor (BRIGHT WALL/DARK ROOM)
“Really fantastic.”
— Adam Kempenaar, co-host (FILMSPOTTING)
“A clever way of introducing kids to influential styles and fascinating periods of film history. Absolutely delightful.”
— Jihane Bousfiha, writer (PASTE MAGAZINE)
“A great addition to any film lover’s collection and will be a conversation starter for years to come.”
— Genevieve Walker, CINEPLEX
“I absolutely adore My First Giallo Horror. A tender, fun way to introduce a younger generation to these formative films.”
— Dianna Koch, co-host (GIALLO OF THE MONTH CLUB)
“I loved reading these books with my daughter, not just because the artwork is so fun but because it helped me show her images the kids’ programming we watch wouldn’t dare dream.”
— Christopher Rosen, digital director (THE GOLD DERBY)
“So great! Nothing else makes giallo approachable or noir and french new wave interesting enough for kids.”
— Luke Hicks, writer/editor (PASTE MAGAZINE)
“Vibrantly illustrated, ingeniously witty, & wonderfully impressive.”
— Jen Johans, (FILM INTUITION)
“I knew they’d be cute but they’re actually perfect introductions to their topic. Wish I had them at the start of my studies.”
— Christopher Campbell, (CRITICS CHOICE ASSOCIATION)
“If you have small kids or are just a movie nerd, you have to read these. They are cute and informative and just deranged enough!”
— Kayleigh Donaldson, writer/critic (PAJIBA)
“For gifts that won’t break the bank, they’re awesome — especially for the pop culture-obsessed in your life.”
— Rudie Obias, METACRITIC
“This one’s for the film-loving parents hoping to raise aspiring cinephiles.”
— Brian Welk, INDIEWIRE
“I still haven’t gotten over the fact that a book called My First Film Noir exists.”
— Olivia Rutigliano, CRIMEREADS
“As likely to expand a child’s vocabulary as their film horizons.”
— Dr. Catherine Lester, author (HORROR FILMS FOR CHILDREN)
“Clever and colorful, these illustrated introductions are a welcome sprinkle of movie magic for audiences for all ages.”
— Isaac Feldberg, critic (PASTE MAGAZINE)
 
 

Trailers

‘lil cinephile presents “My First Giallo Horror”

‘lil cinephile presents “My First French New Wave”

‘lil cinephile presents “My First Film Noir”