Competition Categories

Thirteen ways to honour a story.

Every submitted film must focus meaningfully on children, childhood, or the world young people are growing into. Filmmakers of all ages are welcome.

Submit Your Film
01

Best Narrative Short

Fictional stories under 40 minutes exploring the interior world and resilience of childhood.

Children & Youth
02

Best Animation Feature

Feature-length animated cinema treating young audiences with artistic seriousness and wonder.

All Ages
Eligibility Note

Films must speak meaningfully about the world young people are growing into.

All fees, deadlines, and submission rules are managed on FilmFreeway. This site does not host any upload, payment, or entry portal. Films in any language are eligible; English subtitles are required.