Juniors Set to Shine: Cinekid 2025 Animation Market - Deadline Looms

– The Junior Co-production Market, an exciting trois-day event is being rolled out for all talented kiddos to showcase their creativity.
– This platform lets financiers, broadcasters, and producers explore fresh and innovative projects from the young ‘uns in the film and TV sectors.
– The kiddie pool of talent will be splashed open from Oct 21 to 24, so mark your calendars!
– All the fun rules and regulations are just one click away. And, hey, no cheating!
– Applications are open and you better rush before June 29 – it’s a playground, not a procrastination station.

When Childhood Meets Hollywood

Deadline Approaches for the Cinekid 2025: Junior Co-production Market and Script LAB Entries

In a my-hot-chocolate-take, this kiddie event is more like Rugrats meets Pixar Animations – giving the young guns a shot at stardom. In a world where even YouTube stars are getting younger by the day, Cinekid 2025 seems to be taking it up a notch with the Junior Co-production market. I mean, why let adults hog all the fun in animation? Let’s hand over the reigns to mini mavens and watch the magic unfold!

Recall your cartoons, but this earnest enthusiasm is no stain-gone-wrong on Ms. Frizzle’s dress or an Acme tool backfiring on Wile E. Coyote! It’s a legitimate platform for young creators to collaborate, learn and turn the world of animation upside-down with their big, colorful crayon boxes. So, aspiring Spielbergs and Aardmans out there, it’s time you put those quirky doodles and wicked imagination to work! Let’s make this Junior Co-Production Market a playground where kids rule, and ‘adulting’ is a sin. Class dismissed!

Get involved in the Junior Co-production Market – a unique three-day opportunity for professionals in the film and television industry to discover innovative children’s projects.

Mark your calendars for the Junior Co-Production Market happening from October 21 to 24.

You can find all the rules and regulations right here.

Deadline to apply: June 29, 2025

Who can participate?

We accept submissions for film or TV/serial/episodic projects in the genres of fiction, documentary, animation, or live action, specifically targeting audiences aged between 3-14 years.
Your project must already have at least 10% financing (excluding personal investments) in place and an established production company in its origin country.

Application Process

To apply, submit the following details in English via our online application form:

Project logline and synopsis.
The latest treatment/script (depending on project stage).
Descriptive information of the main characters.
Statements from the scriptwriter, director, and producer.
Details about the developmental stage, language, length, target audience, genre, nature of action, and originality.
A comprehensive financial plan.
Statements on diversity, inclusion and sustainability.

Awards

Here are the 3 exciting awards you could win at the upcoming Junior Co-Production Market:

Eurimages Co-production Development Award (€20,000)
PUBLIKUM Audience Awareness Award (€9,000)
Filmmore Post-production Award (€5,000)

Discover more about these awards here.

Spotlight on the Cinekid Script LAB

The Cinekid Script LAB is a unique six-month trajectory during which international writers and writer/directors get a chance to develop their feature films or series for children.

Initiated in 2014 by Cinekid, the program takes place at Cinekid for Professionals and at the Berlinale the next February. Read all about the program here.

You will find the rules and regulations here.

The last date to apply: May 25, 2025

Key Elements:

Specific focus on writing for young audiences
Improving writing and pitching skills
Redrafting the script or treatment for improvement
Creating a network of writers for young viewers
Expanding the international network of participants
Fostering knowledge exchange among participants

Who is eligible to apply?

The Cinekid Script LAB is open to all writers associated with a feature-length film or television project aimed at children aged 3-14, and written from their viewpoint. You must have a producer on board.

Application Method

Submit the following information in English via our online application form:

Project logline and synopsis.
The Latest treatment/script version.
Short character descriptions.
Statements by scriptwriter, director, and producer.
Details about the developmental stage, language, length, target audience age, genre, type of action, and originality.
A comprehensive financial plan.
Statements on diversity, inclusion and sustainability.

Cinekid Script LAB is brought to you by the Creative Europe MEDIA Programme in association with Cinekid for Professionals and numerous European institutes.

For any queries, feel free to contact us at professionals@cinekid.nl.

Original article: https://www.skwigly.co.uk/cinekid-2025-junior-co-production-market-and-script-lab-call-for-entries-for/

Juniors Set to Shine: Cinekid 2025 Animation Market – Deadline Looms