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Workshop Warehouse II – Don’t you wish you were there too?
“As the event begins, we are ready to roll up our sleeves and engage in what we do best!” With these words, ECFA President Pantelis Panteloglou concluded the official note on the occasion of the 2nd edition of the Workshop Warehouse. That is exactly what happened… 56 professionals from 21 countries rolled up their sleeves – and not just because of the heat! – and made their choice among eight workshops on offer. Two and a half days later, after around 25 hours of training and professional exchange at an average temperature of 35 degrees Celsius, they can look back on another wonderful edition of the Workshop Warehouse.
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D4K announces training for children’s documentary filmmakers
Filmmakers can now apply to a newly launched European training focused on the creation of children’s documentaries. In the framework of the D4K-Docs For Kids Alliance, IDFA (Amsterdam) and DOXS RUHR – documentary festival for young audiences (DE), in cooperation with Forum für Kultur und Bildung Leipzig (DE), have developed a pilot edition of a training initiative. Taking place in Amsterdam from 17-21 November, the programme is aimed at directors and producers who are passionate about creative documentaries for children.
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Kids’ Premiere for THE LITTLE ELEPHANT IN THE FOREST
How well do children feel at home at fancy film premieres? In the spirit of the supremely inclusive film THE LITTLE ELEPHANT IN THE FOREST, an exclusive premiere was organised for all the young actors, extras and families at a very special place…
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Cinema at School? It’s a reality!
Cinema at school? For the Cineteca di Bologna and the schools it collaborates with, this is already a reality. On 27 May, the ‘Cinema at School’ project, implemented by Cineteca di Bologna, was wrapped up. 440 teachers and 4,900 students from 79 schools were involved.
Visegrad Audiovisual LAB launches Day of Audiovisual Education
On 27th August 2025, the four Visegrad countries (Poland, Hungary, the Czech and Slovak Republics) will host the International Day of Audiovisual Education, spotlighting the importance of audiovisual education for young audiences. This event is dedicated to everyone shaping the field of film & media education, from teachers, lecturers, and educators to institutions, cultural centres, and media professionals.
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Laban & Nelly – Spooky Swedish Sequels
Two iconic characters from the world of children’s films soon celebrate their return to the big screen. It is up to new generations to get to know them, or older viewers to reminisce about previous encounters. Both characters are situated in the horror sphere, although there is a world of difference between the gentle universe of the little ghost Laban and of Nelly Rapp’s horror fantasies.
New ECFA member: ERA FILM
Founded in Vilnius in 2001 by Lithuanian producer Rasa Miškinytė, ERA FILM is known for producing international documentaries. They (co-)produced more than 30 films, with partners and broadcasters from around the world, and in doing so, they didn’t lose sight of the young audience. (Photo: BREAD WITH NAIL)