Too Little or Just Enough?

Navigating Boundaries in Stories for Young Audiences

Join us at the KIDS Regio Berlinale Meeting Point, in cooperation with the Creative Europe Desk Berlin-Brandenburg.

This year’s focus is inspired by the findings of our pan-European research project, Keeping up with Children as an Audience, which shares the results of interviews with 374 children from 12 countries to help us understand how children across the continent perceive and engage with film.

Children want to be taken seriously and they want to be challenged, are key findings from the research. The worst thing a film can be for them is childish. This leads us to ask:

How much can children take in films and series? This year’s Berlinale Meeting Point explores the delicate balance between engaging young audiences with bold, emotional stories and ensuring their well-being. From themes of loss and death, to scary moments, horror elements and depictions of psychological or physical violence, we ask: Where is the line between challenging and overwhelming?

Date: 15 February 2025
Time: 12:00 – 14:00 with admission already starting at 11:30
Venue: The Representation of the Free State of Thuringia
Address: Mohrenstraße 64 / 10117 Berlin, Metro Station Mohrenstraße

After the discussion, we invite participants to a casual networking opportunity. This will be a chance for attendees to connect, exchange thoughts on the session’s topics, and discuss their own experiences in the film industry. This part of the event reflects KIDS Regio’s belief in the power of community and conversation in advancing the field of children’s cinema. The event ends at 14:00.

Please note that photo, film and audio recordings will be made during the event. By registering, you agree that recordings of you may be used for event coverage and promotional purposes.

Please register below by noon on 7 February.

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