Children's Film Society Bangladesh

Name

Children's Film Society Bangladesh

Legal name

Children's Film Society Bangladesh

Website

https://cfsbangladesh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film Festival & Cultural Education

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Exhibition (51213)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPADAKAD

Film Festivals & Festival Organizers

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Film & Video Production/Distribution/Exhibition (Cinemas, Film Festivals, Screenings)

SECONDARYMPAGAFAH

Family, Kids & Education Fairs

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Exhibitions, Fairs & Expos (Consumer/Public)

SECONDARYTHAJAKAO

Kids & Family Learning Workshops (Family Crafts, Junior Maker Classes)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Workshops & Classes (Arts, Crafts, Skills & Local Lessons)

Keywords

• Children's film festival
• Youth filmmaking programs
• Film education workshops
• International film screenings
• Cinema for children

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Support: The organization relies on support from donors and supporters to organize the biggest film festival in Bangladesh. They have a 'Support Us' program on their website inviting financial contributions.
2. Government Support: Financial assistance from the Government of Bangladesh (Ministry of Information) supports festival operations.
3. Workshop and Program Fees: Revenue from programs like Teen Film Workshop and various filmmaking workshops conducted during festivals.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Children's Film Society Bangladesh organizes the annual International Children's Film Festival Bangladesh, the only international children's film festival in the country, showcasing full-length features, shorts, experimental films, animations, and documentaries made for and by children. The organization also runs filmmaking education programs including the Teen Film Workshop (since 2016) and the Golpoghor training program, and operates an online Film Submission Portal that accepts submissions from filmmakers worldwide.

Product overview

Children's Film Society Bangladesh operates as a youth-led organization that runs the International Children's Film Festival Bangladesh - an annual countrywide film festival showcasing full-length features, shorts, experimental films, animations, and documentaries made for and by children from around the world. The organization provides programs including the Teen Film Workshop (running since 2016), Golpoghor training program, and maintains a Film Submission Portal for filmmakers. The festival features multiple competitive sections including Child Filmmakers' Section (Under 18), Young Bangladeshi Filmmakers' Section (ages 19-25), and International Film Sections. Founded in 2008, it is the biggest and only international film festival for children in Bangladesh.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Children's Film Festival Bangladesh Annual film festival showcasing full-length features, shorts, experimental films, animations, and documentaries made for and by children from around the world. It is the biggest and only international film festival for children in Bangladesh, with films submitted globally and screened free of charge at multiple Dhaka venues.
• Teen Film Workshop Annual workshop program for teenage film enthusiasts to learn filmmaking skills and techniques, conducted as part of CFS's educational programming alongside the annual film festival.
• Golpoghor Filmmaking training and education program offering children and young filmmakers hands-on instruction in film production and storytelling through CFS.
• Film Submission Portal Online portal enabling filmmakers worldwide to submit films for consideration in the annual International Children's Film Festival Bangladesh competitions.
• Child Filmmakers' Section Competition section of the festival for young filmmakers under 18 years of age, featuring films made by children themselves for selection and screening.
• Young Bangladeshi Filmmakers' Section Competition section of the festival dedicated to emerging Bangladeshi filmmakers aged 19-25, providing a platform to screen and compete with their short and feature-length films.
• International Film Section Competitive section of the festival featuring international children's films from around the world, including both short and feature-length films across competitive and non-competitive tracks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 101 films screened from 40 countries in 2023
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Alliance Française de DhakacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 September 2023Venue partner for the 16th International Children's Film Festival Bangladesh 2023. Provided screening venue at Plot No 26, Road 3 Mirpur Rd, Dhaka 1205. Used for screenings during the last 2 days of the festival.
• Bangladesh Shilpakala AcademycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 September 2023Government cultural institution providing National Art Gallery venue for festival screenings. Main venue for 16th Festival with National Theatre Hall and National Gallery auditoriums used for screenings.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• New York International Children's Film Festival: A major North American children's film festival with international competition sections and juries of young people. Comparable to CFS in targeting children as both audience and programmers.
• Schlingel International Film Festival: An international film festival for children and young audiences held annually in Chemnitz, Germany. Directly comparable as a long-running dedicated children's film festival with international competition sections and educational programming.
• International Children's Film Festival of India (ICFFI – The Golden Elephant): Biennial international children's film festival organized by the Children's Film Society, India with government backing. Closest geographic peer to CFS, operating a similar state-supported children's film festival model in South Asia.
• Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young People: Greek festival dedicated to children's and youth cinema, running international competitions and educational activities. Comparable to CFS in scale, international submissions, and educational side programming.
• Ale Kino! International Young Audience Film Festival: One of the oldest international film festivals for children and youth, based in Poznań, Poland. Comparable to CFS in mission (films made for and by children), international competition format, and youth engagement focus.
• Chicago International Children's Film Festival: One of the largest competitive children's film festivals in North America, run by Facets. Directly comparable to CFS for its international competition, child filmmaker sections, and educational programming.
• Giffoni Film Festival: Italy's leading international film festival for children and young adults. Directly comparable to CFS as a large-scale, internationally recognized children's film festival combining screenings, competitions, and youth workshops.
• Zlin Film Festival – International Film Festival for Children and Youth: The world's oldest film festival for children and youth, held annually in Zlín, Czech Republic. Comparable as a multi-decade dedicated children's film festival with international submissions, competitive sections, and educational side programs.
• Junior Film Fleadh: Ireland's festival for young filmmakers, with strong programming for children and teenagers producing their own films. Comparable to CFS's child filmmaker sections and youth-led organizational ethos.

Regional players

• Buster Film Festival: Denmark's international film festival for children and youth, organized by the Danish Film Institute. Comparable in mission but operates in a different geography with significantly larger institutional backing than CFS.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCfsZjBbE1aQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/cfsbangladesh
• Instagraminstagram.com/cfsbangladesh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/children's-film-society-bangladesh

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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