The European Children’s Film Association (ECFA) will honor the best films of 2024 during Berlinale in three categories, and among the nominees are two Slovak co-productions – the stop-motion feature film Living Large by Kristina Dufková and the short film My Name Is Edgar and I Have a Cow by Filip Diviak. The winners, who will be announced on February 15, 2025, during the children’s film community gathering in Berlin, are chosen by ECFA members. These awards are the only European children’s film prizes decided by industry professionals.
This year, 13 titles are competing in the feature film category, 12 titles in the short film category, and 6 titles in the documentary category. The short film My Name Is Edgar and I Have a Cow tells the story of Edgar, a boy who, during a field trip to a slaughterhouse, discovers a newborn calf that profoundly changes his otherwise ordinary life. Edgar decides to take the calf home to save it from its inevitable fate as food, but as the calf grows up and starts destroying things dear to Edgar, his life is turned upside down. The film won the ECFA Short Film Award at the International Children’s and Youth Film Festival in Oulu, Finland.
The second nominated film, Living Large, follows the story of 12-year-old Ben, who is navigating puberty while facing bullying and weight issues. His passion for food and budding talent as a chef are important to him, yet he decides to go on a diet to fit in and win the heart of his crush, Klára. The film Living Large had its world premiere at the prestigious Annecy Festival and secured its nomination thanks to winning the ECFA Award at the Just Film Children and Youth Film Festival in Tallinn, Estonia.
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