Cinemira International Children's and Youth Film Festival is tailored for professionals dedicated to creating films for young audiences. It takes place in the central of the beautiful and exciting Budapest in the autumn.
During the festival, we host an international competition featuring short films—both live-action and animation—from around the globe, alongside a curated selection of the finest feature films for children.
In the international categories, the awards are decided by a professional jury, while the Best Hungarian Children's Film and Best Hungarian Youth Film will be chosen by Hungary's largest children's jury, consisting of over 5,000 members.
Cinemira hosts an Industry Forum Day, featuring a dynamic Pitch Forum for TV series and film projects tailored to young audiences. The event also includes inspiring lectures from internationally renowned professionals, offering valuable insights into creating engaging and meaningful content for children.
Cinemira is an interactive film festival that goes beyond screenings, offering a range of hands-on workshops for children and their families. These include animation, filmmaking, make-up artistry, stunt techniques, dance choreography, and casting, providing a creative and immersive experience for all ages.
Cinemira offers a dedicated market showcasing the finest books, comics, and posters inspired by children's films.
The festival is organized by the team of the Cinemira Children's Film Academy that develops workshops for children aged 10-18 in the areas of film, television, and new media throughout the year and also produces films for children. Cinemira is a member of the European Children's Film Association (ECFA).
Main Awards (Golden Squirrel)
Best short live action film for Children (international)
Best short animation for Children (international)
Children's Jury Award for best short Hungarian Children's Film (national)
Best short live action film for Youth (international)
Best short animation for Youth (international)
Student Jury Award for best short Hungarian film for YOUTH (national)
The Best Film Made by High School Students (national)
ECFA Short Film Award Cinemira KIDS (international)
In 2024, the Festival awarded a total of nearly 4,000 euros in prize money in 3 competitions