European Children's
Film Association
Association Européenne du Cinéma
pour l'Enfance et la Jeunesse
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.
Following the Annual General Meeting held in Berlin (photos) this February, the ECFA Board has remained actively engaged in fulfilling the plans and priorities presented there – moving forward with a purpose! Find out more about the board’s current major strands of activity…
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Cinema Centre Romuva, located in the heart of the city of Kaunas, is a cultural beacon and the oldest operating cinema in Lithuania. Since its opening in 1940, Romuva has remained a symbol of European cinema and a place where films are not only watched but deeply experienced. Beyond its beautiful art deco architecture and curated programmes, Romuva offers a rich range of educational activities for children and youth. That’s a perfect reason to team up with ECFA!
Here is your update on new films receiving ECFA Awards at the festivals, securing their place on the longlist for the yearly Award, edition 2026. Awards were given by ECFA juries in India, Sweden and France.
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Welcome to the first edition of a brand new festival, organised by ZEF – Film Educators’ Team! – in Gliwice, Poland (31 May – 12 June). The Youth Film Festival includes inspiring screenings, workshops and talks with filmmakers, as a testament to how fascinating, engaging and valuable cinema can be for young audiences.
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Surely we are all convinced that films are the perfect tool for discussing delicate issues with young people? If there is currently one film out there that meets that recommendation, it must be LIVING LARGE (by Kristina Dufkova), which tackles – besides the main issue of eating disorders – many tricky topics. This, according to the producers, called for a study guide, written by experts.
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