On climate change front line, Madagascar has been badly hit by successive cyclones. Titi, a nurse from Niger, joins medical humanitarian organization Médecins Sans Frontières and reaches inaccessible rural communities to confront the alarmingly rising rates of child malnutrition.
● Natasha Blatsiou
● 28'
● Greece
When you finally arrive at your favourite snorkeling spot but then suddenly everything is getting out of control. But do you know why? A very short story in three acts.
● Malgorzata Rybak
● 2'
● Poland
Fifth and sixth-grade primary school students are taking on the roles of program curators for the third year in a row. The children watched, discussed, and selected six films for the section, which cover a wide range of topics, from sports to fake news.
● 98'
Rosi has the perfect life in Suriname: she lives in a beautiful house, she has lots of friends and a passion for football. Until she has to move to the Netherlands and everything changes. Thanks to her new best friend Jitte, she is selected for the girls’ football team at her new school. However, not everyone welcomes her with open arms, as her obvious talent puts the other players’ backs up. Can Rosi realise her dream of getting into the Dutch national team without putting her new friendships at risk?
● Raymond Grimbergen
● 90'
● Netherlands
A few days before Christmas, 10- year-old Stine finds herself in a small town after stowing away on a train. Seeking shelter from the cold winter night, she sneaks into a house in Cobbler Street – the shop of Shoemaker Andersen. The old, grumpy man who cherishes his solitude, resists the presence of the funny, rude girl. However, their encounter ends up taking both of their lives in a new direction...
● Mikal Hovland
● 93’
● Norway
"For the Welsh national cheer squad, nothing means more than representing their country at the highest level. They’re willing to give it everything, but how will they fare in a final showdown for gold against cheerleading superstars Team USA? Capturing the highs, lows, twists and turns, this empowering film follows the disabled and non-disabled athletes of Team Wales Adaptive Abilities on and off the mat as they prepare for the World Cheerleading Championships in Florida. "
● George Hoagy Morris
● 75’
● UK
Award-winning director and animator Effie Pappa, along with the puppet stars of the film "Boss Level Nerves" (2024), will show us how a drawing on paper transforms into a living hero. Welcome to the fantastic world of stop motion animation!
● 90'
Can you imitate the creak of a door with two pieces of paper? Welcome to the magical world of sound effects! In this workshop, children will discover the Foley technique, creating sounds like footsteps, rustling leaves, and creaking doors using everyday objects. Together, they will also add sound effects to a scene from a silent film!
● 90'