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 News
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”
Edu is key word at Chania Film Festival
There is an interesting fact about the Chania Film Festival Edu: it actually precedes the Chania Film Festival! Founded in 2003, CineMathimata’s goal was to creatively engage children in the art of film-making.
A farewell to Katarína Minichová
BIBIANA, the International House of Art for Children in Bratislava, Slovakia, with deep regret informs you about the sad news of their colleague Katarína Minichová, who passed away on 12th August 2019. Continue reading “A farewell to Katarína Minichová”
Swiss call for children’s films
Cultural fund SUISSIMAGE keeps its promise and launches a call for children’s film scripts. Continue reading “Swiss call for children’s films”
BUSTER Film Festival launches brand new industry day
Mark your calendars! Denmark’s largest film- and media festival for children and youth, BUSTER, is getting ready to unspool in September – and for the first time ever, the 2019 edition will include a full industry day dedicated to exploring new media formats and socially relevant content aimed at the young audience. The full programme will be announced later in August. Continue reading “BUSTER Film Festival launches brand new industry day”