European Children's
Film Association
Association Européenne du Cinéma
pour l'Enfance et la Jeunesse
Do you want to know what film productions take place in Greece? Maybe shoot your film in a perfectly idyllic Greek location? Or develop training for media and film professionals? Or maybe, practice film and media literacy in schools for students and/or educators? Then look no further…
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German director Bernd Sahling is one of those directors who, in the world of children’s cinema, guarantees the pursuit of quality in film production and quality of life for the young people whose stories he tells. Sahling does not produce on the assembly line, but chooses his projects – such as THE BLINDFLYERS (2004) and UPSIDE DOWN (2012) – with care. In between, he engages in workshops for young people, podcasts and training on methodologies on children’s film. No wonder his latest feature TOMORROW I’LL BE BRAVE grew within the framework of a workshop.
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Just over a year after its launch, European Film Club is expanding and aims to involve more young people, teachers, NGO workers and film professionals in creating vibrant film clubs across Europe. The initiative, supported by Creative Europe MEDIA, provides a platform for young audiences to explore European films, share their thoughts, and connect with their peers across the continent. A young community is already emerging.
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The last festivals of the year – Ale Kino and Olympia – have handed out not only the last ECFA Awards of the year, but the last ECFA Awards to be nominated.
At the Biennial of Animation Bratislava 2024, Felix Vanginderhuysen was awarded the Albín Brunovský Honorary Medal, an honour he owed not only for his role as a distributor in the international dissemination of animation films, but also for playing his crucial role within ECFA.
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On 10 December 2024, the Council of the Polish Film Institute approved the final shape of the Operational Programmes for 2025. We are happy to welcome the changes in PRIORITY VII: PRODUCTION OF FAMILY FILMS, which from now on also includes the production of documentaries. Karolina Smigiel (Andrzej Wajda Film Centre): “This is a huge step for the entire industry of documentary films aimed at young audiences, which has finally been acknowledged.”
The year 2025 has arrived, the year in which Chemnitz – together with 38 local communities in the region – will serve as the European Capital of Culture. On 18 January, the city officially kicked off the celebratory year under the motto ‘C the Unseen’. Culture enthusiasts can now look forward to over 150 projects and 1000 planned events in the entire Chemnitz region.
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The Athens International Children’s Film Festival, one of the fastest growing young audience festivals in Europe, can look back on a strong 7th edition. With an ambitious industry programme and an interesting connection between sports and film.