SERIES
INTRODUCTION
Series Programme Episodic programming has been an essential part of the festival’s programming ever since Cinekid first launched. During the decades that followed, the festival has grown and expanded, and the media world has undergone many changes. Along the way, creators have embraced the many new platforms and technical possibilities that emerged, to explore new and innovative ways to tell stories. Cinekid seeks to highlight these inspirational developments in its annual competitions and programme sections. This year’s special festival format offers unique opportunities to showcase and experience the breadth and diversity of international episodic productions. Cinekid Play
Dutch harvest
To allow as many children as possible to take part and experience the festival programme, this year Cinekid has decided to develop an online platform called Cinekid Play. Although initially envisioned as a creative way to tackle the challenges caused by the Covid-19 crisis, the platform also offers ways to present more episodic content through an infrastructure children are accustomed to.
The Dutch television industry has produced many great series in recent years, and 2020 is no exception. Our Best Dutch Series Competition gives an overview of the best fiction and non-fiction productions broadcast during the past year, including such global successes as Heirs of the Night and Talking Heads. During this festival, we will also be screening premieres of what hopefully will become the classics of the future, such as the highly anticipated Rudy’s Crazy Christmas Show and the mind-boggling Brainstorm.
International perspective Cinekid strives to highlight the best episodic productions from all over the world. It’s fantastic that our audience can discover brand new productions, such as the German preschool series The Musiphants, which was previously pitched at Cinekid’s Junior Co-Production Market. We are also delighted to be able to showcase new seasons of the Cartoon Network hit series Mao Mao and premiere the second season of the adorable animation series Moominvalley.
Erik Tijman Head of Film & Series
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