Film Festival "Golden Sparrow" Seeks Approval for Shooting in Gera - 30 Judges On Board
In Gera, the city will serve as a convening point for young cinema enthusiasts and the children's media industry from June 1st, marking the commencement of the 33rd Golden Sparrow Children's Media Festival. The event will launch with narratives centering on the theme of growing up.
A notable gathering occurred at Gera's main station on Friday afternoon, as the Intercity train pulled in at 3:55 PM on platform 2. Key figures of the upcoming festival, including Festival Director Elisabeth Wenk, mentors, the Golden Sparrow itself, Gera's Mayor Kurt Dannenberg, and 30 children aged 9 to 13 from Germany, Switzerland, South Tyrol, the Principality of Liechtenstein, Austria, the German minority in Denmark, Luxembourg, and Romania, convened for the first time. Some of these young participants had begun their journey as early as 5 AM to ensure their punctuality in Gera, where they will spend a week assessing competition entries.
Visitors interested in learning more about the Golden Sparrow Children's Media Festival may find relevant information [here]. The festival's first films and television contributions will be screened on Sunday, commencing at 9:30 AM at the Metropol Kino Gera. From 1 PM, young attendees can access the Pop-Up Media Workshop at the Culture and Congress Center.
The official opening of the Golden Sparrow will occur at 4 PM on the same day at the Culture and Congress Center in Gera, under the patronage of Thuringia's Minister President Mario Voigt. The Germany premiere of "The Secret Floor" will serve as the opening film, with over 70 cast and crew members expected to attend. The official opening ceremony will take place at the Culture and Congress Center.
After a week of assessing competition entries, participants can explore various aspects of their lifestyle at the Pop-Up Media Workshop from 1 PM, where fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, and home-and-garden sessions are planned. Travel enthusiasts may also enjoy the festival, as it offers opportunities to connect with individuals from Germany, Switzerland, South Tyrol, the Principality of Liechtenstein, Austria, the German minority in Denmark, Luxembourg, and Romania. The event evenings can be a perfect chance to discuss and celebrate the fusion of cinema, lifestyle, and travel experiences.
