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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In the “Honouring the Greats” ceremony at the Zlin Film Festival, two striking personalities from the children’s film sector were rewarded for their years of inspiration and were welcomed to a minutes-long standing ovation. Not only do Jo-Anne Blouin and Felix Vanginderhuysen stand for a long career in young audience cinema and an outspoken opinion and knowledge of all facets of this industry, but each in their own way (through CIFEJ and ECFA, respectively) was instrumental in the cradle of the strong international cooperation that characterises this sector.