From the festival
Announcements, interviews and stories from our team and community writers.
Write a Script You Can Actually Shoot This Weekend
Keep it small, local and doable: how to write a short script that survives contact with real life.
Oct 4, 2026 · Admin
The Shot List: Plan Your Shooting Day on One Page
A simple shot list turns a stressful shoot into a checklist your whole crew can follow.
Oct 3, 2026 · Admin
Ten Phone Habits That Make Your Footage Look Intentional
A phone can make a handsome film if you build a few good habits before you press record.
Oct 2, 2026 · Admin
Stop-Motion at the Kitchen Table: A First Project Plan
Plan a thirty-second stop-motion film with paper, clay or toys, and finish it in a few afternoons.
Oct 1, 2026 · AdminWhat Academy Membership Involves
Academy members are professionals who help recognize the best in children's media.
Sep 30, 2026What Happens to a Film Once Its Festival Year Ends
Nothing about a film's page disappears when the festival moves on.
Sep 30, 2026Why Every Credited Name Gets a Profile Automatically
Recognition should not depend on being the one name people remember from a poster.
Sep 30, 2026From Submitter to Filmmaker: What Changes Once Your Film Is Approved
A set of tools unlocks once your first film is approved.
Sep 30, 2026National, International or Indigenous: Choosing the Right Program
Getting the program right affects how your film is evaluated.
Sep 30, 2026World Focus, Explained: One Country, One Year
A spotlight on one country's children's film and media, rather than a competition.
Sep 30, 2026Writing a Grant Application for a Youth Film Project
Reviewers usually look for feasibility and a genuine voice.
Sep 30, 2026What Counts as a Made by Kids Film
The line is about creative authorship, not just who is holding the camera.
Sep 30, 2026
