SCHLiNGEL International Film Festival (Internationales Filmfestival SCHLiNGEL)

SCHLiNGEL International Film Festival

Internationales Filmfestival SCHLiNGEL

Also known as: International Film Festival SCHLiNGEL, SCHLiNGEL – International Film Festival for Children and Young Audience, IFF SCHLiNGEL, Chemnitzer Kinderfilmschau SCHLiNGEL
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SCHLiNGEL groups international cinema for young audiences into children's, junior and youth competitions, alongside German-language features, animated features and short films. Based in Chemnitz, Germany, the festival dates back to 1996 and is organised by Sächsischer Kinder- und Jugendfilmdienst e.V., with Sächsische Landesmedienanstalt as co-organiser. Its juries include children and teenagers as well as film professionals.

The SCHLiNGEL Industry Forum includes discussions, pitching sessions, masterclasses and case studies for accredited professionals and invited filmmakers. Beyond the festival, the organiser supports access to international children's cinema through dubbing, distribution initiatives and screenings across Saxony and abroad. The dates for the 32nd edition are 30 September–8 October 2027.

Country

Germany

Focus

Animation, For Kids

Categories

Animation, Feature, Short

Dates

30 September 2027 — 8 October 2027

Awards and prizes

Children's and youth juries award prizes alongside professional and independent juries. Awards include the European Children's Film Award, SLM Top Award, MDR Special Award, Chemnitz Top Award, an animated feature award, and separate national and international prizes for live-action and animated short films. The DIAMANT award recognises a child performer. Additional awards are presented by the Club of Festivals, FIPRESCI, CIFEJ, ECFA and the Ecumenical Jury. The festival also has an audience award.

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