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Reimagined fairy tales co-created with children for children • Co-funded by the European Union 🇪🇺

10/06/2026

Dear friends, great news! Our project TECH TALES is featured in a new publication cerated by EACEA.

Titled "Tracing Constellations: Stories of Culture, Cooperation and Impact across Creative Europe Cooperation Projects (2021–2024)", the publication showcases 50 projects funded by the Creative Europe Culture programme and highlights how cultural cooperation across Europe contributes to key themes such as democracy, youth, digital transformation, sustainability and new models in the cultural sector.

Find the link to the publication here: https://twistedtales.tv/tracing-constellations-a-new-eu-publication-on-creative-europe-cooperation-projects/

30/05/2026

Fairy tales are not just entertainment. They help us make sense of the world and teach how to imagine new ones, filled with justice, humanity and courage. 💗

What story helped you understand the world differently?
Tell us in the comments.

24/05/2026

Earlier this month, our twisted tale Cinda Real travelled to the Cultural Centre “Nikola Đurković” in Kotor, thanks to the wonderful Sanja Đuriković , the creative force behind pricotvorci.me

Pričotvorci or StoryCrafters in English, is a Montengrin organisation dedicated to creativity, storytelling and community building. Through education and artistic expression, it creates spaces for deeper connection, imagination and shared experiences.

With Sanja’s guidance, the children reimagined Cinda’s story, introduced new characters, and created their own sequel. A friend who wants to help Cinda appeared, an owl that wants to take her away, a horse that carries her wherever she wishes, and even a thief trying to steal her beautiful dress. 💰✨ Which new character would you add to Cinda’s story?

20/05/2026

We are very proud to present you Miroslav Minić, author of the twisted tale Allen and the Magic Lamp. He is also a teacher of Montenegrin Language and Literature at the Gymnasium in Danilovgrad, Montenegro, and a Senior Expert Advisor. He has been working in journalism since 2001, and served as Culture Editor for the daily newspaper Republika.

He is the author of the award-winning third-grade high school reader Čitanka (BELMA) and co-author of several curricula, manuals, and programs for teacher training and media literacy.

Minić has designed three exhibitions and directed three theatre productions in collaboration with high school students, as well as co-written comic books that teach children about their rights. Since 2011, he has served as the public relations representative for the UnderhillFest International Documentary Film Festival and has received several awards for excellence in education, including three awards from the Ministry of Education’s Fund for Talent and Quality.

12/05/2026

Dear everyone, meet Tom Schirdwarn, the creative force behind some of Twisted Tales’ most enchanting illustrations.

From studying illustration in Würzburg to co-founding a Berlin-based animation studio, Tom’s journey is as vibrant as his art. After 12 years shaping films, series, and commercials as an art director, CEO and director, he now lives in France, working as a freelancer and bringing his unique talent to various projects. This beautiful illustration was created for Allen and his Magic Lamp. 🧞‍♀️🕌🌙✨

Swipe to read Tom’s thoughts on the importance of stories. 👉

06/05/2026

“I am the Genie of the Lamp”, he said. “When someone rubs the lamp, I come out and grant wishes. Now tell me, Master, what do you wish for? But choose wisely. You only have two wishes.”

Allen hesitated, unsure what to ask. The Genie urged him to think of what truly brings happiness.

He thought hard, his face turned serious. After a moment, he smiled brightly: “My first wish is for you to teach me how to make my own wishes come true!”

- from Allen and the Magic Lamp 💙

In our tales, there is no magic wand to help our characters face their hardships, just small lessons on confidence, determination and believing in oneself.

29/04/2026

Some stories make us feel seen and understood, some make us wander, some inspire us. 🍿

This Saturday, 2 May at 18:00, we’re bringing the story of Cinda Real to the big screen at the Kalanko Children’s Festival / Dječji festival Kalanko in Komiža, Island Vis.

Joining us will be Sara Božanić, film director and one of the authors of the story, and Aleksandar Cvjetković, the voice of Cinda’s beloved father.

Come meet us, let’s celebrate once again the power of fairy tales and the way they bring us together.

∙Entry is free, all ages are welcome! ∙
Visit Komiža

21/04/2026

Many lessons, many voices, many perspectives... fairy tales are so much more than just entertainment. They are amazing pieces of work, whispering truths, helping us make sense of the world, and inspiring us to imagine new, better ones. 💫💗

16/04/2026

We are happy to tell you about the amazing Harriet Carmichael! She is an incredible actress and voice artist living in London. She trained at the Oxford School of Drama. She has lent her voice to hundreds of characters for animation and computer games, and she absolutely loves narrating audiobooks, especially for kids.

She narrated the twisted tales Pocahontas is bored, and Thumbelina Displaced. You can find her at

📸 The photo is from her personal archive.

10/04/2026

• What makes you happy? 🎈•

For us, it is the reactions we receive from the many children we encounter during workshops, testing sessions and reading events that bring us the most joy.

Children are the purest, simplest, most sincere, but also the most vulnerable among us. And when they tell us - as they often do - that they don’t want to leave a workshop, when they ask if we will be back next week, or when a mom calls in disbelief to ask what we’ve been doing, because her very shy and quiet child can’t stop talking about the workshop that took place three days ago (yes, that has happened too!) ... that’s when we’re happiest.

That is when we know that we have achieved our goal of creating the safest space possible, where every child can move, express themselves, create and explore in the way that suits them best. A space to grow curious, to be vulnerable and brave; where they feel seen and understood; where they approach others with care; and where their dreams are met with unwavering support.

Soooo... when was the last time you asked yourself what makes YOU happy? 🤔💛

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