The German Filmacademy, a non-profit association based in Berlin, unites about 2,000 members in a forum for German filmmakers, that initiates events and discussions about filmmaking from both the artistic and the economic point of view. Continue reading “German Filmacademy becomes ECFA member”
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Belgian news anchors dub LOUIS & LUCA
More than just a funny story, there’s also a critical approach towards ‘the ways of the media’ to be found in LOUIS & LUCA – MISSION TO THE MOON. Competing reporters on the prowl for a scoop, the arrogance of the media in the light of greater events… It’s all there. Continue reading “Belgian news anchors dub LOUIS & LUCA”
MY EXTRAORDINARY SUMMER WITH TESS triumphs at LUCAS
This year Germany’s oldest film festival for young audiences, children and youth, LUCAS, presented awards for the 42nd time. Continue reading “MY EXTRAORDINARY SUMMER WITH TESS triumphs at LUCAS”
Exciting upcoming titles from Dutch Features
Sales agent Dutch Features recently acquired rights for three young audience productions-in-the-making. Continue reading “Exciting upcoming titles from Dutch Features”
Filem’on Industry Exchange addresses young professionals
Brussels young audience festival Filem’on this year addresses a specific target group in their international exchange programme: how to convince young film professionals to embrace children’s cinema? The answer: with the help of experienced producers and directors. Continue reading “Filem’on Industry Exchange addresses young professionals”
ECFA member brings KinderDocs to Greece
Dimitra Kouzi: “Inspired by both IDFA and doxs!, I realised that a documentary programme for young audiences (aged 9–18) was sorely needed in Greece. That’s why I launched KinderDocs in 2016.” Continue reading “ECFA member brings KinderDocs to Greece”
Nordic Film Days Lübeck supports young talent
The Nordic Film Days (Nordische Filmtage) Lübeck is the only German – or even European – festival entirely devoted to presenting films from North and Northeast Europe. The festival puts great value in fostering young talents – youth projects always played an important role in the festival programme.
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BINTI comes home at Cinekid
Cinekid opens its 33rd edition on 16th October with director Frederike Migom’s feature debut BINTI. In this cheerful Flemish/Dutch co-production, the energetic young vlogger Binti, who illegally lives in Belgium with her refugee father, has to go into hiding at 11 year old nature lover Elias’s house. Continue reading “BINTI comes home at Cinekid”