05–10 MAY 2025
Welcome to BFF 2025!
It is with great pleasure we welcome you to Kristiansand International Children’s Film Festival (BFF) 2025. We are proud to present 88 films from 36 different countries this year.
The festival´s opening ceremony will be attended by several of the cast and crew from the opening film “Dancing Queen in Hollywood”.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
All screenings will take place at Kristiansand Cinema and Aladdin Cinema. For screenings, guests must collect their tickets (free of charge) for each screening at Kristiansand Cinema for both venues.
FILMS WITH ENGLISH DIALOGUE OR SUBTITLES
Most of our films will be screened with English dialogue or subtitles. A selection of titles from our program are also available with subtitles in our online Screening Room for professionals.
FESTIVAL OFFICE
The Festival Office will be located in the lobby at Kristiansand Cinema. The opening hours will be from Wednesday - Friday from 08-15.
CONTACT AND INFORMATION
If you have any questions or need any further information, please contact festival coordinator: Mathea Roland (phone/ WhatsApp: +47 916 28 678 / mathea@bff.no) or ask at the festival office.
FILMS ON THE HORIZON
‘Films on the Horizon’ will introduce 6 new Norwegian/Nordic feature film projects for children and youth. The presentations will take place at Aladdin Cinema. After the presentations we will travel together to Kristiansand Zoo for a special evening. (see more at kicff.no) The presentations will be held in English and there is
no entrance fee. For full information about the films, please see pages 38-39.
MASTERCLASS
We are proud present a masterclass with writer and director Izer Aliu. He received the Amanda for Best Directing for his debut “Hunting Flies”, which was also nominated to the Nordic Council and attended Toronto International Film Festival. After that he directed “12 Dares” and co-created the tv-series “Countrymen” together with Anne Björnstad. The masterclass will be held in English and there are limited number of seats. Please see pages 42-43.
CONFERENCE
At this year’s conference we want to stand on the barricades for children movies and see how we can secure the future for good quality movies for children and youth. Our keynote speaker is Viola De Girolami. Please see pages 38-39.
AWARDS
Ten awards will be handed out at BFF this year. The award ceremony will take place at Mannskapsmessa, Odderøya on Friday April 26th at 19:00. Information about the awards and full jury presentations, please see pages 46-50.
Cathrine Sordal Festival manager
Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mette-Marit is patron of Kristiansand International Children’s Film Festival. Photo: Jørgen Gomnæs / The Royal Court
DANCING QUEEN IN HOLLYWOOD DANCING QUEEN I HOLLYWOOD
Aurora Gossé • 6+ • Norway • Feature film • 2025 • 1h25m • Norwegian language • English subtitles
The sequel to the popular film ”Dancing Queen” from 2023, follows Mina and Markus, who, after participating in the dance competition ”Mjøsa Challenge,” win an amazing prize: a trip to Los Angeles to dance in a music video with a world-famous artist. Along the way, they experience exciting adventures in Hollywood and face challenges that test their friendship. The film offers lots of humor, dance, and music, and is an inspiring story about following your dreams.
Contact: Norwegian Film Institute / LevelK
Tues 06.05. 09:30
Sat 10.05. 14:30
LIVING LARGE ZIVOT K SEZRÁNÍ
Kristina Dufková • 9+ • Czech Republic, Slovakia, France • Feature film • 2024 • 1h20m • English language • Norwegian subtitles
Ben loves cooking, but struggles with obesity. Ben is bullied at school and feels like he has no chance with Klara, the coolest girl in class. To do something about the situation, he decides to go on a diet, but is that really the path to happiness and winning Klara’s heart?
Contact: Another World Entertainment/Goodfellas
CATERELLA ASKEPOTE
Lisa Marie Gamlem • 6+ • Norway • Feature film • 2024 • 1h12m • Norwegian language • English subtitles
Caterella refuses to marry the Prince – and suddenly, the fairy tale world is in danger. She has three days to find a new ending to her story. With the Princess by her side, she embarks on an exciting adventure full of magic, friendship, and fun challenges. Will she be able to create her own happy ending?
Contact: Norwegian Film Institute/TrustNordisk
SUPER CHARLIE SUPER CHARLIE
Jon Holmberg • 6+ • Sweden • Feature film • 2024 • 1h30m • Norwegian language • Norwegian subtitles
10-year-old Wille dreams of being a superhero with his dad, who is a policeman. But everything changes when his baby brother Charlie is born, and Wille discovers that Charlie has superpowers. When a villain threatens the city, the two brothers must team up. Can Charlie, with his powers, and Wille, with his bravery, save the day?
Contact: Swedish Film Institute/ TrustNordisk
10.05. 15:45 Mon 05.05. 12:45
Wed 07.05. 11:45 & 14:15 Fri 09.05. 11:45
07.05. 11:45 Sat 10.05. 13:45
HONEY HONEY
Natasha Arthy • 9+ • Denmark • Feature film • 2024 • 1h36m • Danish language • Norwegian subtitles
Honey has just started at a new school. She has a somewhat chaotic family that she feels she must keep secret from her new classmates. Honey loves playing music, but no one knows how talented she is. She wants to join Liam’s band, but first, she has to figure out something important – her grandfather, whom she thought was dead, might still be alive.
Contact: Danish Film Institute/Attraction Distribution
Mon 05.05. 11:15
Tues 06.05. 15:00
Thur 08.05. 10:15 Film screening at Aladdin.
Fri 09.05. 09:30
THE CROWN PRINCE AND THE RETURN OF THE TYRANT KRONPRINSEN OCH TYRANNENS ÅTERKOMST
Tord Danielsson • 6+
Sweden
Feature film
2025
1h27m
Swedish language • English subtitles
The young Crown Prince Ville lives in a peaceful kingdom, where everyone is excited about the up coming wedding between Queen Lovisa and the funny Amir. But suddenly, Amalia, the old tyrant’s mother, returns with her soldiers. She wants to take the throne for herself. Ville is given the job as king, but is he ready to rule the kingdom? And what are Amalia’s true plans?
Contact: Swedish Film Institute/ Renate Zylla - Festival Agent
THE JERRYMAYA DETECTIVE AGENCY – THE LOST MASCOT
LASSEMAJAS DETEKTIVBYRÅMASKOTEN SOM FÖRSVANN
Tina Mackic • 6+ • Sweden • Feature film
2024
1h30m • Swedish language • English subtitles
Lasse and Maja are back to solve another mysterious case. During the exciting Valleby Games, participants start getting hurt one by one. The clues lead them to an old secret about the games’ mascot, said to haunt the hall. Can Lasse and Maja figure out what’s going on before more people get hurt, and what will they discover about the mascot?
Contact: Swedish Film Institute
LABAN THE LITTLE GHOST LILLA SPÖKET LABAN
Lasse Persson • Tillat for alle • Sweden • Feature film
2024
45m • Norwegian language • Norwegian subtitles
Laban, is a friendly little ghost living with his family in Morningsun Castle. Although he’s a ghost, Laban is afraid of the dark and finds it hard to scare people as his father wishes. Instead, he spends time with his friends, young Prince Bus and dog Rufus, learning that there are many ways to be brave.
Contact: Swedish Film Institute Mon 05.05. 11:30 Thur 08.05. 14:30
09.05. 15:15
Tues 06.05. 11:30 Film screening at Aladdin Fri 09.05. 12:15 Film screening at Aladdin
10.05. 12:30
THE POLAR BEAR PRINCE KVITEBJØRN - ØSTENFOR SOL OG VESTENFOR MÅNE
Mikkel Brænne Sandemose • 6+ • Norway • Feature film • 2024 • 1h25m • Norwegian language • English subtitles
A young girl makes a promise to help a polar bear. To save her father from poverty, she must go on a magical journey. Through dark forests and high mountains, she discovers that the polar bear is actually a prince under a spell. Can she break the curse and save both the prince and her family?
Contact: Norwegian Film Institute/TrustNordisk
Wed 07.05. 09:45
Thur 08.05. 14:00
Sat 10.05. 16:15
I ACCIDENTALLY WROTE A BOOK VÉLETLENÜL ÍRTAM EGY KÖNYVET
Nora Lakos • 6+ • Hungary, Netherlands • Feature film • 2024 • 1h32m • Hungarian language • Norwegian subtitles
13-year-old Nina, dreams of becoming a writer. With the help of her neighbour she starts writing to deal with the loss of her mother, and to cope with her father´s new girlfriend. Soon she realizes that what she is writing is mimicking her life.
Contact: Juno11
Thur 08.05. 09:30 Fri 09.05. 09:30
FOX AND HARE SAVE THE FOREST
FOX AND HARE SAVE THE FOREST
Mascha Halberstad • Tillat for alle
Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg
Feature film
2024
1h11m • Norwegian language • Norwegian subtitles
Best friends Fox and Hare live happily in the forest with their animal friends. But when the wise Owl suddenly disappears and water starts flooding their homes, they go on an adventure to find Owl and save the forest. Along the way, they meet clever Beaver, who has built a huge dam, and they learn how important it is to help each other.
Contact: Another World Entertainment/ Pyramide International
CAPTAIN SABERTOOTH
AND THE COUNTESS OF GREL
KAPTEIN SABELTANN OG GREVINNEN AV GRAL
Are Austnes, Yaprak Morali, Rasmus A. Sivertsen • 6+ • Norway • Feature film
2025
1h15m • Norwegian language • English subtitles
Raven and Pinky are on an adventure with the famous pirate Captain Sabertooth. But when the wicked Countess Sibylla steals an important figurehead and kidnaps Pinky, they must do everything to rescue him. Along with Captain Sabertooth, a dragon, and a quirky cook, they must stop the Countess before she takes over the pirates’ homeland.
Contact: Norwegian Film Institute/Sola Media
THE CHILDREN OF SILVER STREET BØRNENE FRA SØLVGADE
Mehdi Avaz • 6+
Denmark
Feature film
2024
1h42m
Norwegian language • Norwegian subtitles
Siblings Tristan, Kirk, Petra, and Katinka live alone in an apartment with their parrot, Captain Good Mood. Their mother disappeared a year ago, and now they take care of themselves. When school and adults start asking questions, they hire Miss Nelly as a housekeeper to keep everything in order and make it look like a normal family.
Contact: Storytelling/TrustNordisk
Tues 06.05. 09:45
Wed 07.05. 11:45
Sat 10.05. 12:30
Thur 08.05. 18:00 Fri 09.05. 14:30 Sat 10.05. 14:45
Tues 06.05. 11:45
Thur 08.05. 12:00
Sat 10.05. 16:45
FLOW STRAUME
Gints Zilbalodis • 6+ • Latvia, France, Belgium • Feature film • 2024 • 1h24m • No dialogue
A young cat finds itself in a world where humans have disappeared. When a big flood comes, the cat must escape with a group of animal friends. They set off on an exciting adventure with a sailboat, learning to trust each other, face their fears, and build friendships as they overcome challenges on their journey.
Contact: Another World Entertainment/ Charades
WHO IS WHO?
VEM ER VEM?
Linda Hambäck, Stina Wirsén • Tillat for alle • Sweden • 32m • 2024 • Swedish language • English subtitles
The cutest bunch of stuffed animals are all grown now – some even got their own kids that come up with all kinds of ideas. Join in for small everyday adventures that create big emotions and will make you smile. Based on the VEM books by Stina Wirsén.
Contact: Swedish Film Institute
NOAH´S ARK ARCA DE NOÉ
Alois Di Leo, Sergio Machado, René Veilleux • 6+ • Brazil • Feature film • 2024 • 1h36m • Norwegian language • Norwegian subtitles
Tom and Vini are two bohemian mice who stow away on Noah’s Ark. They must use their musical talents to enter a competition and help maintain peace among the animals.
Contact: Storytelling Media/Cinema Management Group
Tues 06.05. 09:45 Film screening at Aladdin Fri 09.05. 11:45
Sat 10.05. 12:30
Mon 05.05. 11:30
Tues 06.05. 12:45 Film screening at Aladdin Wed 07.05. 12:00
Tues 06.05. 12:15
Wed 07.05. 18:00 Sat 10.05. 12:30
TOMORROW I´LL BE BRAVE
AB MORGEN BIN ICH MUTIG
Bernd Sahling • 9+ • Germany • Feature film • 2025 • 1h20m • German language • Norwegian subtitles
Twelve-year-old Karl has fallen for his classmate Lea, who is much taller than him. To find out if she likes him back, he invites her to his makeshift photo lab. Together, they explore the magic of photography, and Karl hopes to win her heart before the school year ends.
Contact: Zeitgeist Filmproduktion
Wed 07.05. 10:30 Film screening at Aladdin
Thur 08.05. 09:30
Fri 09.05. 09:30
SMALL DOGS BARK LOUD SALTO, PUS OG DEN DØDE FISKEN
Nora Nivedita Tvedt • 6+ • Norway • Documentary • 2025 • 1h15m • Norwegian language • English subtitles
After Tuni’s brother took his own life and her mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer, Tuni got the dog Salto for comfort. Tuni creates a bucket list with things she wants to do, like dancing in the rain and visiting her brother’s grave. The film follows Tuni on a brave journey through grief and illness, while celebrating life and showing how animals help us cope with difficult emotions.
Contact: LØV Film/Norwegian Film Institute
Mon 05.05. 09:30
Tues 06.05. 09:45
Thur 08.05. 15:30
Sat 10.05. 16:00
SUPERPOWERS FOR YOUR MIND
SUPERKRACHTEN
VOOR JE HOOFD
Dylan Haegens • 6+ • Netherlands • Feature film • 2024 • 1h32m • Dutch language • Norwegian subtitles
Lev, is a boy living an ordinary life, but everything changes when his cool grandmother takes him on an exciting adventure. Together, they discover that Lev’s greatest superpower lies in his mind.
Contact: Incrediblefilm
BOOKWORM
BOOKWORM
Ant Timpson • 9+ • New Zealand • Feature film • 2024 • 1h44m • English language • Norwegian subtitles
11-year-old Mildred, is a book lover who lives with her mother. When her mother is hospitalized after an accident, a lost American magician, Strawn Wise (played by Elijah Wood), comes to take care of Mildred. Together, they embark on a camping trip hoping to find the mythical Canterbury panther, a mythical creature Mildred is fascinated by.
Contact: Mister Smith
YASMEEN’S ELEMENT
YASMEEN’S ELEMENT
Amman Abbasi • 6+ • Pakistan, USA, Portugal • Feature film • 2024 • 1h14m • Urdu language • Norwegian subtitles
After losing her homework on the windy paths of her mountain village in Pakistan, she embarks on an unexpected journey to find her teacher. Along the way, she meets different people who both help and hinder her, experiencing how education can be challenging in an unstable society. The film provides an insight into Yasmeen’s world and her quest for knowledge in the face of the pressures of adult life.
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Contact: Visit Films Mon 05.05. 12:15 Wed 07.05. 12:15 Film screening at Aladdin
HI FRIDA! HOLA FRIDA!
André Kadi, Karine Vézina • 6+ • France, Canada • Feature film • 2024 • 1h22m • Norwegian dub • English subtitles
Join the story of young Frida Kahlo, a lively and curious girl living in Mexico City. Through colorful and imaginative adventures, we learn about Frida’s childhood and how she began discovering her artistic side. The film shows how Frida faced challenges with courage and creativity.
Contact: Dandelooo
Thur 08.05. 09:30
Fri 09.05. 09:30
Sat 10.05. 14:15 Spanish language, English subtitles
DIPLODOCUS
DIPLODOCUS
Wojciech Wawszczyk •6+ • Czech Republic • Feature film • 2024 • 1h39m • Norwegian language • Norwegian subtitles
Diplodocus is a curious little dinosaur, but his parents disappear under mysterious circumstances. Together with a wizard and two eccentric scientists, he embarks on a journey through fantastic places to rescue them.
Contact: Another World Entertainment/Goodfellas
SON OF THE CIRCUS ZIRKUSKIND
Anna Koch, Julia Lemke • 6+ • Germany • Documentary • 2025 • 1h21m • German language • Norwegian subtitles
Santino is growing up in a circus family. Travelling from place to place with his relatives and animals, Santino learns about his family’s rich circus history through stories from his great-grandfather. The film offers a glimpse into the life of Germany’s last nomads, exploring themes of belonging and community, and portraying a life without a safety net, free as a bird.
Contact: Pluto Film
NEON DREAMING RÊVER EN NÉON
Marie-Claire Marcotte • 6+ • Canada • Feature film • 2024 • 1h23m • French language • Norwegian subtitles
8-year-old Billie leans on her vivid imagination, and her loyal best friend Sherry, to unravel the web of secrets shrouding her mother’s true identity.
Contact: Attraction Distribution
Mon 05.05. 09:45 Film screening at Aladdin
Thur 08.05. 11:30
Sat 10.05. 12:30
Thur 08.05. 10:15
Fri 09.05. 10:00 Film screening at Aladdin
Wed 07.05. 09:45
Thur 08.05. 11:45
Fri 09.05. 11:30
MAYA, GIVE ME A TITLE MAYA, DONNEMOI UN TITRE
Michel Gondry • 6+ • France • Feature film • 2024 • 1h01m • Norwegian live dub • English subtitles
Maya and her dad, Michel Gondry, live in two different countries. Every evening, he asks her, ”Maya, give me a title.” Her answer becomes the starting point for many short stop-motion animations where Maya is the hero. The result is a poetic and funny journey that invites you to dream and laugh.
Contact: Indie Sales
Mon 05.05. 09:45
Tues 06.05. 10:15
Wed 07.05. 10:30
TOTTO-CHAN: THE LITTLE GIRL AT THE WINDOW MADOGIWA NO TOTTO-CHAN
Shinnosuke Yakuwa
6+
Japan
Feature film
2023 • 1h54m • Norwegian language • Norwegian subtitles
The story takes place in 1940s Tokyo and follows young Totto-Chan, a cheerful and curious child who struggles to adapt to traditional schooling. When her teacher rejects her, her parents enroll her at Tomoe, a unique school where classrooms are set up in old train cars. The school’s principal encourages students to explore their creativity and develop their independence—values that become crucial in a changing Japan on the brink of war.
Contact: Storytelling/Toho Global Inc.
KAYARA KAYARA
Cesar Zelada • 6+ • Peru • Feature film • 2025 • 1h30m • Norwegian language • Norwegian subtitles
Kayara dreams of breaking traditional gender roles in the Inca Empire. As she strives to prove her courage and strength, she challenges societal norms and finds her own path in a world shaped by honor and tradition.
Contact: Another World Entertainment/ Cinema Management Group
SCHOOL OF MAGICAL ANIMALS 3
DIE SCHULE DER MAGISCHEN TIERE 3
Sven Unterwaldt Jr. • 6+ • Germany • Feature film • 2024 • 1h45m • Norwegian language • Norwegian subtitles
The students at Winterstein School prepare for Forest Day, where they will protect the forest. Helene wants to use the day to become a big influencer, while Silas gets a magical crocodile friend, Rick, who is a vegan. When Helene finds out her favorite designer is holding a fashion show, she tries to get the class to perform there. This causes trouble, as Forest Day clashes with the fashion show, and the students must figure out how to stick together.
Contact: Another World Entertainment/Epilon Film
Tues 06.05. 11:45
Wed 07.05. 18:00
Fri 09.05. 12:45 Film screening at Aladdin
Mon 05.05. 11:45
Sat 10.05. 14:15
Tues 06.05. 11:45 & 18:00
Thur 08.05. 18:00
Sat 10.05. 15:00
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BOONG BOONG
Lakshmipriya Devi
A young boy in Manipur wishes to surprise his mother by bringing his father home. Upon learning that his father is missing near the Myanmar border, he embarks on a courageous journey to find him and reunite his family. Along the way, he faces challenges that test his bravery and determination.
Contact: Pascale Ramonda Mon 05.05. 11:45 Film screening at Aladdin Fri 09.05. 12:00
CHILDREN’S SHORT FILM PROGRAMME 1
Czech Republic, Germany, Latvia, The Netherlands, Norway • 2024/25 • 1h13m • No dialogue, English subtitles
ANIMANIMUSICAL / ANIMANIMUSICAL
Julia Ocker • Germany • 2024 • 3m28s
The Animanimals want to do a big musical performance but somebody got the wrong notes.
Contact: Studio FILM BILDER GmbH
WOLFIE / VLČEK
Philippe Kastner • Czech Republic • 2025 • 13m12s
A mysterious artist creates Wolfie, a mischievous inkblot wolf, whose chaos may hide an unexpected and transformative gift.
Contact: Cinefila
THE RUMBLE-BUMBLE RALLY
/ MORGENFUGL OG MURMELDYR: RYDDERACET
Annette Saugestad Helland, Johan Kaos • Norway • 2024 • 8m40s
Did you know that the living room is actually a racetrack? And that there’s a scary cave under the sofa?
Contact: Bear With Me Distribution
PLAYING HOUSE / DET NYE HUSET
Maria Alvsaker Næss • Norway • 2025 • 7m10s
The film is a depiction of how two eight-year-old girls address a difficult topic in their friendship.
Contact: Rett Vest Film
MUSHROOM’S LIFE
/ SĒNES DZĪVE
Ēvalds Lācis• Latvia • 2024 • 7m
”A story about a family of mushroom flies who try to keep their mushroom from ending up in a hunter’s basket by using techniques such as repainting it, covering it with moss, and other techniques.
Contact: Film Studio Animācijas Brigāde
LURK AND BABBA’S GREAT BIG SNOW ADVENTURE
/ LERKE OG BABBAS STORE VINTEREVENTYR
Marius Smith• Norway • 2025 • 15m23s
A film about the magic of nature and friendship.
Contact: For fremtiden film
DOWN IN THE DUMPS
/ DOWN IN THE DUMPS
Vera van Wolferen • Netherlands • 2025 • 18m
When the perfectionist ladybug Cinelli’s shell is stolen by her envious neighbor Peri, she spirals into depression. As Peri discovers the burden of living Cinelli’s seemingly flawless life, she learns that her true worth goes far beyond her shell.
Contact: Kapitein Kort
Thur 08.05. 09:45 & 15:00
CHILDREN’S SHORT FILM PROGRAMME 2
Norway, Kenya 2024/25 • 1h14m • Norwegian, English subtitles
WITH GRACE / GRACE OG STORMEN
Julia Dahr, Dina Mwende • Norway, Kenya • 2024 • 32m
Grace, a witty 13-year-old girl, with big dreams and the rare gift of making everyone around her laugh, takes us back to her early childhood years with her close-knit, loving farmer family in Kenya.
Contact: Differ Media
MYRA / MYRA
Samuel Askland Gordon • Norway • 2024 • 25m36s
When Myra is about to lose custody of her stepson Markus, she does everything she can to keep him.
Contact: Skagerak Film
THE SMELL OF HUMAN / LUKTEN AV MENNESKE
Johanne Helgeland • Norway • 2024 • 8m23s
Marita (12) looks up to her best friend, Lara. When the girl next door finds a baby bird, Lara decides to take it from her.
Contact: Helgeland Film
CAKE BATTLER / KAKERØRE
Ida Hansen Eldøen • Norway • 2025 • 8m
Emma tries to take control of her birthday cake from her social media, click-liking, perfectionistic mother and get unexpected help.
Contact: Tagline Fri 09.05. 09:45 & 15:00
WILD DIAMOND DIAMANT BRUT
Agathe Riedinger • 12+
France • Feature film
2024 • 1h43m • French language • Norwegian subtitles
19-year-old Liane, is dreaming of becoming famous. She lives in a small town in southern France with her mother and little sister, but feels like she is destined for greatness. She wants to be admired, loved and seen, and she believes the reality show Miracle Island is her big chance. But chasing fame isn’t easy—how far is she willing to go to reach her dream?
Contact: Another World Entertainment/ Pyramide International
HACKING HATE
HACKING HATE
Simon Klose • 15+ • Sweden, Denmark, Norway • 2024 • 1h26m • English, swedish language • English subtitles
The Swedish journalist My Vingren works to expose how extremists spread hate online. She creates fake profiles to become part of dangerous groups, discovering how young people are influenced and radicalized through the internet.
Contact: Cargo Film & Releasing
DJ AHMET
DJ AHMET
Georgi Unkovski • 12+ • North Macedonia, Czech Republic, Serbia, Croatia • Feature film • 2025 • 1h39m • Turkish, Macedonian language • English subtitles
15-year-old Ahmet comes from a remote village in North Macedonia. He loves music and dreams of becoming a DJ. But in the village, there are many rules, and Ahmet also has to help his father with the family's goats. When he meets a girl he likes, he finds out she is already promised to someone else. Ahmet must figure out how to follow his dreams while respecting the traditions of the village.
Contact: Storytelling Media/Films Boutique
Mon 05.05. 14:00
Wed 07.05. 13:30
Fri 09.05. 12:15
Sat 10.05. 17:45
DON´T WORRY TKT
Solange Cicurel
12+
Belgium
Feature film
2024
1h22m • French language • English subtitles
Emma, a confident and popular teenager, seemingly wakes up in the hospital, but quickly discovers that she is in a coma. From her invisible ghostly perspective, she sees everything happening around her and is forced to dig into her own memories. What led to the accident?
Contact: ther Angle Pictures
TRUE FEAR ÄKTA SKRÄCK
Daniel Di Grado • 15+ • Sweden • Feature film
2024 • 1h30m • Swedish language • English subtitles
Best friends Nour and Linn from the YouTube channel "True Fear" hunt for supernatural phenomena. When they decide to make an episode about witch hunts from the 1700s, strange and frightening things begin to happen. Is it just part of the show, or have they awakened something dangerous?
Contact: Swedish Film Institute
KEVLAR SOUL KEVLARSJÄL
Maria Eriksson Hecht • 15+ • Sweden, Finland, Norway • Feature film • 2025 • 1h41m • Swedish language • English subtitles
Alex and Robin are brothers growing up in a home filled with violence and alcohol. Alex has always protected his younger brother, but when he falls for Ines, their bond starts to crack. As Alex longs for love and freedom, Robin is drawn into a dangerous path. How far can the bond of brotherhood be stretched before it breaks?
Contact: Swedish Film Institute
GIRLS DON´T CRY GIRLS DON´T CRY
Sigrid Klausmann • 12+ • Germany • Documentary • 2025 • 1h30m • English, German, Korean, Serbian, Spanish, Swahili language • English subtitles
Six young girls from different parts of the world face challenges due to gender and culture. All they dream of is finding space to be themselves and live free and safe lives. But for these girls, like so many others, that is not a given.
Contact: Renate Zylla - Festival Agent
Tues 06.05. 08:00 Film screening at Aladdin Thur 08.05. 08:00 Fri 09.05. 08:00 Film screening at Aladdin
SPERMAGEDDON SPERMAGEDDON
Rasmus A. Sivertsen, Tommy Wirkola
When the sperm cells Simen and Cumilla have to fight their way through a wild, chaotic journey to their goal, they face everything from dangerous spermicide creams to confusing bodily obstacles. This crazy and hilarious film takes us on an adventure inside Jens' body, where anything can happen and nothing is as expected. Ready for the ride?
Contact: Norwegian Film Institute/Charades
THE UGLY STEPSISTER DEN STYGGE STESØSTEREN
Emilie Blichfeldt • 15+ • Norway • Feature film • 2025 • 1h40m • Norwegian language • English subtitles
Elvira, is a young woman living in a kingdom where beauty is everything. After her stepfather dies, her mother forces Elvira into painful treatments to win the prince’s love. The film addresses issues like body pressure, identity, and self-image, offering a dark and unexpected twist on the classic Cinderella story.
Contact: Norwegian Film Institute / Memento International
MY FATHERS DAUGHTER
BIRU UNJÁRGA - FØKKINGS NESSEBY
Egil Pedersen • 6+ • Norway • Feature film • 2024 • 1h18m • Sami, Norwegian language • English subtitles
Elvira, is a confident Sámi teenager who always believed her father was a Danish movie star. After learning she was conceived at a fertility clinic, she often dreams of what he’s like. But when her real father unexpectedly shows up, Elvira must face reality and figure out who she really is.
Contact: Norwegian Film Institute / Pluto Film
WHEN THE LIGHT BREAKS LJÓSBROT
Rúnar Rúnarsson • 9+ • Iceland • Feature film • 2024 • 1h22m • Icelandic language • Norwegian subtitles
Una, is a young art student who loses her secret boyfriend, Diddi, in a tragic accident. After his death, Una has to deal with grief while meeting Klara, Diddi's official girlfriend. The film explores emotions around love, loss, and identity on a warm summer day, where light and shadows mirror the main character's inner feelings.
Contact: Arthaus/The Party Film Sales
KNEECAP KNEECAP
Rich Peppiatt • 15+ • Ireland, United Kingdom • Feature film • 2024 • 1h45m • Irish Gaelic, English language • Norwegian subtitles
The film combines humor, music, and social critique as it follows the Irish-language rap group Kneecap, who evolve from a small group of youths into leaders of a movement to preserve Irish culture in Belfast. Through explosive music and brutal honesty, they challenge societal norms. Filled with unexpected events, high energy, and raw humor, the film provides an electrifying insight into how music can become a weapon in the fight for cultural survival.
Contact: Tour De Force/Charades
Mon 05.05. 18:00 Film screening at Aladdin
Wed 07.05. 12:00 Film screening at Aladdin
SAMIA SAMIA
Yasemin Şamdereli • 9+ • Somalia, Italy, Germany, Belgium • Feature film • 2024 • 1h42m • Somali language • English subtitles
Samia Yusuf Omar, is a young girl from Somalia who dreams of competing in the Olympics. Even though she faces many challenges, like war and opposition from those around her, she never gives up. At just 17, Samia travels to Beijing to compete in the Olympics, showing us the importance of chasing your dreams no matter what.
Contact: Storytelling/Mk2 Films
THE GIRLS AT THE STATION
LAS CHICAS DE LA ESTACIÓN
Juana Macías Alba • 15+ • Spain • Feature film • 2024 • 1h58m • Spanish language • English subtitles
Three teenage girls live in a youth center due to difficult home situations. When they try to raise money for a concert, they end up in a dangerous situation that leads them into a dark world of prostitution. The film highlights important social issues. Based on true events.
Contact: Film Factory
BEYOND THE BLUE BORDER JENSEITS DER BLAUEN GRENZE
Sarah Neumann • 12+ • Germany • Feature film • 2024 • 1h42m • German language • English subtitles
The young swimmer Hanna and her best friend Andreas decide to flee from East Germany to the West in the summer of 1989. To escape state surveillance, they embark on a dangerous 50-kilometer swim across the Baltic Sea. The film explores youth rebellion, friendship, and the struggle for freedom under an oppressive regime.
Contact: Wood Water Films
HOLY COW
VINGT DIEUX
Louise Courvoisier • 9+ • France • Feature film • 2024 • 1h30m French language • Norwegian subtitles
18-year-old Totone, takes a job at a Comté cheese factory in Jura, France. Here, he faces challenges, but his life changes when he starts a relationship with the young farmer Marie-Lise. Totone decides to enter a prestigious cheese competition, and as he learns to make cheese, he grows as a person. The film explores themes like identity, heritage, and masculinity.
Contact: Selmer Media/Pyramide International
MEMOIR OF A SNAIL
MEMOIR OF A SNAIL
Adam Elliot • 12+ • Australia
2024
1h34m • English language • Norwegian subtitles
After their father's death, Grace and Gilbert are sent to different foster homes in Australia. Grace ends up with a couple who are often absent. There, she develops a passion for collecting snails, which connects her to memories of the mother she never met. Through her friendship with the eccentric Pinky, an older woman with a bright outlook on life, Grace finds hope and inspiration to overcome her inner demons and search for her brother.
Contact: Arthaus/Charades Mon 05.05. 18:45
08.05. 12:30
LIVE FOR ME! IEDEREEN IS VAN DE WERELD
Mark De Cloe• 9+ • Netherlands, Luxembourg • Feature film • 2025 • 1h31m • Dutch language • English subtitles
Arianne and Zahra, two 14-year-old girls, are the best of friends. Arianne, who has been diagnosed with cancer, wants to “give” her place to Zahra, who is threatened with deportation with her family to Afghanistan. To do so, they will move heaven and earth. Based on a true story.
Contact: Charades
B.O.Y. BRUISES OF YESTERDAY GLASSKÅR
Tobias spends the summer with his grandparents after being sent there by his mother. In the peaceful countryside, he meets Aron, and they develop a close relationship. However, Tobias is constantly confronted with his inner demons and begins to explore a world marked by loneliness and sexual desire.
Contact: Danish Film Institute/Rinkel Film & Docs
YOUTH SHORT FILMS
Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Greenland, Hungary
• The Netherlands, Norway • 2024/25 • 2h04m • English subtitles
ULTRAVIOLET / ULTRAVIOLET
Veerle De Wilde • Belgium, The Netherlands • 2024 • 24m
• Dutch language • English subtitles
Mathilde is forced to redefine her relationship with her mother, just as she is trying to navigate her own path as a young woman.
Contact: Lights On
HUMANITY / HUMANITY
Tereza Kovandová • Czech Republic • 2024 • 7m44s
• No dialogue
Dark comedy about everyday frustrations, where you can act on your darkest revenge fantasies for others' trivial annoyances.
Contact: Cinefila
MAYBE ELEPHANTS / KANSKJE DET VAR ELEFANTER
Torill Kove • Norway, Canada • 2024 • 17m30s • Norwegian language • English subtitles
In the ’70s, three rebellious teenage daughters, a restless mother, a father struggling with potatoes, and maybe some elephants, find themselves in bustling Nairobi. The family will never be the same.
Contact: National Film Board of Canada/ Mikrofilm
THE THIEF / ANNGEERDARDARDOR
Christoffer Rizvanovic Stenbakken • Greenland• 2025 • 19m41s • Greenlandic language • English subtitles
When Kaali, a young autistic boy, discovers that his dog has been stolen, he goes on an intensive search for the thief through the town of Tasiilaq, East Greenland.
Contact: Gargantua Film
THE BLUE HOUR / BLÅTIME
Liss-Anett Steinskog • Norway • 2025 • 10m10s • Norwegian language • English subtitles
A troubled teen and a young store clerk connect briefly in a small-town convenience store. Their encounter leaves an indelible mark.
Contact: Tallfilm
FANTAS / FANTAS
Halima Elkhatabi • Canada • 2025 • 12m30s • French language • English subtitles
"Tania decides to introduce her horse, Fantas, to friends in her working-class neighborhood. Two worlds that had never met before.
Contact: SPIRA
HER NAME IS IDA / HUN HETER IDA
Oscar Bøe • Norway • 2024 • 15m • Norwegian language • English subtitles
During a long-awaited family pizza night, Martin makes an announcement that challenges the family dynamic.
Contact: Agencia Freäk
WISH YOU WERE EAR / WISH YOU WERE EAR
Mirjana Balogh • Hungary • 2025 • 11m • No dialogue
After breakups, exes must exchange body parts. Winner of Crystal Bear for Best Short Film at Berlinale 2025.
Contact: Mome
Wed 07.05. 10:15 & 15:00
NOJSE SHORT FILM PROGRAMME
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden 2023/24 • 50m • English subtitles
PUDDLE / VANDPYT
Mads Theodor Bonde, Maria-May B. Brown• Denmark • 2024 • 8m• Danish language• English subtitles
A little girl desperately tries to get the attention of her stressed father. The tensions arise as their house starts leaking with water.
Contact: Mads Theodor Bonde
THE SMELL OF HUMAN / LUKTEN AV MENNESKE
Johanne Helgeland • Norway • 2024 • 8m23s • Norwegian language • English subtitles
Marita looks up to her best friend, Lara. When a socially disadvantaged girl next door finds a baby bird, Lara decides to take it from her.
Contact: Helgeland Film
CANTEEN OF KINDNESS / HJÄRTATS MATSAL
Astrid Askberger• Sweden • 7m • Swedish language• English subtitles
In the school kitchen at Vättnedalsskolan, Rosa looks after both the big and the small. A tribute to the care we receive every day in the heart of the school: the canteen.
Contact: Astrid Askeberger
KRAMPUSS / ÞIÐ KANNIST VIÐ...
Guðni Líndal Benediktsson • Iceland • 2023 7m48s • Icelandic language • English subtitles
On Christmas Eve, an Icelandic family comes face to face with the Yule Cat, a ravenous creature of folklore hungry for those who didn't get clothes for Christmas.
Contact: Icelandic Film Centre
RITUAL FOR THE RAINBOW / RITUAALI SATEENKAARELLE
Sami Sänpäkkilä • Finland • 2023 • 18m35s • Finnish language• English subtitles
A story about four pre-teens who live outside of society's safety nets due to domestic violence. They lack role models until they meet a Wiccan who organizes rituals to teach them confidence.
Contact: Sami Sänpäkkilä
Wed 08.05. 12:00
MASTERCLASS
WEDNESDAY THE 7TH OF MAY
Masterclass - Izer Aliu
Language: English
Location: Aladdin Red
Time: 15.00 - 16.00
PH.D. PROJECT - IS ALL CUTTING A LIE?
Izer Aliu is a filmdirector researching if all editing is a lie, where he will attempt to explore editing in different phases of filmmaking, from pen to production to post, and if there’s a way to “cut” without “cutting”.
Izer received the Amanda for Best Directing for his debut “Hunting Flies”, which was also nominated to the Nordic Council and attended Toronto International Film Festival. After that he directed “12 Dares” and co-created the tv-series “Countrymen” together with Anne Björnstad. He graduated from the Norwegian Filmschool in 2012 where his examfilm won the Amanda for the Best Short and his next short “The Good Life, Over There” was also nominated for the Amanda.
FILMS ON THE HORIZON
Thursday • 08.05 • From 16:00-18:00 • Aladdin Red
New Nordic Children’s Films
We want to welcome you to a work-in-progress presentation of 5 upcoming Nordic films. The films are in various stages of production. The presentations will be in English in an informal atmosphere. Host for the evening is Tonje Skar Reiersen. After FOH come join us for an amazing trip to Kristiansand Zoo where we watch some of the animals, have dinner and time to mingle. Bus departs outside the cinema at 18:30 and returns to town at 23:00.
ISÄ AND THE EVENING STAR / ISÄ OG AFTENSTJERNEN
Kristin Nicolaysen • Koko Film • Norway
"Would you be willing to teach Iver Isak, the language Kven?" I asked my father-in-law, Egil Sundelin, in 2016, when my son Iver Isak was four years old. Of the world's 6,000 living languages, it is estimated that half will have disappeared within three generations. Kven is one of the endangered languages. Through the relationship between a grandson and his grandfather, the film Isä and the Evening Star offers a unique and heartfelt glimpse into Kven language, culture, and history. For a decade, filmmaker Kristin Nicolaysen follows her son and father-in-law in this language and family project. The film takes us through the joys and challenges of keeping a minority language alive—a language that has long been silenced.
BRIGHTLY SHINING
/ STARGATE – EN JULEFORTELLING
Ida Sagmo Tvedte • Motlys • Norway
Ronja (10) lives in a small apartment but dreams of a log cabin in the woods, with starry skies and howling wolves. It’s December and Dad is out of work again—until he lands a job as a Christmas tree salesman, and starts smelling of pine trees instead of beer. Suddenly the fridge is full, and hope is back, for the time being. When the temptations at the local pub become irresistible to him, Ronja and her sister Melissa (16) are left to fend for themselves. Together they take on the Christmas tree job and little by little they realize that even if life can be a bit shitty, you can get far with a bit of street smartness, playful optimism, and a couple of good helpers. Stargate is a warm and heartfelt tale about a father who tries his best, but not enough, an older sister who tries to fill his shoes, and a younger sister who never stops dreaming.
RUFUS: THE
SEA SERPENT WHO COULDN'T SWIM
/ RUFFEN: SJØORMEN SOM IKKE KUNNE SVØMME
Endre
Skandfer • Maipo Film • Norway
RUFUS is a family adventure about one young sea serpent’s lonely quest to save his world from being discovered by humans. On a secret island, somewhere in the middle of the ocean, lives Rufus together with the other sea serpents. He keeps to himself because he is different from the others – he can’t swim. The sea serpents enjoy happy and carefree lives, but they have one big fear: being discovered by humans. Luckily, they have Uncle Ludvik to protect them. Chinese dragon blood runs through his veins, and he can blow smoke through his nostrils and cover the island in fog whenever a ship comes by. When the sea serpents’ fate depends on someone travelling to his great aunt in Loch Ness, Scotland, on a very important mission, Rufus is challenged to prove what he’s made of. Along the way, he meets both new friends and enemies – and in the end, Rufus must save his island from being discovered by humans, all on his own.
UNSTOPPABLE / USTOPPELIG
Martin Lund • Storm Films • Norway
Kaya has always wanted to be just like all the other cells in her part of the body. So when the others begin preparing for the Great Quest and she’s left behind, her heart breaks. Determined to find out why, Kaya sets off—alone—into the vast and mysterious world of the body. Along the way, she rescues the grumpy but noble General Abel, and an unlikely friendship begins to bloom. But as danger grows from within, Kaya and Abel must work together to protect the body they call home—and Kaya must discover that what sets her apart might just be what makes her truly special.
LOTTE & TOTTE - MY FIRST FRIEND / LOTTE & TOTTE - MIN FØRSTE VENN
Mia Fridthjof • Fridthjof Animation • Denmark
Lotte's world is forever changed when her family moves far away from everything she knows. Loneliness looms until she meets Totte, the energetic boy next door. But when one of their imaginative games goes too far, they become super mad at each other. Lotte realizes that Totte is her first true friend and is determined to do whatever it takes to mend their friendship before it's too late.
BFF CONFERENCE 2025
On the Barricades for Children's Film
Here is this year's conference program:
Friday May 9 from 09:45 - 15:00 • Clarion Hotel Ernst
This year's keynote speaker: Viola De Girolami. Former Executive Director for Digital Marketing at Warner Bros. UK. Read more further down in the program.
BFF: Conference
– On the Barricades for Children's Film
(The conference will be conducted in English to accommodate our international industry guests.)
Viola De Girolami
09:45 Morning Coffee & Mingling
10:00
Official Opening by Camilla Jarlsby, Director of Culture
10:05 – 10:15
Festival Director Cathrine Sordal provides insight into the conference's overall theme and what to expect throughout the day.
10:15 – 10:35
Danish Children's Film in Crisis by Mariella Harpelund Jensen, Consultant and former Program Director at Buster Film Festival in Copenhagen.
Denmark has been a pioneer in film policy, with 25% of state funding earmarked for children’s and youth films. But now? The system is faltering. How does this affect the Nordic region? And are Generation Alpha and Z still interested in a dedicated film culture?
10:35 – 10:45 Open Mic
10:45 – 10:55 Short Break
10:55 – 11:40
Panel Discussion: How Do We Secure the Future of Children's Film?
Panelists: Nicholas Sando (Filmbin, producer), Cornelia Boysen (producer), Mariella Harpelund Jensen (consultant), Simon Kvame (Norwegian Film Institute), Maria Stevnbak Westergren (producer)
Moderator: Tonje Skar Reiersen
11:40 – 11:50 Open Mic
11:50 – 12:30 Lunch & Mingling
12:30 – 13:20
Keynote Speaker: Viola De Girolami
With over 15 years of experience in digital marketing, Viola De Girolami has seen what works—and, more importantly, what doesn’t. As Executive Director for Digital Marketing at Warner Bros., she led campaigns for major global hits such as Joker and Barbie. She shares her concrete experiences, tips, and tricks that you can apply to your marketing strategies.
13:20 – 13:30 Open Mic
13:30 – 13:45 Short Break
13:45 – 14:05
How Much Can a Script Change After Funding?
Imagine writing a script, receiving funding—only to be replaced, and the film becomes something completely different. Where is the line?
Screenwriters Karsten Fullu & Mina Stenebråten raised this issue in an op-ed. They present the background for the piece, followed by a debate.
14:05 – 14:50
Panel Discussion: Who Really Owns the Story?
Panelists: Sveinung Golimo (Chair of the Board at Virke Producers’ Association and CEO/Producer at Nordisk Film Production), Øyvind Stålen (Norwegian Playwrights’ Association), Karsten Fullu (Screenwriter), Mina Juni Stenebråten (Screenwriter), Kjetil Omberg (Norwegian Film Institute, Production & International Relations), Leiv Igor Devold (Union Leader Director's Guild)
Moderator: Einar Aarvig
14:50 – 15:00 Open Mic & Closing Remarks
BFF AWARDS AND JURIES
Kristiansand International Children's Film Festival will be presenting a total of ten awards during the festival. And to select the winners we have our outstanding jury members
Children's Jury
The BFF children’s jury consists of jury members, aged 11-13 years old. They will present awards for Best Feature Film and Best International Short Film.
BFF Professional Jury
The jury awards the BFF Film Award of NOK 50.000 to the Best International Children's Film. The prize money is awarded to the Norwegian distributor who imports the film to Norwegian cinemas. The jury also awards the Best Norwegian Short Film. The winning film will be shortlisted for the Amanda Awards.
ECFA Jury
The Children´s Film Association (ECFA) Award is given to the Best European Children´s Feature Film and to the Best European Short Film. The winning feature film is nominated to take part in the selection of the year's best children's film in Europe, which is awarded in connection with the Berlin Film Festival.
Pitching Competition Jury
A professional jury selects the winner of BFF and Mediefondet Zefyr's pitching competition. The winner is awarded NOK 100.000 to their movie project.
Youth Jury
The jury consists of students from Tangen High School, who are in their second year, taking courses in media and communication. The Youth Jury will present the award for Best Feature Film for Youth and Best Short Film for Youth.
BFF Audience Award
Each year our wonderful audience vote for their favourite movie. The winner of the BFF Audience Award.
Read more about our jury members on the following pages.
THE BFF PROFESSIONAL FILM JURY
Ingrid Sølverud
CEO Stiftelsen Festivalkontoret (Arab filmdays, Oslo Pix filmfestival and Films from the south)
Ingrid Sølverud has a Master of Science in Economics from Copenhagen Business School and has extensive experience from the film industry.
Prior to her appointment as CEO of Stiftelsen Festivalkonotret, she was the general manager of the production company Zentropa Int. Norway, and has previously worked with film distribution, production and film festivals. Ingrid Sølverud has special responsibility for Stiftelsen Festivalkontoret children's and youth program; Oslo Pix Ung, Oslo Pix Junior, Film fra Sør Mini and Barnas Sør.
Ola Martin Fjeld Norwegian Film Director and Screenwriter
Ola Martin Fjeld is a Norwegian film director and screenwriter who since his graduation in 2008 has directed a wide range of short films, music videos, and commercials. His work has been screened and nominated at festivals such as Nordisk Panorama, Chicago International Children’s Film Festival, Haugesund Film Festival, and Kineko in Japan. He has been nominated for Best Short Film at the Kristiansand International Children’s Film Festival three years in a row, receiving an honorable mention for one of his works. In the music video space, he was awarded Best Dance Video at the UK Music Video Awards. Ola Martin runs the production company Antfarm and is currently developing his first feature film.
Nicholas Sillitoe Film Composer and Music Producer
Nicholas Sillitoe is a British film composer and music producer based in Kristiansand, Norway. His work spans post-classical, electronic, and folk-pop genres, with soundtracks for feature films, television dramas, short films, and international commercials.
In 2015, he won the Amanda Award for Best Music for The Disappearing Illusionist and is best known for scoring the Norwegian drama series Occupied (Netflix). He has also collaborated with director Marianne Ulrichsen, whose film Warrior Heart won Best Norwegian Short at the 2024 BFF Festival.
PITCHING COMPETITION
Thursday May 8 • 13:00 • Aladdin Red • Free entrance • The pitch will be held in Norwegian
Pitch competition - best idea for a tv-series or a feature film.
At this year’s festival, for the seventh year running, Zefyr Media Fund and Kristiansand International Children Film Festival jointly host a pitch session. Three jury members have chosen 8 projects that will be pitched during BFF. The award of 100,000 NOK is presented to the best pitch of a project to be realised within the Zefyr region.
The award will be presented to the winner during the award ceremony on Friday the 9th of May.
This is our only time limited content. All presentations during the pithing competition will be held in Norwegian.
The jury consists of:
Einar Aarvig
Heidi Palm Sandberg
Ingunn Myklevoll Sjøen
JURY OF THE PITCHING COMPETITION
Einar Aarvig
Film critic
Einar Aarvig is a film critic with a background from TV 2, Filmmagasinet, Vårt Land, Dagbladet, Z Filmtidsskrift, Aftenposten, P4, Rushprint, and TBA. He is the author of the book about *Døden på Oslo S* – Eva Isaksen's classic youth film.
Heidi Palm Sandberg
CEO of Drammen Kino AS
Heidi Palm Sandberg is the CEO of Drammen Kino AS. She holds a degree in Cultural Project Management from Lillehammer University College. Heidi has worked as a producer at Qvisten Animation, where she produced the feature films “Three Robbers and A Lion”, “Captain Sabertooth and the Magic Diamond”, “Christmas at Cattle Hill”, “A Mystery on the Cattle Hill Express”, and “Jul med Astrid Lindgren”. Previously, she served as the managing director of Film fra Sør, Festivalkontoret, Midtnorsk filmsenter, and Ekkofilm.
Ingunn Myklevoll Sjøen
Production Advicer/information officer, Zefyr Media Fund
Ingunn holds a degree in communication, culture, and media studies, as well as a master's degree in media production from the University of Sunderland. She has extensive experience in public administration and a strong track record in talent and industry development. Additionally, she has a diverse background in journalism, marketing, and the management of cinemas and cultural venues.
ECFA JURY
Julia Granath
Festival Director at BUFF
Malmö Film Festival
Julia Granath, Festival Director at BUFF Malmö Film Festival, is passionate about giving young audiences the opportunity to experience great films from around the world, especially in cinemas. Before joining BUFF in 2007, she served as Head of Education at the regional film fund Film i Skåne and as a project manager at Film Stockholm.
Best European Children’s Film
Michael Harbauer
Director of the SCHLiNGEL International Film Festival
In 1996 he founded the SCHLiNGEL International Children and Youth Film Festival. In addition to running the festival, he also runs the non-profit organization Saechsischer Kinder- und Jugendfilmdienst eV, which teaches children and adolescents about film theory and filmmaking. Harbauer also holds a film supervision position in regulatory organizations in Germany. Since the end of November 2020 he is a member of the Board of Directors of CIFEJ (International Centre of Films for Children and Young People).
Catarina Ramalho
Director, producer and programmer at PLAYLisbon International Children Film festival
Graduated in artistic studies in the Faculty of Letters of the University of Lisbon. Director, producer and programmer at PLAY- Lisbon International Children Film festival since it's foundation, 13 years ago. Has been working in production and coordination of several projects in TV, Cinema and performing arts. Parallel to the festival activity, hás started, in 2019, a new educational project of cinema classes to needy children from 8 to 10 years old from deprived urban neighbourhoods, in order to include cinema as a part of school curriculum across premier schools in Portugal.
KIDS JURY
The Bff Children’s Film Award And The Bff Short Film Award
Bethel S. Semahagne
David Heimlund Dia Rihel Eline Margaret Bray Mateusz Losinski
For the nineth time we are proud to present our very own kids’ jury who will give out the award for Best feature film and Best short film in the Children’s section. For the third consecutive year the jury has been selected from a class at Kristiansand International School.
THE YOUTH JURY
Best Feature Film And Best Short Film In The Youth Section
Amelia Hjertholm Cathrine Alexandra Hauge Mac Valeur Lito Theodosiou
The jury consists of students from Tangen High School who are all in their second year, specialising in media and communication studies. The youth jury will present the UNG Award to Best feature film and Best short film in the youth section.
CONTACTS
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Renate Zylla - Festival Agent rzylla@arcor.de
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SCREENINGS DAY BY DAY
SCREENINGS DAY BY DAY
8. mai
Friday 9. mai
Saturday 10. mai
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG AUDIENCE
27/09 – 04/10/2025 · CHEMNITZ / GERMANY
We are celebrating our 30th edition in the heart of the European Capital of Culture 2025. Join us!
Deadlines FOR ENTRIES Feature Films 15 July 2025 Short films 1 June 2025
Samarbeidspartnere
DESIGN: HJORTHAUG OG HØYDAL
LAYOUT
TRYKK: DESIGNPILOT
ENDRINGER OG FEIL KAN FOREKOMME
