Young Horizons Industry announces official 2023 selection of youth-oriented film projects

The 7th edition of Young Horizons Industry (formerly Kids Kino Industry) is gearing up to showcase an exciting lineup of 26 projects from 17 countries. This international co-production forum, held as part of the Young Horizons International Film Festival, brings together filmmakers, producers, distributors, and industry professionals to collaborate and develop captivating content for young audiences. Let’s dive into the diverse range of projects selected for this year’s event:

In Development:

1. “Alienation” – Live-action film from Filmfabriq (Hungary)
2. “The Art Detectives” – Live-action series from Lequerica Films / Les Films de la Boussole (Spain)
3. “Big Bang Parade” – Animated film from Lunanime (Belgium)
4. “Billy & the Boingo Band” – Animated series from Big Bad Boo Studios (Canada, Austria) (awarded at CEEA Forum)
5. “Crazy Inventions” – Animated series from Badi Badi (Poland)
6. “Dampsgate” – Animated series from Snafu Pictures (United Kingdom)
7. “Doggy Brawl” – Live-action film from Under Ski Tower (Poland)
8. “Electric Wonder” – Live-action film from Helium Film (The Czech Republic)
9. “Exit Tales” – Documentary animated series from Storyhouse (Belgium)
10. “Fabled” – Live-action film from Zik Zak Filmworks (Iceland)
11. “Finding Home” – Documentary animated series from Animadocs, Iliade Films (Bulgaria, France, USA)
12. “The Grimmsons” – Animated series from Laniakea Pictures (Poland)
13. “The Huggingtons” – Animated series from Klipp og Lim (Norway)
14. “If Pope Knew” – Live-action film from AkbelFilm (Turkey)
15. “Julian” – Documentary film from UNI-SOLO Studio (Poland)
16. “Mami Fatale and The Great Cookbook” – Animated film from GS Animation / Grupa Smacznego (Poland)
17. “The Marvelous Story of Aimar” – Live-action film from Ceibita Films (Chile, Costa Rica) (awarded at BrLab)
18. “Princess Goldenhair” – Live-action film from Three Brothers Production (The Czech Republic)
19. “Pucio” – Animated series from EGoFILM (Poland)
20. “Rainbow in Hell” – Animated film from Animoon (Poland)
21. “Sissi & Caesar” – Stop motion animated series from Tres Tercios Producciones Audiovisuales (Chile) (awarded at Animarkt Stop Motion Forum)
22. “The Unreal World of Alda” – Animated series from KYK / kykmyndir (Faroe Islands) (awarded at m:brane)
23. “The Weight of Water” – Live-action film from Beluga Two Films (United Kingdom)
24. “Yesterday’s Girl” – Live-action series from Tailored Films (Ireland)

Work in Progress:

• “Mouse & Crane” – Animated series/games & app from Those Eyes (Denmark)
• “My Little Heroes” – Animated series from Peekaboo Animation (Spain)

Market Presentation:

• “Diplodocus” – Animated film from Human (Poland)

The Young Horizons Industry event not only provides a platform for pitching these projects but also offers a range of programs and initiatives to support and promote film and series development for young audiences. With its global reach and commitment to nurturing creativity, Young Horizons Industry continues to be a vital catalyst for innovation in children’s entertainment.

The accreditations for Young Horizons Industry will be on sale from 3 July. More information available HERE.