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Through a Child's Lens: Children's Film Competition
Apply by20 October 2026
Children Kinofest, Ukraine's largest film festival for children and teenagers, along with UNICEF, invites young filmmakers aged 6–14 to create their own narrative, animated, or documentary film (up to 8 minutes) about their experiences of childhood and adolescence.
- Age
- 6–14 yrs
- Cost
- Free
- Apply by
- 20 October 2026
- Results
- 20 November 2026
- Where
- All of Ukraine
- Organiser
- gweek.com.ua
Who can apply
- Age 6–14 yrs
- Віком 6–14 років, зняти ігровий, анімаційний або документальний фільм
Children's Film Competition
- Open to children and teenagers aged 6 to 14
- Participants create their own narrative, animated, or documentary film up to 8 minutes long
- The program encourages stories about childhood and teenage experiences: learning, leisure, community life, and children's rights
Training and Support
- Summer 2026: masterclass from Ukrainian film professionals during Children Kinofest
- September 2026: series of 10 online video lessons on filmmaking
Screening and Recognition
- Selected films will be featured on UNICEF platforms on November 20 — the anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
- Authors of selected works will receive certificates from both organizations
- Films will be included in the submissions for Children Kinofest's competition program in 2027
Organizers
- Children Kinofest — Ukraine's largest free film festival for children and teenagers
- UNICEF (UN Children's Fund)