Dear little and big filmfans,

From October 5 to 11, 2009 the SCHLINGEL ruled the CineStar Luxor Film Palast in Chemnitz. All visitors had the opportunity to enjoy a week of fantastic festival atmosphere. The newest films from all over the world competed for the treasured prizes. 118 films from 39 countries were presented to the audience and provided them with exciting, interesting and entertaining film minutes.

In addition to the sections Children´s Film, Junior Film, Youth Film, Short and Animation Film as well as Focus Germany, the section Panorama was introduced at the 14th edition of the festival. This new section offered its guests an even closer look at international film productions.

Actors, directors and producers accompanied their films to Chemnitz to answer the audience’ questions and to give autographs.

The festival took place under the auspices of the Prime Minister of the Free State Saxony, Mr Stanislaw Tillich, and the Mayoress of the city of Chemnitz, Ms Barbara Ludwig.

The final curtain of the SCHLINGEL 2009 already fell some months ago. In 2010, the year of the festival‘s 15th anniversary, we will again present the newest productions from all over the world in the area of children’s and youth films.

The 15th edition of the SCHLINGEL International Film Festival for Children and Young Audience will take place from September 27 to October 3, 2010.