Fot. still from "Writing Home", dir. Eva Matejovičová
The Films for Children and Young Adults Competition is a unique journey through the most exciting animations from around the world, created with young audiences in mind. Diverse techniques, relatable themes, and stories filled with humour, sensitivity, and emotions that linger long after the screening. These are films that entertain, inspire, and open up space for conversation. Each film is accompanied by educational materials, available for download and designed to support work and discussion with children and young people.

Writing Home/ O lýkožroutce, dir. Eva Matejovičová, Czech Republic 2024, 12’04’’

A small bark beetle girl lives a peaceful life in the forest, until a fire destroys her home. Getting separated from her family, she finds refuge in a human school, discovering a new talent, writing.

Glowberry, dir. Jessica M. Fisher, USA 2025, 4’45’'

Creatures camouflaged as raspberries have been living in secret underneath the dense, lush vines and foliage. The incredibly rare berry creatures have the special ability to glow. However, Rubus Baneberry  is the only creature in the entire village that cannot glow. A determined Rubus sets off in the whimsical world to discover how to glow.

Grandpa is sleeping, dir. Matei Branea, Romania 2025, 13’

Alma is only six and can’t accept her Grandpa’s endless sleep, so she takes him out to play and enjoy one last day together before she lets him go.

I found a box/ J’ai trouvé une boîte, dir. Éric Montchaud, France 2025, 9’

One day, Guy, a bird running in the forest hits a box. And Guy asks himself : « But what can this box be used for ? 

The Weather's Hot Today/ Il fait chaud aujourd'hui, dir. Liv Ronzon, France 2025, 5’26’’

During the summer holidays in the countryside, Dori seeks the friendship of another girl whom she admires, Ori.

The Magic Portal/ Le portail magique, dir. Collective 18 children, Belgium 2024, 10’45’’

In a forest, a magical portal mysteriously appears, granting all the wishes of Jacassine and her little family. But as desires come true, unexpected consequences arise, threatening the harmony of the community.