European Children's
Film Association
Association Européenne du Cinéma
pour l'Enfance et la Jeunesse
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.
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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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.
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)
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.
THE SECRET DELIVERY chose its international premiere with care. This World War II winter adventure, directed by Ján Sebechlebský, will soon be presented to families and festival audiences during the Kids Screenings at the prestigious Locarno International Film Festival.
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Those who have been in the business for a long time remember the excitement that every new animated film by Attila Dargay generated in the 1970s and 1980s. He is one of the icons In the Hungarian animation gallery of the all-time greats. With Hungary being in the focus at this year’s Annecy festival, a tribute to Dargay was not to be missed. But there was more…! Based on his old plans and preliminary designs, THE QUEST was made, both a tribute and a completion of his creative legacy.
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Hey, Ho, Here you go – information value is high and costs are low. Here’s your ECFA Journal’s spring edition.