As an introduction to the competition program screenings, we present to you our partner organizations, festivals and workshops from Croatia and all around the world.
Duemila30 is an international short film festival and creative workshop where young filmmakers, activists, and changemakers come together to address issues such as social justice, sustainability, and inclusion. Unlike traditional film festivals, it doesn’t focus on competition or technical excellence. Instead, it celebrates the authenticity of ideas and the transformative potential of stories. Created in 2018 at the request of the United Nations (UNRIC), Duemila30 explores the social responsibility of audiovisual media and the role they can play in achieving more equitable and just societies. Organized by Quindici19 (a multicultural organization led by professionals under 35 – www.quindicil9.com), Duemila30 believes in creativity as a universal language for breaking down social barriers.
Cinemathesis focuses on cinema, film literacy, fine arts and education. Its educational programs have a rich social impact and are under the auspices and support of the Ministry of Culture and Education. It has developed targeted and innovative activities for children, young people and vulnerable populations. The priority of Cinemathesis is to reach small schools and students who live in decentralized places, remote islands and villages all over Greece.
The Enimation School encourages young people to explore and create animated films throughout the year. Under the guidance of art educator and animator Hana Repše and musicians Asja Grauf, Špela Huzjak, and Tina Sovič, three short animated films based on Slovenian fables and other themes were produced in 2026. The production workshops were attended by students from the Angela Besednjak Elementary School, the Ludvik Pliberšek Elementary School, Bratov Polančičev Elementary School and the Anton Martin Slomšek Music and Ballet School in Maribor. The project was supported by the Municipality of Maribor.
KONTRAPLAN – Association for the promotion of film and audiovisual arts
Kontraplan association promotes film culture, raises awareness about the importance of film culture in society, connects members of the creative industries, and provides education for young people. As part of its activities, the association organizes the Writing for an Audience workshop. The aim of the workshop is to promote an approach to writing based on the principle that every screenplay should be written for the audience who will ultimately watch it on screen.
ENIMATION festival is an international children’s and youth film festival organized by the Society for the Development of Film Culture. The ENIMATON festival allows children and young people to present their films to the wider public on the big screen. It enables the exchange of ideas and knowledge in the field of film, networking and the opportunity to cooperate in the international field. In the competition program you can watch the best films by children and young people from all over the world in three age categories: MINI filmmakers, up to 10 years old, MIDI filmmakers, from 11 to 14 years old and MAXI filmmakers, from 15 to 19 years old.
The festival shows animated, feature, documentary and experimental films. It includes a competitive and non-competitive film program as well as various workshops and other educational content that complement the screenings. School groups are especially invited to the festival, as the festival allows children and young people to watch selected films by their peers from all over the world.
The MEDIA BACKPACK is a hands-on media literacy workshop for young people. You’ll learn how to navigate AI, spot fake news and recognize deepfakes. In a video project you’ll also explore different perspectives, step outside your own “bubble” and discover new ways of seeing the world and connecting with others.
