Juries

Every year, Cinekid presents coveted awards to the best films and games as selected by a specialist jury of real film experts. Visitors also get to vote for their favourite! Meet the juries of Cinekid Festival 2025.

Best Children's Film Competition

Klemen Dvornik
Klemen Dvornik

Director of 'Block5'

Daniel Lundquist
Daniel Lundquist

Head of Programming at BUFF Malmö Filmfestival

Renate Zylla
Renate Zylla

Festival Agent at Beta Film

Best Dutch Children's Film Competition

Nena van Driel
Nena van Driel

Screenwriter of a.o. 'Kiddo', 'Ma Mère et Moi' and 'Magma'

Nils Verkooijen
Nils Verkooijen

Actor in a.o. 'Achtstegroepers huilen niet' and 'Spijt!'

Henrike van Gelder
Henrike van Gelder

Editor-in-Chief of Kidsweek

Sparks Competition

Susanne Hagen
Susanne Hagen

Director of a.o. 'Rups'

Nils Vleugels
Nils Vleugels

Director of a.o. 'Inhumaan'

Lotje Kerckhaert
Lotje Kerckhaert

Festival Director at GoShort

Flames Competition

Idriss Nabil
Idriss Nabil

Director of a.o. 'Moustache', 'This is your captain speaking' and 'Revelinho'

Ibrahim Handal
Ibrahim Handal

Director & D.O.P. of a.o. 'A Short Film About Kids'

Alexandra Hroncova
Alexandra Hroncova

Festival Agent at Cinefilla

Best Dutch Series Competition

Tirsa With
Tirsa With

Presenter of a.o. Het Klokhuis

Jamille van Wijngaarden
Jamille van Wijngaarden

Director of a.o. 'Hotel Sinestra'

Eva Laurenssen
Eva Laurenssen

Actress in a.o. 'Hein'