Cinemira International Youth Film Festival

Throughout the entire autumn school holiday, the country’s only film festival dedicated specifically to children and teenagers invites you to enjoy extraordinary films, discussions, film castings, workshops and special celebrity guests. Watch films, meet filmmakers and become a filmmaker yourself!

This year, the festival once again offers a special programme for children and teenagers. From their very first film experience to aspiring film school students, every young film lover will find something exciting to enjoy. Full days of film-related activities will take place at the Marczibányi Cultural Centre on October 24, 25 and 31. During the autumn school holiday, pop-up screenings will also be held at several locations.

CINEMIRA KIDS

The coolest family event of October! Cinemira KIDS is a celebration of cinema for children aged 3–12 and their families. The festival offers award-winning, high-quality feature films and short films for children that can only be seen at Cinemira, as well as spectacular movie stunt shows and workshops, real casting opportunities, face painting, animal trainer demonstrations, film dubbing performances and workshops, dance choreography, shadow animation workshops, a concert by Vilmos Gryllus, and many other fun and creative activities for children and families.

CINEMIRA YOUTH

Are you interested in filmmaking and love discovering extraordinary films? Then Cinemira YOUTH is the place for you! Highlights include Bongor’s Extázis – Uncut, Summer Adventurers, starring Bella Ramsey, best known for The Last of Us, and the long-awaited Japanese anime Guardian of the Camphor Tree.

You’ll also have the chance to meet award-winning film directors, take part in real film castings, get professional film makeup, and discover the latest award-winning Hungarian and international short films.

Dates: October 24–31, 2026

Venues: Marczibányi Square Cultural Centre, French Institute, Dugattyús and Sugár Cinema.

Full-day programmes at the Marczibányi Cultural Centre: October 24, 25 and 31.

Ticket prices: HUF 0–6,000.

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