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Animation and Stereoscopic Film School
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A creative educational space where children and teenagers create animated and VR films under the guidance of industry professionals.
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Host cities
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Talented children and teenagers from across the country
90+
Educational workshops
25+
Video tutorials on technology
About festival
Every Film Begins with a Dream
Since 2014, the Oblaka International Children's and Youth Film Festival has been a vibrant platform where children and teenagers from Russia and around the world can showcase their talents and skills in creating animated, documentary, and live-action films.
Jury
The festival winners are selected by two judging panels: the Children's Jury, made up of the festival participants, and a Professional Jury composed of experts from the film industry. In 2025, the Oblaka International Children's and Youth Film Festival will take place at Zhemchuzhina Children's Recreation Camp in Yevpatoria, Aivazovsky Children's Recreation Camp in Feodosia, and the Novoye Pokoleniye private children's camp in Perm Krai.
Workshops
The festival features not only screenings of the participants' best films but also hands-on workshops, where children learn how to create their own animated and live-action films.The workshops are led by film industry professionals who share their knowledge and experience with young aspiring filmmakers.
Unlocking Young Creative Potential
Promoting Children's and Youth Cinema
Supporting Young Talents and Creative Initiatives
Supporting Family
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Festival Mission
The festival features not only screenings of the participants' best films but also hands-on workshops, where children learn to create their own animated and live-action films. The workshops are led by film industry professionals who share their knowledge and experience with young aspiring filmmakers.
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Every Film Begins with a Dream
The brightest moments of the Oblaka Festival are creativity, new friendships, workshops, performances, and the genuine emotions of the participants. See how ideas are born, talents are revealed, and unforgettable memories are created.
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Stories Come
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Explore recordings of workshops, creative sessions, and festival events. Find even more inspiring and educational videos on our RuTube channel.
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Jury
Creativity Through the Eyes of Experts
Our jury is made up of passionate film professionals who believe in the potential of every child. Their experience, expertise, and support inspire young filmmakers to take their first steps toward remarkable creative achievements.
Evgenia Zhirkova
Lead Creative Producer at Soyuzmultfilm Animation Studio
Inna Evlannikova
TEFI Award nominee, Animation Director and Animator
Leonid Pozhidaev
Member of the Union of Cinematographers, Associate Professor and Lecturer at VGIK, Director and Production Designer
in Animation Cinema
Svetlana Dalskaya
Member of the Union of Cinematographers of the Russian Federation, Film Producer
Jury
Kids' Jury, 2025
Who can understand children's cinema better than children themselves? The members of the Children's Jury carefully review the competition entries, share their impressions, and select the films that truly touch the hearts of young audiences.
Programme
Festival Programme 2026
The festival programme brings together the finest competition films created by emerging filmmakers. Each film offers a sincere perspective on the world, reflects a unique creative vision, and tells a story through the universal language of cinema.
To Our Grandchildren About the War

Author: Vladimir Sergeyevich Borovik
City: Ussuriysk, Primorsky Krai, Russia
Year: 2025
Organization: Television Studio of the Ussuriysk Suvorov Military School
Age Section: Youth Section
Film Category: Fiction

The Way Home

Author: Viktoriya Olegovna Nikolenko
City: Moscow, Russia
Year: 2026
Organization: Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography (VGIK)
Age Section: Youth Section
Film Category: Animation

Crossroads

Author: Ulyana Vadimovna Maslova
City: Saint Petersburg, Russia
Year: 2026
Organization: Sergiyev Posad Branch of the Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography (VGIK), UNAKARM Creative Association
Age Section: Youth Section
Film Category: Animation

Sky Beneath the Water

Author: Milena Almazovna Garifyanova
City: Ufa, Russia
Year: 2026
Organization: Faculty of Arts and Graphics, M. Akmulla Bashkir State Pedagogical University
Age Section: Youth Section
Film Category: Animation
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