CIFEJ

Established under the auspices of UNESCO in 1955, the International Centre for Films for Children and Young People – CIFEJ is an NGO active as the only global network of audio-visual professionals working for children and young people. The International Centre of Films for Children and Young People (CIFEJ) is an international non- governmental organization emerging from the conference held by UNES

01/04/2026

What if every classroom had a cinema corner? 🎬
Film in education is not just about watching — it’s about learning to think, feel, and understand the world through stories.

27/03/2026

Reflections from our latest CIFEJ webinar 🎬🌍
On Thursday, 26 March 2026, CIFEJ hosted the 2nd session of its Educational Webinar Series, “The Teacher-Leader in Film Education”, led by Dragan Milinkovic Fimon.

✨ Key takeaways:
• 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 — not just transmitters of knowledge, but facilitators who guide, inspire, and enable participative and creative learning
• 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳𝘀 — questioning assumptions helps students (and educators) develop critical thinking and deeper understanding
• 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 — meaningful change requires shifts in mindset, redefining how we teach and how students experience learning
• 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 — fostering creativity strengthens students’ voice, confidence, and sense of agency
• 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗺 & 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 — integrating cinema into education opens space for imagination, reflection, and emotional engagement
• 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 — learning how to interpret and analyse films is essential in today’s media-rich environment
• 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 — the introduction of media consultants and public screenings can significantly enhance film education and create richer learning experiences.

Rethinking education means rethinking how we learn, create, and connect.

🔗 https://youtu.be/6dOuJIgeVmg

13/03/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫-𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐀 𝐂𝐈𝐅𝐄𝐉 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
CIFEJ presents the 2nd webinar of the CIFEJ Global Educational Webinar Series 2025–2026, an international platform dedicated to sharing good practices in film education, film production, media literacy, and creative learning.
In this session, Dragan Milinkovic Fimon from Serbia/France explores the relationship between teacher leadership and the educational potential of children’s cinema. Considering teachers not only as transmitters of knowledge, but also leaders who shape how students think, learn, and perceive their own abilities, the webinar discusses how engaging with film critically and creatively can help students cultivate their imagination, reflect on their experiences, and challenge limiting beliefs about themselves and the world around them.
Join us for this inspiring discussion, live on ZOOM, Thursday 26th March 2026, 17.00-18.30 EET.