Young programmers
Would you like to be the first to watch the latest (youth) films, discuss them, and put together your own program at the Antwerp Youth Film Festival?
Join the club of young programmers.
Through the young programmers' program, young people aged 12 to 15 have the opportunity to actively participate in the programming of the Antwerp Youth Film Festival. As a group, you decide which films for ages 12+ will be shown at the festival and you help decide on accompanying events, communication campaigns, and guests related to this film selection.
During the festival, you, as a group of young programmers, will present the chosen program entirely on your own, provide introductions, and help supervise the additional activities. This way, you will learn firsthand how to organize a film festival!
Young programmers practical
Who?
We are looking for a group of young people aged 12 to 15 who are enthusiastic about taking a look behind the scenes of a film festival.
When?
Between October and January, we will meet four times to learn about film selection, communication, and accompanying events. The film festival is the highlight of this process, where you, as a young programmer, will present the program you have chosen.
What is the deadline for registration?
Registration for the 2026 festival is open until September 26, 2025.
Apply here
Registration for edition 2027 is now closed.
Do you like to help out during the festival?
JEF makes it easy to find or offer quality youth films and games. To broaden the horizons of children and young people. To encourage experimentation and creation.