European Children's
Film Association
Association Européenne du Cinéma
pour l'Enfance et la Jeunesse
Big changes in the German Ruhr area, cradle of youth documentary festivals! Even if some basic knowledge of local geography and power relations might be required to understand the details, in the end the result is all clear: the world becomes even richer in documentary festivals!
Under the motto ‘Lost Jungle’, the Cinema in Sneakers festival asks children a crucial question: What can we achieve in this rapidly changing world? Can children take charge, and if yes, then how?
Continue reading “Cinema in Sneakers celebrates 10th anniversary”
Cinemagic and The British Consulate in Los Angeles have joined forces to stimulate debate on climate change issues using film and media as the vehicle.
Hanna Reifgerst is the new curator of the Children’s & Youth Film section for the Nordic Film Days in Lübeck, Germany.
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In May, the Cactus International Children’s & Youth Film Festival (20-22 May 2022) returns to the Italian region of Aosta after its successful first edition.
With SHADOW GAME a unique film was awarded by the Young People’s Jury in this year’s Lux Film Fest, Luxemburg.
Continue reading “Lux Film Fest walks in footsteps of refugees”
On 12 February, the ECFA Awards 2022 were handed out in three categories during an award ceremony in Berlin, for a limited number of members and friends. CALAMITY (ECFA Award), RAISE THE BAR (ECFA Doc Award) and SHOWER BOYS (ECFA Short Award) took home the prizes.
Continue reading “ECFA Awards 2022 for CALAMITY, RAISE THE BAR and SHOWER BOYS”
The Montreal Int’l Children’s Film Festival FIFEM congratulates Nancy Florence Savard, recipient of the first Prix Rock-Demers, sponsored by ECFA and Radio-Canada.
Continue reading “First ‘Rock Demers Award’ goes to Nancy Florence Savard”