Jury Best International Short Film Competition The Best International Short Competition is a unique programme for short films that are suitable for young children and do not exceed thirty minutes. The competition comprises two categories, one for animation and one for live action. With these short films, Cinekid seeks to introduce young children to themes and narrative styles from as many countries as possible. There is much talent and even in the smallest countries, beautiful works are produced on a regular basis. However, projects that focus on children are still limited and therefore deserve support. This year, Cinekid made a selection of 42 short films, 25 animations and 17 live-action shorts. In both categories, a jury consisting of three members will select a winner to receive the sum of €1,000 and a Cinekid Lion statuette.
Chipo Zhou (South Africa) Chipo has worked in the arts industry for over 14 years and has been Head of programming and curator for the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) for the past five editions. Chipo deliberately cultivated the development of indigenous talent and facilitated access to both audiences and aspiring filmmakers from previously marginalised communities. As an avid proponent of the inclusion of women in film, she signed the 50/50 by 2020 pledge on behalf of DIFF. Chipo sits on the Short Film Conference board and previously sat on the board of Women Filmmakers of Zimbabwe. She has also served on local and international film festival juries, as well as on project selection panels for several residency programs.
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