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Schlingel – International Film Festival for Children and Young Audience
Chemnitz, Germany
02/10/2026 - 10/10/2026 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Rhythm: annual, next Festival afterwards (probably): October 2027
Competitive Original Children's Film Festival
Director/s: Michael Harbauer
Prizes: 
Award, numerous jury and audience awards
Deadline for film entries: 01/06/2026 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Programs: Features, Animations, Shorts
Number of films (app.): 150
Age of audience: 5-25
Number of spectators (app.): 20000
Average number of journalists: 30
Festival's guests: Directors, Actors, Producers, Distributors, Others
Festival's recognition: international
Media coverage: international
Notes/description: Films for children and young people from all over the world with a special focus on films from Eastern European countries.
This festival is a member of
Contact:
Sächsischer Kinder- und Jugendfilmdienst e.V.
Neefestr. 99
D-09119 Chemnitz
Germany
Phone: ++49-371-4447440
Fax: ++49-371-4447479
Internet: www.ff-schlingel.de