Kids and Teens | Animation created by kids and teens
Budynok Kino

05.10 | 12:00

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"Through the Eyes of Children" is a program created by children and teenagers under the age of 16. It features a collection of short animated films suitable for both kids and adults. The selection includes funny and magical stories, as well as deeper reflections. The films vary in style and complexity, but are united by the unique perspective and creative expression of young authors.

Curated by Anna Ignatova.

Free entrance.

Running time 45 min.

  • What gives me strength?
    Yasia Zholtkevych-Stebeneva, Mark Ivanchenko, Nataliia Semerhei, Mariia Abramchuk, Sofi (Rei) Doronina, Maria Maliarchuk, Asia Vlasenko

    Ukraine | 03:31 | 2024

    Have you ever wondered what gives you strength? This animation is a beautiful story about a little Hedgehog who grows tired of the monotony and "greyness" of life. 

  • Why do the clouds disappear?
    Kseniia Shcherbak, Nadiia Ponomarenko, Yaryna Matvii, Dmytro Pavliuk, Tessa Kovalchuk, Diana Dolishna, Mykola Vaskiv

    Ukraine | 01:39 | 2024

    Each of us experiences different events in life. The same circumstances can be perceived differently by different people. Do you choose to see the glass as half empty or half full?

  • Cof and hop to the kitchen
    Insan, Leo, Enej, Mark, Maša, Karina, Meliha, Gülnihal

    Slovenia | 01:31 | 2025

    Inspired by the charming book Cof pa hop by author Sanja Janša and illustrator Tanja Komandina, this film takes us on a fun adventure with little Cofs. When they find themselves in Grandma's kitchen, they face various tasks – from chopping vegetables and cooking soup to washing dishes. Grandma needs help, and Cofs are here for her!

  • Vanima za Varaždin 2 (Vanima for Varaždin 2)
    Anabela Mlinarić, Vita Dvoržak, Sara Majnarić, Vigo Gulić, Eva Košić, Emili Milisavljević, Oleksandr Saško Moskalov, Kala Šmic, Franka Bogović, Bernard Herceg, Karlo Kokijer, Lovro Ledenko, Leona Lesjak, Klara Nagy, Franka Žnidar, Jan Štimec

    Croatia | 05:14 | 2024

    Cut-out animation of photographs from the main square in Varaždin (Croatia), as well as photographic self-portraits of members of the Vanima Film Creative Studio from Varaždin and their drawings and paintings, in which children imaginatively and interestingly illustrate their view of everyday life taking place in front of the centuries-old Varaždin Town Hall building.

  • Veronica's well
    Lilianna Łuczkak, Basia Kordylewska, Iga Jednaszewska, Ewa Kromuszczyńska

    Poland | 03:39 | 2025

    An adaptation of the Polish legend 'Veronica's Well.' The story is about a malicious witch who came to the village to poison the water. The film was created during children's animation workshops. 

  • Jan's journey to school
    Lovro Miljenović, Jan Filko

    Croatia | 01:45 | 2024

    On the way to school, you have to be very careful and look around, especially when crossing the road.

  • My straw hat
    Group poject aged 9–13

    Slovenia | 02:08 | 2024

    The animated film tells the story of how the craft of making straw hats came to Slovenia, specifically to the town of Domžale. As a tribute to this craft, we also created all the characters out of straw.

  • The Cry of the Earth
    Beatriz Sousa, Danilo Santos, Ema Alves, Leonor Brito, Leonor Sardinha, Leonor Sousa, Lourenço Nascimento, Mara Rodrigues, Rita Gonçalves, Sara Mendes, Sofia Maciel

    Portugal | 02:59 | 2024

    Two planets meet in space and talk about their concerns. One of them is sick and they don't know if he will get better.

  • Golden-haired Horvatić
    Neo, Marko, Borna, David, Tea

    Croatia | 02:05 | 2024

    Golden-haired Horvatić comes home and can't find the keys. This causes him to travel all over the world in search of the keys.

  • Quokka
    Imago Animation Residence

    Ukraine | 02:43 | 2024

    A small circus animal escapes from the abuse of a circus trainer to freedom. It falls into the hands of a forester named Zhmenya.

  • LANDSCAPES FOR FREEDOM
    Nicolás Isasi

    Argentina, Portugal, Ukraine | 05:00 | 2024

    This film is a message of peace and hope to the world, paying tribute to and involving three Ukrainian people with different life experiences.

  • The Quest For A Clean Ocean
    Yunkyung Bae

    Greece | 03:07 | 2024

    A fantastical world in which marine creatures require assistance in preserving the Earth.

  • Future in your arms
    Yuliia Stetsii

    Ukraine | 04:32 | 2025

    A young girl, disappointed in her own abilities, falls asleep over a crumpled drawing. In her dream, she finds herself in a futuristic city - Los Angeles 2.0, where she meets a charismatic fox guide named Phoenix. Together they embark on a journey that reveals to the girl the true value of her dreams and talents.

  • The girl who fed the birds
    Dora Bosnić

    Croatia | 01:15 | 2024

    A girl finds a bench in the park. Just what she needs for a short break. She sits down and takes out a bag with bagel. And just as she is about to bite into the bagel, she notices a little bird watching her from the bench. What person wouldn't tear off a piece of bagel and give it to a little bird?

  • Wings of Victory
    Zlatostava Sribna, Varvara Vasylieva, Emma Ivanochko

    Ukraine | 04:10 | 2025

    As usual, the owl was getting ready for sleep. But a sudden message about the outbreak of war changed everything. Following the call of her heart, this winged volunteer sets off on an unusual journey to find something that could help bring Victory closer.