Children's Film Competition Award
A jury of local children presents the Children's Film Competition Award of 2000 euros, sponsored by the Oulun Energia company, to the director of the best film in the Children's film competition.
Global Future Prize
The 4H Association of Oulu presents the Global Future Prize to the best film in the youth film competition.
Look at Me... Award
The Church Media Foundation grants a 1500-euro award to a Finnish feature or short film at the festival. The award is intended to support Finnish films for children and young people and encourage film makers to examine Christian responsibility and values.
ECFA Award
The ECFA Award was founded by the European Children's Film Association in 2010. It is awarded to the best European film in the Children's film competition by a jury of three ECFA members.
ECFA Short Film Award
The ECFA Short Film Award was founded by the European Children's Film Association in 2018. It is awarded to the best European children's short film by a jury of three ECFA members.
A Better World Award
A Better World Award is given to an individual, organisation or body that has made a significant contribution to the field of children's and youth cinema.
Jury of Children's Film Competition
Benjamin Aavaluoto, Oulu International School Minttu Fonó, Oulu Steiner School Neve Ilmarinen, Oulu Steiner School Adele Karvosenoja, Oulu Steiner School Väinö Kohonen, Oulu Steiner School Senja Luukinen, Myllytulli School Peppi Murto, Tuira School Aapo Paakkolanvaara, Tuira School Teea Patokoski, Myllytulli School Elsa Tikkanen, Oulu International School Oiva Ukonmaanaho, Myllytulli School
Jury of Youth Film Competition
Helka Kupsala Kerttu Lampinen Iitami Skiftesvik
Juror of Finnish Competition
Rebekka Naatus
Rebekka Naatus is a communications manager from Ylikiiminki who now lives in Helsinki and is an avid lover of art and culture.
Antti Kairakari
Antti Kairakari is a Finnish screenwriter and producer who brings the sensitivity of a former dancer and the harshness of the north to his stories. As the founder of Whatevergroup, based in Oulu, he develops thrillers, satires, and historical dramas in which intensity and compassion go hand in hand. Known for his hands-on approach to both writing and production, Kairakari builds a European home for unique and heartfelt storytelling.
Sigrid Klausmann
My name is Sigrid Klausmann. I grew up in a house with six siblings, my beloved parents and grandparents, in the Black Forest. It was a place with lots of laughter, singing and little money. I am a director and producer for documentary film since about 20 years. Before that I worked as a Modern Dance teacher and choreographer the same number of years. In my first profession I was a teacher for physical education. So, my whole professional life had a connection with the adolescents. Their lives, their thoughts and ideas, their view of the world have always interested me. This deep interest has not been lost to this day. “Girls Don’t Cry” will be my last film. I dedicated it to my granddaughter Franka Lilli. When she was born, I asked myself, what will her life look like in a world where the rights of girls and women are once again threatened?
Mikk Rand
Mikk Rand is an Estonian cultural innovator and film education expert with a strong background in animation filmmaking. In 2001, he founded Kinobuss, an initiative that brought films and filmmaking workshops to communities across Estonia, helping to make cinema accessible to all. Over the years, he has worked to strengthen film culture through creative and educational projects that connect people and regions. Today, he works at the Estonian Film Institute as an expert focused on developing film literacy and promoting audiovisual education nationwide. His work reflects a deep commitment to expanding cultural participation and ensuring that film remains a living, shared experience across Estonia.