On this page, you will find an overview of all entry opportunities for Cinekid Festival and Cinekid for Professionals programmes. Our entry opportunities include a wide range of programmes and competitions for upcoming talents, experienced makers and professionals.
Deadlines
- 31 March – MediaLab submissions, Open Call Cinekid x Amarte
- 26 May – Script LAB submissions
- 1 June – Film & Episodic submissions
- 28 June – Game Award submissions
- 30 June – Junior Co-production Market submissions
- 1 September – Material deadline Film, Episodic and ScreeningClub
Who can submit?
In light of Cinekid’s mission to amaze, entertain, connect and contribute to the development of children into independent, conscious and well-thinking global citizens, we welcome submissions from filmmakers and industry professionals of all nationalities who support our mission and values. We look forward to receiving and considering films and projects from all over the world, and to connecting with artists and professionals from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds.
Rules and regulations can be found here.
Completed works: Features & Shorts
Features & Shorts
Submissions are now open! Submit here.
Films can enter the following competitions: Best Children's Film Competition, Best Dutch Children's Film Competition, Best International Short Film Competition and Best Dutch Short Film Competition.
We are looking for innovative and high-quality films and episodic productions for children up to 14 years of age, with a preference for those that tackle social issues or stimulate creative thinking. Please carefully read our selection criteria and guidelines before submitting your work.
You can find the regulations of the competitions of Cinekid Festival 2024 here.
Entry deadline for Cinekid Festival’s competitions is 1 June 2024.
Cinekid for Professionals programmes
Cinekid LABs
Cinekid Script LAB
Submissions are now open! Submit here.
For the Cinekid Script LAB, we accept series and feature film projects in development that are either live-action, animation or documentary and can benefit of a tailor-made trajectory under the guidance of specialized coaches. Entry regulations of the Cinekid Script LAB can be found on this page.
Cinekid Directors LAB
Submissions will open on 1 November 2024.
For the Cinekid Directors LAB, we accept series and feature film projects in late development for a tailor-made programme focussed on the necessary steps prior to pre-production. The LAB is open to live-action, animation and documentary projects, and the regulations can be found on this page.
Junior Co-production Market
Junior Co-production Market
Submissions are now open! Submit here.
We accept feature films and episodic content (live-action, animation and documentary) in development, as well as works-in-progress from all over the world. During the Junior Co-production Market, four awards will be handed out: the Council of Europe Series Co-production Award (€50.000), the Eurimages Co-production Development Award (€20.000), the PUBLIKUM Audience Awareness Award (€9.000) and the Filmmore Post-production Award (€5.000).
Read more about the Junior Co-production Market here.
Entry regulations for the Junior Co-production Market can be found on this page.
The deadline for submitting is 30 June 2024.
MediaLab
Cinekid x Amarte Open Call
Open Call MediaLab
Submissions are now open! Submit here.
Read all about the Cinekid x Amarte Open Call MediaLab here.
Are you a game developer, interactive installation creator, A.I. specialist, XR developer, creative coder, or do you in another way bring together various forms of media? And is your idea suitable for children aged 3 to 14 years? Then we're looking for you! Apply now.
Cinekid and Stichting Amarte are joining forces again this year and are offering two creators (or collectives) the chance to create a new interactive work for the Cinekid MediaLab 2024.
If awarded, two makers will each receive an amount of €12,000 (including fees, material, technical and presentation costs) to develop an interactive work for the MediaLab under the guidance of Cinekid.
Deadline 31 March 2024
Winners will be announced on 1 May 2024
You can find the regulations here.
Completed works: Games for MediaLab
Games for MediaLab
Submissions are now open! Submit here.
Cinekid invites international artists, designers, studios and agencies to submit games for the upcoming MediaLab and for consideration of the Game Award 2024. A selection of makers will get the opportunity to showcase their projects at Cinekid Festival 2024. The selection will be made by a professional panel and from this selection, an all-kids jury will select the winning entry. The winner receives a Cinekid Lion and a cheque of €2.500.
Entry regulations for the Game Award can be found on this page.
The deadline for submitting is 28 June 2024.
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