What happens when a whole generation grows up without local films to call their own? Romanian producer Irina Enea (Baking Films, F-SPOT Society) is setting out to change that, with an audience-driven approach.
Author: Gert Hermans
Enfances au Cinéma offers workshops
The educational arm of the French organisation ‘Enfances au Cinéma’ has recently expanded its range of workshops according to a clear structure. This guarantees that all customers will find something to suit their needs.
First Kekec Int’l Festival in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia
In the picturesque alpine setting of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, the legendary birthplace of the literary hero Kekec, a new initiative is taking shape this summer: the Kekec International Children’s Film Festival (pilot edition: July 3–5, 2026). The festival fills a gap in the Slovenian film landscape by establishing a dedicated, child-centered platform and creating a meeting point for European professionals dedicated to promoting, distributing, and producing films for young audiences.
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ECFA’S AGM in Honour of Felix Vanginderhuysen’s Retirement
With more than a hundred members in attendance, ECFA held its Annual General Meeting in Berlin on February 14. This AGM took on extra importance because an ongoing transition process was discussed, initiated due to the retirement of Felix Vanginderhuysen from his long-held position of ECFA’s figurehead (informal) and Secretary-General (official). This is a crucial moment for the organisation, when new individuals must take over the work he has done for such a long time.
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Film Education Conference 2026 in Porto
From 9–11 July 2026, the Universidade Católica Portuguesa will host an international Film Education Conference in Porto. The event aims to bring together researchers, educators, and practitioners to exchange research and best practices on film education and media literacy.
Production News: DANTE
From GORDON & PADDY to WHO’S WRONG to THE APE STAR… Swedish director Linda Hambäck’s films never fit into the mould of classic animation, but her original narratives turn the world upside down and make light of the dull predictability of everyday life. And that’s the least you can say about DANTE.
Industry Days at Diagonale Focus on Children’s Film
At the Diagonale Film Meeting – the industry platform of Austria’s National Film Festival in Graz – children’s film will take centre stage. With a dedicated focus on filmmaking for young audiences, this year’s programme aims to spark fresh momentum and meaningful, long-term change.
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ECFA Awards in Festivals
While the ECFA Awards 2026 were on display in Berlin, the first nominations for the next edition were already being selected in India, Belgium, and Portugal. Nominees for 2027 have been announced in all three formats: feature, short, and documentary.