“There is beauty in human failure”
The Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninov adored not only the splendour of nature, but also fast cars. Fortunately, Cleo is not aware of this trivial fact. Rachmaninov’s music is one of the few things still offering her comfort, since she lost both her parents in a traffic accident. Now the 17 year old is terrified of cars. In her own, somewhat stiff way her grandmother Bobonne offers Cleo a warm home, but ends up bearing the brunt of a rebellious teenager. Then Cleo crosses paths with Leos. He is a bit older, not unattractive, and a warm bond grows between the two.
“I think she’s even learning Polish”
“The fields and apples are stored somewhere deep inside me”
Finding out ‘How to reach the young audience’ might perfectly summarize 95% of your job. Now no other than the BUFF Festival (Malmö, Sweden) comes up with an answer to that burning question. What are the trends for young people in today’s media landscape? Why are film and TV such an important part of young people’s everyday lives? What can we learn from the young target group? And what is good content for young audiences, today and in the future?
The BUFF Festival 2021 shows its great generosity by offering a free online accreditation to all ECFA members outside Sweden. Applications and registrations can be made 
BUFF’s (online) festival guests and accredited professionals can expect a selection of brand new top festival films. We walk you through some of the most remarkable titles. Be prepared to meet some spectacular creatures, like a hyperkinetic fairy, talking pine cones, an empathetic gorilla and kids smart enough to build a hot air balloon.
Sparkling, glittering, shining, …. Children’s film in all its glory, in your new ECFA Journal.
With a top amount of titles in three competitions (Feature, Short, Documentary), votes are now open for this year’s ECFA Awards. All 22(!) nominated titles are available for members on the Sooner platform for prospection and voting. ECFA members, please cast your votes! In this ECFA Update edition, you’ll find an overview of recent award nominations in ECFA’s Award festivals.