Programme
Take a look at the complete programma and find out what's happening day to day, from keynote to roundtable to pitches.
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About the Professionals programme
Find out what Cinekid for Professionals offers during the festival. Discover more about the different parts of the programme here.
Talent development
Find the right talent development programme for your needs: Cinekid Script LAB, Cinekid Directors LAB, or Producers LINK.
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Join over 400 professionals at Cinekid for Professionals, live in Amsterdam.
Industry Forum
Get up to speed with all trends in children’s media and broaden your network during the Industry Forum.
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Junior Co-production Market Projects
The Junior Co-production Market starts with pitches of all projects, followed by one-on-one meetings between project teams and potential partners. Selected projects may also be eligible for a Cinekid Award.
Watch this space for the 2026 selection
- Professionals
We’re looking for the next generation of film critics!
Join Cinekid Junior Critics and give them the opportunity to watch exclusive previews, meet international filmmakers and contribute to the stories of tomorrow.
07/22/2026
- Professionals
Cinekid selects 6 projects for the 6th edition of the Directors LAB
6 projects from 7 countries of production will participate in Cinekid’s annual Directors LAB. The week-long programme takes place annually in April in Amsterdam with hands-on training for directors with a children’s project heading towards production.
01/27/2026
- Festival
- Professionals
Award Winners Cinekid for Professionals 2025 and Best Children’s Films
During the Industry Party at the Oedipus Brewery in Amsterdam, the three Cinekid for Professionals Awards and the Lion for Best Children’s Films were handed out.
10/22/2025
- Professionals
Cinekid for Professionals programme announced
Time travel from the past to the future of media developments for children!
09/25/2025
- Professionals
Cinekid Industry Forum 2025
Explore the 10 roundtable themes and dive deeper into the opening keynote
09/04/2025
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