Regular deadline: June 30, 2025.
1. ORGANIZER
The International Film Festival for Children and Youth JUNIORFEST (hereinafter referred
to as IFF JUNIORFEST) is organized by the registered association:
JUNIORFEST, z. s.
Registered office:
Spojovací 827
334 41 Dobřany
Czech Republic
The Director of IFF JUNIORFEST is Judita Soukupová, BA.
2. DATE AND VENUE
The 17th IFF JUNIORFEST will take place in Pilsen, Domažlice, Klatovy, Horšovský Týn,
Dobřany, and Přeštice from November 8 to 13, 2024.
3. FESTIVAL PROGRAM
a) International Competition of Feature and Animated Films for Children in the
category of 6-9 years of age
b) International Competition of Feature and Animated Films for Youth in the
category of 10-14 years of age
c) International Competition of Feature and Animated Films for Youth in the
category of 14-16 years of age
d) Non-competitive Informative Sections
● Feature and animated films for children aged 3-6 years
● New Czech Film and Television Productions – section dedicated to Czech
film and television production
● Special Screenings
e) Accompanying events for the whole family, workshops, professional seminars,
education in film and media literacy
4. CONDITIONS FOR FILM INCLUSION IN THE FESTIVAL COMPETITION
a) Only films premiered after January 1, 2022, can be included in the festival
competition sections.
b) A five-member program board decides on participation in IFF JUNIORFEST.
c) c) Accepted formats: DCP, H264, Blu-ray, or DVD. In special cases, the festival may
grant an exception, and the film may be screened in 35mm format.
d) All selected competition films are screened in their original version with English
subtitles. The applicant is required to cover the costs of film subtitling. All
competition films are provided with either simultaneous translation into Czech or
Czech subtitles during cinema screening.
e) The applicant must submit the film through the online form at
https://filmfreeway.com/festival/Juniorfest.
f) Other requirements include submitting a film synopsis, director's biography and
photograph, five high-resolution film stills (300 dpi), English subtitle list with
timing in SRT format, trailer, digital poster, and an online screener with English
subtitles.
g) The application deadline, including fulfilment of all conditions, is August 31,
2024.
h) The organizer will inform applicants about participation in IFF JUNIORFEST in
writing by September 30, 2024.
5. DELEGATIONS FOR COMPETITION FILMS
For each competition film, typically up to a three-member delegation is invited for 2
nights. The organizer covers delegation members' accommodation. The organizer does
not cover transportation. In special cases, the festival director may grant an exception. In
such cases, the organizer decides on the choice of transport provider.
6. JURY AND FESTIVAL AWARDS
The International Expert Jury awards the following prizes:
• Festival Clapperboard – for the best feature or animated film for children in the 6-9
years category
• Festival Clapperboard – for the best feature or animated film for children in the
10-14 years category
• Festival Clapperboard – for the best feature or animated film for youth in the 14-16
years category
Award given by JUNIORFEST registered association:
• Golden Clock Hand – lifetime achievement award for creative contribution to film
production for children and youth
7. CONCLUSION
The IFF JUNIORFEST organizer commits to screening films only during the festival. By
submitting an application to the competition, the applicant agrees that film excerpts and
promotional materials may be used for festival presentation on radio, television, or the
internet. We kindly request high-quality materials, which will be used solely for
promotional, translation, and educational purposes.
