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CIFEJ Global Educational Webinar Series 2025–2026

Empowering Education through Film, Creativity, and Media Literacy

The CIFEJ Global Educational Webinar Series 2025–2026 renews CIFEJ’s commitment to connecting cinema, education, and youth engagement through an international platform designed for shared learning, networking, and complementing media production. Conceived as a space that links professional exchange and latest developments with pedagogical reflection, the Series brings together educators, students, filmmakers, media professionals, and cultural practitioners committed to enriching learning through film and creative media, while also offering an upskilling competence framework.

Building on CIFEJ’s longstanding mission to promote both the artistic and educational value of cinema, the Series highlights how storytelling encourages imagination, critical thinking, and intercultural understanding.

Throughout the 2025–2026 cycle, the webinars will explore themes shaped by contemporary educational needs.

Main Strands of the CIFEJ Webinars 2025–2026

  • Media and Film Education
  • Animation and New Media
  • Media Literacy and Digital Well-Being
  • Film Aesthetics and Philosophy in the Classroom
  • Film Festivals & Networking: How to Promote Your Work Globally
  • Repositioning the Film Industry: Production, Curation, and Promotion of Children’s Content

A central strand will focus on Media and Film Education, presenting practical approaches for integrating film analysis, visual literacy, and creative expression into school curricula. Complementing this, selected case studies will introduce digital tools and collaborative platforms that are transforming classrooms into creative practice hubs.

Additional sessions will cover Animation Workshop Design, offering step-by-step guidance for co-creating meaningful animation projects, as well as Media Literacy and Cinematherapy, featuring good practices for helping diverse communities navigate today’s media landscape and use cinema as a space for reflection, emotional expression, and digital empowerment. The programme will also delve into Cinema and Philosophy for Children, emphasizing film’s potential to spark inquiry, ethical dialogue, and empathy among young audiences.

Another major strand will highlight Film Festival and Industry Outlines on organization, curation, and production for children and youth. These webinars will explore how festivals for young audiences can serve as vibrant educational ecosystems and tools for audience development—sharing insights on curating age-appropriate programmes, involving young juries, and designing activities that engage schools and families. They will also showcase emerging practices in children’s film production, offering guidance on supporting young creators and addressing ethical considerations when working with minors.