Cinekid

What Cinekid does

Cinekid (legal entity Stichting Cinekid Amsterdam) is a Dutch non-profit foundation founded in 1986 that operates the world's largest children's film and media festival, headquartered in Amsterdam at Buikslotermeerplein 2009 with a team of approximately 20 staff. Its operations are organized around three pillars: Cinekid Festival (the annual autumn-holiday festival at Pathé Amsterdam Noord and 40+ partner venues across the Netherlands and Curaçao featuring films, series, masterclasses, and the 1,000 sqm MediaLab showcasing VR, AR, and AI installations), Cinekid for Professionals (an industry event attracting 400+ children's media professionals annually with talent-development programs including Script LAB, Directors LAB, Producers LINK, and a Junior Co-production Market), and Cinekid Education (Schools Programme at €5-9 per pupil, Films for Classrooms free online collection, Inflatable Cinema mobile outreach, and Junior Crew / Youth Jury engagement programs for children aged 3-14).

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of public and private grants (Ministry of Education Culture and Science, Amsterdam Fund for the Arts, Creative Europe MEDIA, Fonds 21, VSB Fonds, Mondriaan Fund, NL Filmfonds), ticket and per-pupil fees, corporate partnerships (including Pathé, NPO Zapp, VPRO Cinema, KRO-NCRV, IJswater Films, and Bollebozen/bol.com), and individual donations with legacy giving options. The organization is governed by a Managing Director (Joanne Oldenbeuving) and a supervisory board drawn from publishing (CPNB, DPG Media), cinema (Kinepolis), and media advisory (Tonk Media) sectors.

The proprietary technology footprint centers on MediaLab as a curated showcase rather than internally developed IP, supplemented by the Films for Classrooms searchable online platform and a Festival Pack distribution kit for partner theaters. Strategic positioning combines cultural mission (media literacy, access for disadvantaged schools via the Inflatable Cinema reaching 900+ students) with industry infrastructure (talent incubation, co-production financing through the €20,000 Eurimages Development Award), making Cinekid both a public-facing festival operator and a B2B platform for European children's content creation.

Name

Cinekid

Legal name

Stichting Cinekid Amsterdam

Website

https://cinekid.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cinekid is a Dutch non-profit foundation that operates the world's largest children's film and media festival in Amsterdam, complemented by industry talent-development programs and school education initiatives serving children aged 3-14, educators, and media professionals across the Netherlands and Curaçao.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's Media and Film Festival

NAICS

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Educational Services (611), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (71399)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Children’s & Youth Educational Entertainment (Edutainment) (EDAGALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Virtual Field Trips & Experiential Learning Environments (Museums, Geography, History) (EDAFAJAG), Digital/Interactive Curriculum Content (Apps, Games, Multimedia Lessons) (EDACAJAK)

Keywords

• Children's film festival
• Media education programs
• Youth talent development
• Interactive media experiences
• Film industry events

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public Funding and Grants: Cinekid receives substantial support from government ministries (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science), municipal funds (Amsterdam Fund for the Arts), EU programmes (Creative Europe MEDIA), and private foundations (Fonds 21, VSB Fonds, Mondriaan Fund, NL Filmfonds)
2. Ticket Sales and Admissions: Revenue from festival tickets (films, series, masterclasses), MediaLab admissions, and combination tickets. Prices range from €5-9 per pupil for school programmes
3. Private Donations: Individual donor support through one-time or monthly donations, plus legacy giving through will bequests
4. Corporate Partnerships: Sponsorship and partnership arrangements with companies who support the mission of inspiring children through film and media

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cinekid is a Dutch nonprofit foundation that produces and operates the world's largest children's film and media festival, held annually during the autumn holiday across 40+ locations in the Netherlands and Curaçao. It runs year-round B2B programmes for schools (Schools Programme, Films for Classrooms, Shorts by Kids, Inflatable Cinema), an industry-facing programme for children's media professionals (Script LAB, Directors LAB, Producers LINK, Industry Forum), and the 1,000 m² MediaLab showcasing VR, AR, and AI experiences for children aged 3–14.

Product overview

Cinekid is a multi-platform children's film and media organization with three core pillars: Cinekid Festival (the world's largest children's film and media festival), Cinekid for Professionals (industry event for children's media), and Cinekid Education (educational programs for schools). The platform includes the MediaLab (1000 sqm technology showcase with VR/AR/AI experiences), talent development programs (Script LAB, Directors LAB, Producers LINK), and youth engagement programs (Junior Crew, Youth Jury). Key products include the VPRO Cinekid Top 100 curated film list, Cinekid Presenteert special screenings, Films for Classrooms free online resources, and the Inflatable Cinema mobile program. The organization reaches children aged 3-14 through festivals at 40+ venues in the Netherlands and Curaçao, with year-round educational programs in schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cinekid for Professionals: The leading industry event for professionals in children's film and media, featuring talent development programs, industry forum, and networking opportunities.
• Cinekid Education
• Cinekid Festival
• MediaLab
• Cinekid Presenteert
• VPRO Cinekid Top 100

Products and services

• Cinekid Festival The world's largest children's film and media festival, held during the autumn holiday at Pathé Amsterdam Noord as the main location and 40+ venues throughout the Netherlands and Curaçao. Features film screenings, series, masterclasses, workshops, and the MediaLab for families with children aged 3-14.
• Cinekid for Professionals

Quantifiable outcome

• 40th anniversary edition celebrating 40 years of children's film and media programming
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• NPO ZappcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDutch public children's television broadcaster as media partner for festival promotion
• VPRO CinemacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner for VPRO Cinekid Top 100 selection and media content partnership
• Pathé Amsterdam NoordcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMain festival venue location partner hosting main programme and MediaLab during autumn holiday
• Young Horizons IndustrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organiser of Producers LINK programme connecting Dutch and Polish film industries
• IJswater FilmsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction company behind Emmy-winning KABAM! series; key partner for quality children's content
• Bollebozen (bol.com initiative)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership bringing Inflatable Cinema to disadvantaged schools; reaches 900+ students through cultural access programme
• KRO-NCRVmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic broadcaster co-producing KABAM! series and supporting children's media development

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Zlín Film Festival: Czech Republic's long-running international film festival for children and youth, including an industry section and educational programming. Comparable as a multi-decade European children's film festival with talent and education pillars.
• Schlingel International Film Festival: German international film festival for children and young audiences with school programmes and industry elements. Comparable in combining kids' curated screenings, school outreach, and an industry-facing agenda in a Central European market.
• Ale Kino! International Young Audience Film Festival: Poznań-based international film festival for young audiences featuring competitions, industry programmes, and educational screenings. Most direct comparable as a European children's film festival with parallel industry/academic components and Cinekid's co-organiser relationship via Producers LINK.
• Buster Film Festival (Denmark): Copenhagen-based children's and youth film festival with industry events and school screenings. Comparable Nordic peer with a similar mix of curated children's programming, school programmes, and industry sessions.
• TIFF Kids (Toronto International Film Festival): Year-round children's film programming under the TIFF umbrella with industry-facing talent development components. Comparable in combining a major parent brand, dedicated kids slate, school engagement, and industry platform.
• New York International Children's Film Festival: Largest US children's film festival presenting curated international films, shorts, and series with industry and school programming. Closely comparable in mission (kids-focused curation + industry + education) and scale-tier to Cinekid.
• BFI London Film Festival - Family: Family programme within BFI London Film Festival presenting curated children's films, workshops, and industry events. Comparable structure: embedded within a flagship festival brand with dedicated family/education vertical.

Broad incumbents

• Annecy International Animation Film Festival: World-leading animation festival with children's programming (Annecy Junior) and an industry market (MIFA). Comparable in hosting premieres, talent development, and MediaLab-style showcases, but operates at significantly larger scale and broader scope.
• NPO Zapp (Dutch Public Children's Broadcaster): Dutch public broadcaster's children's brand, Cinekid's core media partner. Comparable as a Netherlands-based children's content curator and broadcaster, but operates as a permanent network rather than an annual festival/industry platform.

Regional players

• Young Horizons Industry: Warsaw-based industry event for children's film producers co-organising Cinekid's Producers LINK programme. Comparable as a regional industry platform, but with narrower geographic focus on Poland rather than pan-European.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Cinekid
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cinekid-festival

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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