Industry Forum

Cinekid Industry Forum 2024 invites the professionals from film and digital media to engage with discussions around the festivals empowering theme You do you. On October 31, the one-day interactive conference aims to explore innovative storytelling that celebrates diversity, individuality, and self-expression.

A highlight of the event is the opening keynote by anthropologist Rikke Flodin, who will present findings from the groundbreaking research project Keeping Up with Children as an Audience. Based on insights from 374 children across Europe, Flodin will reveal what young viewers value most in film and media, offering ten practical questions to guide creators in producing relevant and up to date content for kids.

The day will conclude with a visionary presentation by new media artist Tamara Shogaolu, whose interdisciplinary practice gives a platform to the urgent stories of marginalized voices. Her closing keynote titled Glitching the Real: Games That Reconnect Us will explore how gaming can transcend mere distraction to restore our connection with the world.

In addition to the keynotes, the Forum will feature 10 thematic tables with over 30 expert speakers covering critical industry topics. Multiple case studies of films, games, and immersive projects will provide deeper connections with the creators whose works are showcased during Cinekid. With opportunities to participate in table talks and networking, the Cinekid Industry Forum 2024 encourages creators to push boundaries and, most importantly, be themselves.

• Table 1: The Art of Audience Design – audience research, good practices and new tools to shape the audiences of tomorrow.

• Table 2: Innovation in Digital Media – AI in action, hybrid animation production design and sustainable solutions for VR.

• Table 3: Stories that Connect – various voices on inclusive storytelling practices in all dimensions of children film and media production.

• Table 4: Stories that Dare – a deeper look into selected works of courageous makers programmed at Cinekid Festival and MediaLab.

• Table 5: Mixed Media Galaxy – a journey across all mediums, where film blends with gaming, VR drops the headset and mix reality comes in play!

• Table 6: Learning by Doing – examples of educational offer designing unique learning experiences exploring cinema, podcasts and 3D creation.

• Table 7: Against the Current – the latest trends in audiovisual media discussed by a media strategist, a broadcaster and a digital storyteller.

• Table 8: Outside the (Cinema) Box – reimagining cinema and art spaces: from fluffy robots and inflatable cinema to sensory-friendly screenings!

• Table 9: Media Mirrors: On Body Image – critical reflection over body representation on screen through the lenses of a media psychologist, fat activist and a film programmer.

• Table 10: We are the Future – success stories and practical guidance how to go green for film and event producers.

Thursday, 31 October
11.00 – 16.30
Pathé Amsterdam Noord, Cinema 1 & 8

Full program line up will be announced on October 17. 

All industry professionals in children’s film and media who want to get up to speed with the latest trends, developments, opportunities, and challenges in the industry.