European Children's
Film Association
Association Européenne du Cinéma
pour l'Enfance et la Jeunesse
Generation Z introduces youngsters with an interest in the moving image to cinema as a means of discovering new talents. Stichting Oxville in Amsterdam, Kinograph in Brussels and La Friche/Cinéma Le Gyptis in Marseille join forces to create local cinema hubs in challenging districts with poor or non-existing cinema infrastructure.
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In the 31st edition of the Tromsø Int’l Film Festival the outdoor Winter Cinema in the town’s main square was the perfect place to welcome children to unforgettable film experiences. As one of the regular festival venues, it now became the ultimately safe place to gather in front of the big screen and enjoy films together.
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LuxFilmFest is delighted to announce that audiences have returned to cinemas for this year’s hybrid edition (featuring online and in person cinema screenings). The festival presented an exquisite children & youth section, in which the Canadian feature ANTIGONE excelled with two awards.
Finding out ‘How to reach the young audience’ might perfectly summarize 95% of your job. Now no other than the BUFF Festival (Malmö, Sweden) comes up with an answer to that burning question. What are the trends for young people in today’s media landscape? Why are film and TV such an important part of young people’s everyday lives? What can we learn from the young target group? And what is good content for young audiences, today and in the future?
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The BUFF Festival 2021 shows its great generosity by offering a free online accreditation to all ECFA members outside Sweden. Applications and registrations can be made here. Eventual costs mentioned in the accreditation process will not be charged.
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BUFF’s (online) festival guests and accredited professionals can expect a selection of brand new top festival films. We walk you through some of the most remarkable titles. Be prepared to meet some spectacular creatures, like a hyperkinetic fairy, talking pine cones, an empathetic gorilla and kids smart enough to build a hot air balloon.
Sparkling, glittering, shining, …. Children’s film in all its glory, in your new ECFA Journal.
With a top amount of titles in three competitions (Feature, Short, Documentary), votes are now open for this year’s ECFA Awards. All 22(!) nominated titles are available for members on the Sooner platform for prospection and voting. ECFA members, please cast your votes! In this ECFA Update edition, you’ll find an overview of recent award nominations in ECFA’s Award festivals.