Recently the Cinekid Supervisory Board and Floor van Spaendonck jointly decided to end their collaboration. Continue reading “Floor van Spaendonck leaving Cinekid”
Author: Gert Hermans
Film Exposure beyond Taiwan International Children’s Film Festival
What happens during the Festival, should not simply stay in the Festival. Taiwan International Children’s Film Festival (TICFF) aspires to broaden the journey by reaching out to the public through extended showcases and on-demand streaming service. TICFF is now open for submissions! Continue reading “Film Exposure beyond Taiwan International Children’s Film Festival”
BLOEISTRAAT 11 wins ECFA Short Award in Oberhausen
For the second time the International Short Film Festival in Oberhausen hosted an ECFA jury to nominate one title from their exquisite young audience programme. The ECFA Award went to the Belgian short animation BLOEISTRAAT 11 by director Nienke Deutz. Continue reading “BLOEISTRAAT 11 wins ECFA Short Award in Oberhausen”
Switzerland makes a great leap forward
The Swiss children’s film industry is ready for a great leap forward. One of the instigators is Swiss ECFA member Zoomz. Another crucial player is cultural fund Suissimage, coming up with a profound investment in children’s film production. Continue reading “Switzerland makes a great leap forward”
FIGHT GIRL wins ECFA Award in Kristiansand
In this year’s Kristiansand International Children’s Film Festival, 11 titles were presented in the ECFA Award competition. Dutch film FIGHT GIRL by Johan Timmers came out on top. Continue reading “FIGHT GIRL wins ECFA Award in Kristiansand”
28 projects pitching at Warsaw Kids Film Forum
In the Warsaw Kids Film Forum 58 projects from over 20 countries were submitted. The final selection of 28 projects in development and works-in-progress will soon be announced. Continue reading “28 projects pitching at Warsaw Kids Film Forum”
Documentary triumphs at Ciné-Jeune’s ECFA Award
A new and original name was added to the list of ECFA Award nominations 2019. JE N’AIME PLUS LA MER (aka I USED TO LIKE THE SEA), a Belgian documentary by Idriss Gabel, won the ECFA Award at the Ciné-Jeune de l’Aisne festival. Continue reading “Documentary triumphs at Ciné-Jeune’s ECFA Award”
BUFF’s Big Animation Boxes
This year the BUFF Festival in Malmö held a series of workshops with the biggest animation box you have ever seen. Continue reading “BUFF’s Big Animation Boxes”