Event Description
 

The mission and goal of the Zlín Film Festival is the presentation of contemporary world films for children and youth in the Czech Republic as well as an exhibition of Czech films. An important aspect of the festival is not only the effort to entertain young audiences, but also – through film – to educate, expand their awareness of the outside world, and develop esthetic, social and moral perceptions.

Zlin Film Festival Call for Entries

• Only films completed after January 1, 2024 will be allowed to participate in the competitive 
  sections.
• Animations of up to a maximum of 15 minutes in length may participate in the short 
  animations for children competition.
• Festival doesn´t accept short live-action films (with exception of student films).

Categories:

A) Competitions: 
International Competition of Feature Films in the Children’s Category 
International Competition of Feature Films in the Junior Category (over 11 years of age) 
International Competition of Feature Films in the Youth Category (over 15 years of age) 
International Competition of Short Animations for Children (up to 12 year of age) 
Competition of European Feature Documentaries for Young Audience 
International Competition of Student Films Zlín Dog 

B) Non-competitive sections: 
World Children´s Film Panorama 
Beyond the Childhood Horizon 
Festival Laurels from around the World 
New Czech Films and TV Programmes 
European Series for Teenagers 
Top Teen Ten 
Neighbourhood 
Virtual Reality 
Retrospective and Profile Sections

Important information:

• Entry Form and Festival Regulations
• Deadline: 1 March 2026 

NB: 2027 Festival Dates are tentative