Young Audience Jurys
Discover the Young Audience Jurys
- The Kids Jury
The Kids’ Jury is made up of a class of children aged between 7 and 11 from Luxembourg. The KIDS JURY AWARD is given to a work of fiction or documentary chosen from a competition of five films suitable for this age group.
In 2025, the school class of 8 to 12-year-olds of the cycle 4.1, École Fondamentale Beggen has awarded the KIDS JURY AWARD to Grüße vom Mars by Sarah Winkenstette, and stated: […] We have chosen to reward a film that has enabled us to learn more about autism. This film not only gives us a better understanding of the needs of autistic children, but also highlights the important place they have in our society, despite their differences. We are delighted to announce that the winner of the Children’s Jury is Grüße vom Mars by Sarah Winkenstette. Tom’s mission was captivating and we shared his emotions throughout the film. The bond between him and his family is very inspiring and his inner world is accurately portrayed, making it easy for us to put ourselves in his shoes.
- The School Jury
The School Jury is made up of a class of Luxembourg high school students aged between 12 and 15. The SCHOOL JURY AWARD ist given to a work of fiction or a documentary chosen from a competition of five films suitable for this age group.
The 7th Classe Découverte at Lycée Robert Schuman has awarded the film Sieger Sein, by Yoleen Yusef, with the SCHOOL JURY AWARD.
[…] We decided to award the School Jury Prize to Sieger Sein by Soleen Yusef. The film’s message really struck a chord with us: you have to learn to overcome your prejudices, make amends for your mistakes and show solidarity – that’s how you can really win.
We also appreciated that the director made us think that not everything is black and white. Even those who do evil have a story behind them and there is always a reason for their actions, even if it doesn’t necessarily excuse them.
Finally, we’d like to give a special mention to Anthony Schatteman’s film Young Hearts, which deserves to be seen by many people! The actors are incredibly good and the message of acceptance of homosexuality is very strong. As in Sieger sein, we understand that cohesion is essential to living together. There’s nothing wrong with being different!”
- Youth Jury Award by Kinepolis
Composed of young film passionate aged 16 and over, the Youth Jury 2024 is called to view and analyse a selection of films in various categories. The Young Jury will work alongside the members of the international jury and – following its deliberations – will award the “Youth Jury Award – by Kinepolis” at the awards ceremony at Kinepolis Kirchberg.
The seven students from the class 3 A Media of the Lycée Robert-Schuman has decided to give the YOUTH JURY AWARD – BY KINEPOLIS to Home Game by Lidija Zelovic.
[…] Over the past two weeks, the festival has broadened our view on the world by giving us insight on different cultures and realities. Each movie awakened different ideas, leaving a lasting impression with every scene. We were particularly moved by the volcanic eruption of emotions that followed us throughout Hanami directed by Denise Fernandes. A beautifully illustrated production that explores the story of a young girl growing up in Cape Verde. Moving on to this night’s winner, we want to again express our gratitude and deepest appreciation to all the nominees in this category. Unfortunately, there is only one award to be given. This director’s lifework portrays her struggles integrating into a foreign country. This emotionally powerful film, with its masterful narration, left an unforgettable impact that made it clear to us that it would be our winner. The Youth Jury winner for 2025 is Home Game from Lidija Zelovic.
