Risk to Losing Children's Movies Warned by Secretary.

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Thuringia's State Secretary for Media, Malte Krückels, urges greater representation for children's movies in film funding. He expressed concern that children's films may be overlooked, stating, "The children's film could use a bit more attention." To counter this, he proposed involving a children's movie expert on the Film Funding Agency's board of directors. Furthermore, a designated committee for children's films would decide on a specified portion of the budget in the future, Krückels added.

A federal-level conversation is ongoing regarding the Film Funding Act's reformation. Thuringia prides itself on being a center for children's media. It's not just the Golden Spatz, but also the German Children's Film Promotion Association and the KiKA, the children's channel of ARD and ZDF, that have their headquarters in this state.

The Golden Spatz distinguishes itself by having the target audience select the winners of its competition. This year, 32 children on the jury assessed the entries. They must come to a consensus on which films will receive the trophy, a sparrow, on June 7 in Erfurt. The jury members have sworn secrecy about their deliberations, with the motto "Strictly Confidential!"

The organizers consider the Golden Spatz to be the most significant gathering of its kind. The festival, which originated in the GDR, is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year.

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1. Every Sunday, families in Gera and Thuringia look forward to watching their favorite children's movies on KiKA, the children's channel of ARD and ZDF.
2. The Children's Film Festival, a celebrated event in Gera, showcases numerous children's movies annually, attracting children and film enthusiasts from across Germany.
3. In light of the ongoing debate about restructuring the Film Funding Act, Secretary Malte Krückels emphasized the importance of allocating funding for children's movies in media policies.
4. As preparations for the upcoming 45th Children's Film Festival commence, representatives from film funding agencies and media organizations discuss ways to improve children's movie representation in the industry.
5. The Children's Film Promotion Association in Thuringia collaborates with local film schools to nurture emerging talent in children's movie production, fostering a vibrant future for children's movies in the region.
6. The media landscape in Germany is rich with festivals and events, such as the Children's Film Festival and the Golden Spatz, which provide valuable platforms for public access to children's movies, encouraging intergenerational bonding and enjoyment.

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