What is Youth Cinema Network?
YCN is a worldwide network of youth film festivals, organisations and film & media educators from more than 20 countries. For more info visit youthcinemanetwork.org/
YCN objectives
· to share knowledge, best practice and information by managing a database of film & media educators and festivals, by hosting an annual conference for the members, by identifying funding trends and opportunities, by enabling partnerships and collaborations and by publishing news and research online;
· to advocate for Youth Cinema internationally by stimulating intercultural dialogue, by interpreting EU legislation, by creating international strategies and by presenting local best practice globally and vice versa;
· to support distribution of films made by young people by sharing the films from the member festivals and organisations;
· to promote and develop film & media education and culture by sharing and exploring new and creative learning approaches and by organizing events and workshops dedicated to young filmmakers and film & media educators;
· to celebrate excellence among emerging filmmakers by hosting the annual Youth Cinema Network Award which is given in three age groups: 0 – 14, 15 – 19 and 20 – 27;
Contact: marijaratkovic@gmail.com (Marija) or info@jugendmedienfestival.de (Detlef)
Edited by Noa Nikolić, Kaooosss, Croatia
