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

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, Mairtín de Barra - Tailored Films

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

What will you learn?

  • Knowledge and skills to produce media for children
  • How to broaden your international network
  • Practical skills in working with children
  • Improved pitching skills

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: 

  • 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:

Zeevonk
Sea Sparkle
Familie Muis
Familiy Mouse
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