The Boundaries of Imagination: KUKI International Short Film Festival for Children and Young People Begins
The KUKI Festival, the sister event of the Interfilm International Short Film Festival dedicated to children’s and youth cinema, is celebrating its 18th edition this year. The festival views children not as passive viewers but as active explorers, aiming to present the most creative and thought-provoking stories from world cinema.
Dates: 4–9 November 2025
Focus: The best short films from around the world.
Context: The festival’s parent organization, Interfilm, is renowned worldwide for showcasing award-winning short films.
Discovery and Education Spaces
Through its program, KUKI aims to offer young audiences not only entertainment but also cultural and artistic education:
International Program: The festival broadens children’s worldview with short films from different languages and cultures.
Accessibility: By screening films in cinemas, the festival enriches children’s cinematic experience.
This festival provides a unique opportunity for children to encounter the global language of cinema at an early age, explore the limits of storytelling, and develop critical thinking skills. KUKI delivers the message to young audiences that “cinema is an adventure and a discovery.”
Festival Information Summary
- Event Name: KUKI 18th International Short Film Festival for Children and Young People
- Dates: 4–9 November 2025
- Venues: Various cinema halls in Berlin
- Theme: International Short Films for Children and Young People.
