Call for entries

If you’ve made a children’s film or series that tackles social issues or stimulates creative thinking, be sure to submit your film to the festival! If eligible, your project will also automatically be entered for all relevant awards.

Read the full list of selection criteria and rules for Best Children's Film Competition 2025, Best Dutch Children's Film Competition 2025, Sparks Competition 2025, Flames Competition 2025, Youth Jury Competition 2025 and Best Dutch Series Competition 2025 here.

Are you a media artist and do you have a fantastic idea for a new, interactive work for the MediaLab? Be sure to submit your plan for Cinekid x Amarte! If awarded, you’ll receive an amount of €12,000 to develop your work with support from Cinekid. 

Have you developed a cool game that’s fun for kids and also stimulates their thinking? Be sure to submit it for the Cinekid Game Award! If selected, you’ll be able to present your game at Cinekid Festival. 

Present your project to over 400 professionals during the two-day Junior Co-production Market. Take the next steps toward making your project a reality. Pitch your project and stand the chance of winning a coveted Cinekid Award. The market also enables distributors, commissioning editors, and producers to discover the latest children’s films and series in development and post-production.

You’re a writer and working on a script for a children’s film. If you want your next draft to be a whole lot better, apply for Cinekid Script LAB! Your project can be a series or film (live-action, animation, or documentary). 

Are you directing a children’s film or series in advanced development? Is it almost time to shoot and are you looking to fine-tune your skills? Be sure to apply for Cinekid Directors LAB! Your project can be a series or film (live-action, animation, or documentary).