Producers LINK

Are you an emerging children’s film producer and ready to take the next big step in your career? Cinekid for Professionals and Young Horizons Industry jointly offer a programme that gives you access to essential workshops, key networking opportunities, and valuable feedback from experts. Let your creative juices flow in this inspiring environment and explore new and exciting collaborations.

Producers LINK

Producers LINK 2025 from 21 to 24 October

In this year's edition, 21 selected producers will engage in a series of sessions and workshops focused on audience development and audience awareness approaches, as well as pitch deck creation. The programme will also include case studies of successful European projects in collaboration with our partners.

Participants in this year's edition

  • Austria, Ani Antonova, Animadre Studio
  • Croatia, Dino Krpan, Diedra
  • Croatia, Goran Ribarić, Lux Film
  • Denmark, Anne Hørlyck, Nimbus Film
  • Estonia, Kristofer Piir, Allfilm OÜ
  • Finland, Tiina Pesonen
  • Germany, Julia Dordel, Dorcon Film
  • Germany, Eliza Plocienniak-Alvarez, Blaue Pampelmuse
  • Greece, Konstantinos Koukoulis, ΠLANKTON
  • Hungary, Peter Gal, Dracula & Partners Productions
  • Hungary, Orsolya Sipos, SALTO FILMS
  • Ireland, Lauren Fee, JAM Media
  • Ireland, Laura McNicholas, 925 Productions
  • The Netherlands, Noa Defesche, Een van de jongens
  • The Netherlands, Zoë Niezen, IJswater Films
  • Norway, David Leader, 73 Eyes Film Production
  • Norway, Barbara Schmitt, INTHEMOOD Film
  • Poland, Zuzanna Maszka, GS Animation / Grupa Smacznego
  • Serbia, Čarna Vučinić, NAKED
  • Slovakia, Radka Machalová, Bright Sight Pictures
  • Sweden, Liselotte Persson, Gråklippan

Who is it for?

You’re an emerging producer and have produced at least one children’s film or children’s series. You also have at least one children’s film or series in development.

Programme info

You’ll have the opportunity to visit two leading children’s film events: 

  • Places limited to 21 international producers
  • Support from experienced industry professionals
  • Four days during Young Horizons Industry in Warsaw (end of September/beginning of October)
  • Four days during Cinekid Festival in Amsterdam (end of October)
  • During the workshop weeks, you’ll attend workshops and masterclasses and discuss case studies
  • You’ll visit side events at the festival, such as markets, and you’ll have opportunity to network with other professionals at informal events
  • You’ll share your knowledge and experience with other participants and build long-term partnerships

The full programme will be announced in September.

When is it?

Producers LINK takes place during Young Horizons Industry in Warsaw and Cinekid for Professionals in Amsterdam.  

Please e-mail any questions to professionals@cinekid.nl.

How to apply

You can be nominated for Producers LINK by one of our international partners (see list below), who will cover the full costs of your participation. Unfortunately, there’s no open call for this programme at the moment. If you’d like to participate, please send an e-mail to professionals@cinekid.nl and ask about the options.

Producers LINK partners in 2025 are:

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