31st Schlingel International Film Festival for Children and Young Audience
Germany, October 2 - 10, 2026
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The jury
Reinhard Kleber (Germany), Ivan Magrin-Chagnolleau (France), Artavazd Yeghiazaryan (Armenia),
A major European film event based in Chemnitz, Germany,the festival is dedicated entirely to children and young audiences. Held annually, it features hundreds of international short and feature-length films, and serves as a vital networking hub for the global film industry. FIPRESCI jurors will evaluate a selection of films from the Children’s Film Competition (feature films for ages up to 10 years) and the Junior Film Competition (feature films for ages up to 13 years).