Athens International Children's Film Festival 2024

The Festival returns for its 7th consecutive year, bringing a vibrant programme of screenings and activities across the city. This year’s theme, “Get Up!” encourages audiences to face life’s challenges with optimism and flair. The lineup features films, live-dubbed screenings, and popular programmes like Baby & Me, Shorts for Tots, and Playful Friends, along with surprises both inside and outside the theatres.

A highlight of the festival is Tell Them About Us (2024), directed by Rand Beiruti. This powerful documentary follows a group of girls transitioning from adolescence to adulthood, each leaving their homeland in search of a better future. What inspired Beiruti to tell this story? How did the idea evolve, and what goes into the brainstorming process for such a documentary? Can teenagers turn their ideas into short documentaries?

Beiruti herself will lead an Experiential Educational Workshop, “The Director’s Perspective: How to Create a Documentary,” in English for participants aged 12+ on November 23 at 5 pm at the Megaron Athens Concert Hall – Educational Programmes Room.

In line with its commitment to accessibility, select screenings and activities will be adapted for children on the autism spectrum and those with hearing or visual impairments.

Check out the full screening schedule and book your tickets now to be part of this inclusive cinematic celebration.