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Festival
23rd Youth and Children's Film Festival
Programme
#youngfilmmaker

The third edition of the international Young Filmmaker programme, where the créme de la créme of films produced by young people are screened as part of the official selection of Just Film festival. The programme is divided into two distinct screenings where the winners of local film festivals and the Just Film scholarship competition are shown.

Screenings

2nd Hall Apollo Kino Solaris
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Screening duration

Scholarship Call Supportes

PÖFF

PÖFF

Films

Baltic premiere

The Soup

Local title
Supp
Director
Joan Torres Calderon
Country
Canada
Year
2023
Festival
23rd Youth and Children's Film Festival
Programme
#youngfilmmaker
Genre
traditional animation
Subject
interpersonal relationships, environment, journey

“The Soup” is a charming story about a robot farmer, our beloved protagonist, who embarks on a very special adventure. His mission? Make the perfect soup. But beyond the soup, this film has a deep and meaningful message that I want to convey.
In a world that is fast-paced and full of distractions, “The Soup” invites us to stop and savour every moment of our lives. Our beloved robot farmer, through his process of making soup, teaches us the importance of being patient, appreciating the small details, and finding joy in the simplest things.

Director
Joan Torres Calderon
Screenwriter
Joan Torres Calderon
Cast
Farmer Robot
Producer
Joan Torres Calderon
Editor
Joan Torres Calderon
Music
Kyle Cox
Sound
Joan Torres Calderon
Animation
Joan Torres Calderon
Runtime
Language
no dialogue

International premiere

The Name

Local title
Nimi
Director
Kirke Kask
Country
Estonia
Year
2023
Festival
23rd Youth and Children's Film Festival
Programme
#youngfilmmaker
Genre
mystery
Subject
society, dystopia, youth

In a world where names have been banned and the young generation doesn't know what books are, a group of teenagers find an old house and something they shouldn't find. Now they have to decide whether to be loyal to the government or investigate the matter further.

Director
Kirke Kask
Screenwriter
Kirke Kask
Cast
Marii-Eliise Ats, Mairo Libba, Siim Oskar Ots, Robin Rämmer, Gerda Marie Paulson, Kristiina Puija, Kristella Uiboaed, Ida Lill-Põllu, Merili Viks, Marten Gustav Lähker, Kirke Kask
Producer
Kirke Kask
DoP
Kirke Kask
Editor
Kirke Kask
Runtime
Language
Estonian, English
Subtitles
English

International premiere

Money Burns the Pocket

Local title
Raha põletab tasku
Original title
Деньги жгут карман
Director
Jan Buchmann
Country
Estonia
Year
2023
Festival
23rd Youth and Children's Film Festival
Programme
#youngfilmmaker
Genre
cartoon
Subject
child-parent relationships, support, education

A short and educational story about a 10 year old boy who spends his pocket money on his friends without thinking. One day he sets himself a goal to buy a scooter. His behavior pattern with money will change and other family members will also benefit from it.

Director
Jan Buchmann
Screenwriter
Jan Buchmann
DoP
Jan Buchmann
Editor
Jan Buchmann
Runtime
Language
Estonian
Subtitles
English

International premiere

The Green Bangers

Local title
Rohelised Paugutajad
Director
Jaagup Koov, Joosep Koov
Country
Estonia
Year
2023
Festival
23rd Youth and Children's Film Festival
Programme
#youngfilmmaker
Genre
crime film
Subject
humour, youth, law

The Green Bangers are two police agents, Peeter Apple and Ruuter Frog, who solve the most complex mysteries. They always wear green clothes. Their boss is Colonel Kaater Cream. This time their mission is to solve the theft of Mr. Masbadageritaferdinandinovich’s safe, the value of which reaches millions. During the investigation, suspicious circumstances and family ties come to light but no mystery is too difficult for the Green Bangers. Chases ensue and guns are fired. Of course, they also get into funny and absurd situations that no one can expect.

Director
Jaagup Koov, Joosep Koov
Screenwriter
Jaagup Koov
Cast
Jaagup Koov, Joosep Koov, Karl Kalkin, Heiki Koov, Mia Sakarias
DoP
Joosep Koov
Editor
Joosep Koov
Sound
Joosep Koov
Runtime
Language
Estonian
Subtitles
English

International premiere

The Cycle

Local title
Tsükkel
Director
Anne Maria Vaher, Kevin Kikas, Hugo Kinsigo
Country
Estonia
Year
2023
Festival
23rd Youth and Children's Film Festival
Programme
#youngfilmmaker
Genre
drama
Subject
drugs, lifestyle, youth

The viewer of the film is drawn into an infinite cycle - a journey between life and death. Peedu and Robert are inseparable friends, wandering around, looking for answers. Instead of answers, their journey raises serious questions that make them look deeply into themselves.

Director
Anne Maria Vaher, Kevin Kikas, Hugo Kinsigo
Screenwriter
Kevin Kikas, Hugo Kinsigo
Cast
Kevin Kikas, Hugo Kinsigo, Maria Oper, Kevin Kalder
Producer
Grete Kaio
Editor
Mattias Mängel
Sound
Kirkke Jagomäe, Markus Kuslap
Runtime
Language
Estonian
Subtitles
English

International premiere

Red-handed Rascals

Local title
Pikanäpuamet
Director
Timo Lipp, Jan-Markus Maasepp
Country
Estonia
Year
2023
Festival
23rd Youth and Children's Film Festival
Programme
#youngfilmmaker
Genre
crime film
Subject
social status, burglary, cars

Hinrikus is a highly intelligent individual, but he lacks the financial means to achieve his goals. In an effort to overcome his financial struggles, he devises a plan to rob the wealthiest man in town. To carry out this heist, he enlists the help of two unlikely accomplices: Miia, a young woman, and Ardo, a car mechanic.

Director
Timo Lipp, Jan-Markus Maasepp
Screenwriter
Timo Lipp, Jan-Markus Maasepp
Cast
Rea Haljasmäe, Raul Rõkk, Timo Lipp, Mattias Härm, Juss Kaspar Lvovs, Kaur Tõra, Mattias Nurga, Erik Eduard Laht, Brigita Eva Varrak
Producer
Timo Lipp, Jan-Markus Maasepp
DoP
Maarit Põllu
Cinematographer
Jan-Markus Maasepp
Art director
Kaur Hendrikson
Editor
Jan-Markus Maasepp
Sound
Uku Kaarel Neemre
Runtime
Language
Estonian
Subtitles
English