Jurors
Young Jury 14+
Helena Myszkorowska
My name is Helena Myszkorowska, I am 14 years old, and I am an aspiring actress. I am also interested in books, volleyball, and of course, films. What I love most about films is how much they can convey emotions and sensitize viewers to a particular issue.
Krystyna “Tina” Szuszkiewicz
My name is Tina, and I like to see the world through the lens of a camera. The reality surrounding me and the one seen on screen are two interlocking worlds. Watching films allows me to understand someone else’s perspective on matters that intrigue me in everyday life.
Joanna Piotrowicz
My name is Asia, and I am seventeen years old. I have been interested in film studies for almost eight years, and music has captivated me for the past four. Three years ago, I started learning to play the bass guitar, and later I picked up the keyboard and electric guitar. I also have my own band and dream of developing musically in the future or getting involved in filmmaking.
Weronika Knot
My name is Weronika, and I am from the vicinity of Częstochowa. What I like most about films are the psychology and sound effects. I enjoy discovering interesting stories and experiencing them with friends.
Jury Młodych 10+
Nina Jach
Hi, I am Nina Jach. I am a 12-year-old from Warsaw, and I am in the 6th grade. In films, I like when they address real issues and show genuine emotions. I also pay attention to the way scenes are shot.
Iwo Rajski
I am almost 13 years old. I ride a BMX bike, am learning to play the piano, and act in films. As a viewer, I enjoy unpredictable, emotion-filled stories with engaging characters.
Aleksander Niewęgłowski
I am twelve years old and enjoy traveling, sports, and films. In the world of film, I value stories that stimulate my imagination, are full of mysteries, plot twists, and can surprise me.
Jury ECFA
Chloë van Baar
Born in the Netherlands, Chloë graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Media and Culture from the University of Amsterdam in 2018, and earned a Master’s degree in Film Studies in 2020. Starting as an intern in the festival programming department in 2018, Chloë has been working as a programmer and producer at the CINEKID festival for almost three years.
Joanna Żak
A programmer and producer of film and educational events, currently associated with the International Young Audience Film Festival Ale Kino! in Poznań. She previously worked for many years with the New Horizons Association, leading original projects like Kinoranek and Kino Orbis Pictus. Joanna is a graduate of the NEXT WAVE program at Die Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin and a lecturer at the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School in Katowice. She has also served as a selector for Filmschoolfest Munich, a jury member, and a speaker at many film festivals and industry conferences.
Tanja Tlatlik
Tanja is the director of the German Children’s and Youth Documentary Film Festival doxs!. The festival takes place in November, but offers screenings and workshops in and out of schools throughout the year. Tanja studied film and audiovisual media in Bochum, Paris, Amsterdam, and Montreal. After her studies, she worked as a freelancer at festivals in the Ruhr area and Canada, such as the Toronto Film Festival and HotDocs. She continues to regularly advise other festivals on programming or serves on juries at festivals across Europe.
