Youth
Ale Kino! is the place for all young film lovers!
If you’re:
14–16 years old:
- apply to join the Youth Jury for feature films.
16–18 years old:
- apply to join the Youth Jury for short films,
apply to join the Youth Programming Council,
become a festival volunteer.
Youth Jury
We’re always eager to hear what young viewers think about our festival films. That’s why we’ve created space for their voices through two juries: the Teen Jury and the Youth Jury.
The Youth Jury’s job is to watch all competition films and choose the one they believe is the most powerful, meaningful, and memorable. Their award is presented to the filmmakers during the official Gala.
To participate, you must:
- be between 14 and 18 years old (born between 2007 and 2011)
- watch films in the 14–17 age category
- submit a short video (up to 3 minutes) titled: “A film that recently amazed me”
We’re looking for participants who:
- are passionate about cinema
- live in Poznań or the surrounding area
- are available to attend screenings from November 23–30, 2025 (festival dates)
Recruitment for the Youth Jury for the 43rd Ale Kino! Festival is now closed. We’ll introduce this year’s jurors on our website and social media in September.
Youth Programming Council
This informal group of 16–18-year-olds helps shape the festival. Alongside our programming team, Council members watch films for teenage audiences, analyze them, and recommend titles for this year’s festival lineup.
By joining, you’ll gain insight into how a film festival is curated — and your opinion will truly count.
Recruitment for this year’s Youth Programming Council has ended. We’ll introduce the members soon.
Volunteering
Join our amazing team of Ale Kino! volunteers! To sign up, email us at: wolontariat@alekino.com.
Follow us on social media — we’ll share more reminders about volunteering opportunities! Volunteers are the heart of our festival. Without them, the event couldn’t happen! They:
- support guests and the festival office
- asssist with cinema spaces and audiences
- help run the Guest Zone
- make new friends
- meet inspiring people
- watch tons of great festival films
- and often stay with the Ale Kino! team long after the festival ends.
Volunteering is open to anyone aged 16 and up.
Ale Kino! Festival
Get ready for an unforgettable program! This year, we’re bringing you the best in coming-of-age cinema, top-notch animation, and exciting short films.
You’ll discover stories from all around the globe, meet filmmakers, and find plenty of inspiration for those long, deep post-movie conversations with friends.
As an audience member, you can vote for the Best Film of the Festival and help decide which feature receives the Audience Award.
And if you’re a true cinema lover ready to watch at least five films, you’ll be able to purchase a festival pass.
Mark your calendar! 43rd Ale Kino! Festival will take place from November 23rd–30th, 2025, in Poznań!
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