European Children's
Film Association
Association Européenne du Cinéma
pour l'Enfance et la Jeunesse
Strange things are happening in South-West France! In Buisson de Cadouin, a rural village with no more than 2,000 inhabitants, a small municipal cinema last year sold around 30,000 tickets and opened a second screen. “We focus on children’s and family films with school screenings and fixed slots for family audiences,” says Christophe Erbes, one of the driving forces behind the initiative. Continue reading “First Award for Best French Children Film”
An inflatable cinema theatre for children aged 3 to 12, travelling around the entire Portugal, paying a visit to schools and public spaces and offering free entrance to everybody – how cool is that? Continue reading “ECFA sets boots on ground in Portugal: Inflatable Cinema!”
NaFilM is the first of its kind in the Czech Republic, a beautifully designed Film Museum for the young audience, and a trip through a fascinating cinematic world that offers visitors a new learning experience in a cosy building right in the middle of Prague’s historic city centre. Continue reading “NaFilM Film Museum opened in Prague”
The DYTIATKO Int. Children’s Media Festival in Kharkiv, Ukraine, is a true celebration of children’s creativity. Here, youngsters and professionals inspire each other when meeting in workshops, creative sessions and discussions. Continue reading “DYTIATKO (Ukraine) is new ECFA member”
On 9 February, more than 100 ECFA representatives gathered in Berlin for ECFA’s Annual General Meeting, the ultimate yearly occasion for mingling and exchange among members and friends. Continue reading “Members gather at ECFA AGM”
Priya Ramasubban’s movie CHUSKIT is a warm hearted Ladhaki tale of resonance and sheer determination from India. The film revolves around the story of a feisty paraplegic girl who locks horns with her tradition-bound grandfather to chase her dream of going to school in her remote Himalayan village. Continue reading “Indian film CHUSKIT now available for education rights!”
The Olympia Festival (Pyrgos, Greece) has never been stingy with ECFA Awards. This year, for the first time they handed out three! No European festival is doing better. Continue reading “SUPA MODA: One out of three Greek ECFA Awards”
ECFA is looking forward to welcoming all its members at the Annual General Meeting in Berlin on 9th February. Continue reading “ECFA AGM 2019 on 9 February”