Cinekid for Professionals

Cinekid for Professionals Cinekid for Professionals is an annual industry event in Amsterdam during Cinekid Festival in October.

Cinekid for Professionals is the industry event during the Cinekid Festival in October that brings together TV buyers, producers, distributors, directors, networks, sales agents, entertainment companies, academics and journalists who maintain a laser focus on children’s media. Located in Amsterdam, Cinekid is the world’s largest media festival for children. Every year more than 50.000 children are

given the opportunity to visit over 500 media productions selected by the festival: feature films, children’s documentaries, short films, animations, television series and single productions, cross media productions, interactive installations and set-ups as well as workshops. During Cinekid for Professionals you can explore international co-productions, give your programme international exposure and discuss major issues in kids media. Cinekid offers various events to expand your professional network and meet like-minded professionals.

One week left to apply for the Cinekid Script LAB 2026/2027!Are you developing a children’s feature or series and lookin...
18/05/2026

One week left to apply for the Cinekid Script LAB 2026/2027!

Are you developing a children’s feature or series and looking to strengthen your next draft in an international, supportive environment? Join a group of writers working on their projects during Cinekid for Professionals in October 2026 and the Berlinale in February 2027, guided by specialised coaches in a tailored development trajectory.

Eligible: feature and series projects in different stages of development (live-action, animation or documentary).

* Submission deadline: 25 May 2026 *

Apply via the link in bio.

Call for entries! Will your film or series be shown at Cinekid Festival 2026? Don't forget to send us your production ai...
12/05/2026

Call for entries! Will your film or series be shown at Cinekid Festival 2026? Don't forget to send us your production aimed at children up to age 14 before June 2, 2026.

For this year's festival you can enter feature films, short films and Dutch series productions for children up to age 14, with a preference for productions that adress societal issues or encourage creative thinking. Check out the guidelines and enter your production via the link in our bio.

Reminder: 3 days left to submit your project!Open Call MediaLab 🚨 Cinekid and the Amarte Foundation are looking for make...
07/05/2026

Reminder: 3 days left to submit your project!
Open Call MediaLab 🚨 Cinekid and the Amarte Foundation are looking for makers who want to produce a new immersive and interactive new media work for the Cinekid MediaLab 2026. 🎮 Are you interested in making work for children (Ages 3-14) and would you like to see it in motion during the 40th edition of Cinekid Festival during Fall break? Apply now! 📩

If awarded, two creators (or collectives) will receive an amount of €15,000,- (including fees, material, technical and presentation costs) to develop an interactive work for the MediaLab under the guidance of Cinekid.

📆 Deadline: Sunday, 10 May 2026
🔗 More information about the open call via our website cinekid.nl or

From 12–16 April, the Cinekid Directors LAB 2026 brought together a group of directors in Amsterdam working on children’...
07/05/2026

From 12–16 April, the Cinekid Directors LAB 2026 brought together a group of directors in Amsterdam working on children’s film and series projects approaching production.

During five intensive days, participants worked on their shooting scripts, directing approach and collaboration with young actors, supported by experienced mentors and guest speakers from across the field.

🔸 The six participating projects and directors were:
🔸 The Boy Who Loves the World – Steven Wouterlood
🔸 Nella and the Wacky House on Magnus Street – Karin Heberlein
🔸 Pixie. The Brotherhood of Moss. – Krysztof Komander
🔸 The Queen of England Stole My Parents – Ernestas Jankauskas
🔸 Rise of the Water Fox – Carlos E. Lesmes
🔸 Sammy – Elisabeth Hesemans

Thank you to this year’s group of directors and mentors for an inspiring edition!
Submissions for our upcoming calls are still open:

🟢 Script LAB: deadline 25 May
🟢 Junior Co-Production Market: deadline 29 June

Apply via ➡️

Photocredits: Nicholas John Wilkins

The Junior Co-production Market 2026 is open for submissions 📣The market brings together producers and creators working ...
04/05/2026

The Junior Co-production Market 2026 is open for submissions 📣

The market brings together producers and creators working on children’s films and series to present their projects to international industry partners during Cinekid for Professionals on 13–14 October 2026. Projects for children’s feature films and episodic content (live-action, animation and documentary) in development or post-production can be submitted and selected teams will present their work during the market and become eligible for industry awards.

Submit your project before 15 July 2026 via the link in bio.

On 13 to 15 October 2026 Cinekid for Professionals returns to Amsterdam, mark your calendars!Over three days, profession...
01/05/2026

On 13 to 15 October 2026 Cinekid for Professionals returns to Amsterdam, mark your calendars!

Over three days, professionals from across the international children’s media field gather to present projects, meet collaborators, watch films and follow developments in film, series, and digital storytelling for young audiences.

Read more about the Cinekid for Professionals programme via the link in our bio. Accreditation sales open in late May.

Call for entries!🎬Are you developing a children’s feature or series and looking to further strengthen your next draft in...
05/03/2026

Call for entries!🎬

Are you developing a children’s feature or series and looking to further strengthen your next draft in an international, supportive environment? Apply for the Cinekid Script LAB 2026/2027! 🖋️

Join an international group of writers and work on your children’s feature or series during Cinekid for Professionals in October 2026 and the Berlinale in February 2027.

Eligible: Features and series projects in different stages of development (live-action, animation or documentary).

See the to the learn more and apply!

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This year marks the 40th year of Cinekid Festival and we’ve kicked it of with a fun worktrip to Berlin! Our team is at t...
18/02/2026

This year marks the 40th year of Cinekid Festival and we’ve kicked it of with a fun worktrip to Berlin! Our team is at the Berlinale, not only to celebrate the anniversary but to to wrap up the 12th edition of Cinekid Script LAB and attend the premieres of Everyone’s Sorry Nowadays and Atlas of the Universe which are both former LAB projects.

They are also present at the EFM, diving into the Berlinale programme and connecting with the international children’s film community. A great start of the new Cinekid season!’

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We are excited to announce the selection for Directors LAB 2026! 📣 With 6 projects from 7 countries of production, we’re...
27/01/2026

We are excited to announce the selection for Directors LAB 2026! 📣 With 6 projects from 7 countries of production, we’re expecting an inspiring and productive programme ahead. 🚀 The week-long programme takes place in April in Amsterdam and offers hands-on training for directors with a children’s project heading into pre-production.💡 Discover more about the selected projects via our .

Cinekid Directors LAB is organized with the support of Creative Europe () and the Netherlands Film Fund ()

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Only six days left to apply for Cinekid’s Directors LAB! ⏳ Are you a director with a children’s film or series in late d...
16/12/2025

Only six days left to apply for Cinekid’s Directors LAB! ⏳ Are you a director with a children’s film or series in late development? Whether it is live-action, animation, or documentary, this programme offers specialised workshops and expert guidance to help you sharpen your skills and prepare your project for pre-production. 🚀 Application deadline - Tuesday 22 December. 👉 Submit your project now via https://bit.ly/4iXeHRH

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Kattenburgerstraat 5 Gebouw 003 G (Poortgebouw)
Amsterdam
1018JA

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Maandag 09:30 - 18:00
Dinsdag 09:30 - 18:00
Woensdag 09:30 - 18:00
Donderdag 09:30 - 18:00
Vrijdag 09:30 - 18:00

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