Tier 3
Zlin, Czech Republic
Last verified 12 June 2026
International Film Festival for Children and Youth in Zlín belongs among the oldest and largest events of its kind worldwide. Founded in 1961 in the Czechoslovak hotbed of filmmaking for children and youth, the festival gradually acquired international presence and attention.
The main submission deadline for Zlín Film Festival, International Festival for Children and Youth is around 1 March 2027. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Zlín Film Festival, International Festival for Children and Youth costs from EUR 10 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Zlín Film Festival, International Festival for Children and Youth accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Zlín Film Festival, International Festival for Children and Youth takes place in Zlin, Czech Republic.
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