Gert Hermans – European Children's Film Association

KIDS Regio Forum 2024 – a reflection

“Building new futures for children’s film”

Following the KIDS Regio Forum 2024, Anne Schultka (KIDS Regio Project Manager), Pantelis Panteloglou (ECFA President) and Becky Parry (Creative Learning Manager for Children’s Capital of Culture) took time out to reflect on the debates and concerns that emerged. This discussion captures their thoughts on the outcomes of the forum, the importance of networking within the children’s film industry and the strategies needed to promote children’s films across Europe.

ECFA Journal September 2024

I bet you look simply fantastic, reading your ECFA Journal.

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JUST Film boosts Industry Section for young audience content

JUST Film firmly claims its place within the Black Nights Festival in Tallinn. For instance, a separate section for children’s & youth films is being launched within the Co-production Market, while the Work in Progress is being further developed. Two conclusions: children’s film professionals best book a ticket to Estonia right away… And: be fast and submit your project today (deadline: 15 July).

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Qvisten celebrates 30 years with SPERMAGADDON

In 1994 two Norwegian guys started up the Qvisten Animation Studio in Oslo. Now, 30 years later, their vision is still standing strong: To create positive, formative experiences for children and families through stories with heart and humour that will remain with them for life. But every now and then there’s room for a film that is a bit different. Like the one in the pipeline right now, called SPERMAGADDON.

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Whole lotta ECFA Awards going on

Springtime is the ECFA Award season! Over the past few months, films in all categories (feature, short & doc) have been awarded by ECFA Juries in Poland, France, Germany (x3), Norway, Italy and the Czech Republic.

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KIDS Regio was Building Bridges

Over 60 experts from 25 European countries gathered in Erfurt, Germany to participate in the fourth edition of the KIDS Regio Forum (3 July). Held every five years, the main objective of this edition was to enhance political support for European children’s films.

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ECFA Short Compilation touring festivals again

Once again, eight film festivals have joined forces – on the initiative of the BUSTER Film Festival (Copenhagen) – and have sent the compilation of 12 ECFA Short Award nominated titles on an ‘ECFA Short Tour 2024’. (Photo: TO BE SISTERS)

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Natasha Arthy strikes again: HONEY!

One young audience film per decade, and each time a trendsetting masterpiece like MIRACLE and FIGHTER. Now Natasha Arthy’s new film HONEY was presented in the Work in Progress session at the festival in Kristiansand.

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