It's time for creators to shine their brilliance! The "Goldener Spatz" children's media festival is eagerly inviting submissions for its 2024 edition, extending the deadline until December 8. This esteemed event is calling for films, series, apps, and other contributions in the German-speaking world.
The unique charm of "Goldener Spatz" lies in its Children's Jury, who decide the winners. Filmmakers can submit their German-language or co-produced films (excluding those completed between Jan 2023 and May 2024) for the "Kino-TV" competition. These films are intended for young viewers up to around 12 years old, and the festival is seeking shorts, features, animated series, docs, and entertainment formats.
For the "Digital" competition, the organizers are looking for professionally produced digital and audiovisual media offerings that tell coherent stories and optimally use digital media features. The publications should be between Jan 2022 and May 2024, originating in German-speaking countries.
The festivities will take place from June 2 to 8 in Gera and Erfurt, marking the 45th year for the "Goldener Spatz" award and the 32nd festival edition. Children, film enthusiasts, and media experts are all invited to attend. Parents can engage their kids in discussing potential submissions for the "Goldener Spatz" Movie category, as numerous child-friendly films will be showcased during the event's diverse film program.
Now, while we can't provide you with specific details about the "Goldener Spatz" children's media festival 2024 competition, we did come across some other events with related submission guidelines. For instance, the 32nd Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS) hosts the German Animation Screenplay Award and the Animated Games Award Germany. Their submission guidelines and deadlines are as follows:
- German Animation Screenplay Award: Submissions in German or English with a deadline of February 1, 2025.
- Animated Games Award Germany: Submissions with a deadline of February 1, 2025.
- Work in Progress: Submissions with a deadline of February 15, 2025.
Keep in mind that these dates might not apply to the "Goldener Spatz" festival, which you should consult on their official website or other reliable sources to ensure accuracy.
