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Annually, the YMA gathers all the best and most innovative programme entries from the latest PRIX JEUNESSE INTERNATIONAL festival happening every sexond year in Munich.

The YMA Prix Jeunesse is meant to be a training tool that carries the festival’s creative and challenging atmosphere worldwide. It includes, on the given year that the international event occurs, the screening of the Prix Jeunesse International winners within the programming of the YMA Children & Youth Conference, and on the hiatus year of the international event, all videos are made available on the YMA Media Gallery.

This is a unique opportunity to see content from around the world that you won’t find anywhere else. 

YMA Prix Jeunesse International Suitcase 2024

A presentation of the Shaw Rocket Funds

Explore the best and most innovative programs of the Prix Jeunesse International 2024 festival online in sync* or at your leisure**.  

This unique opportunity gives you access to content from all over the world that you won't find anywhere else. You can view the videos in person on November 6, in live synchro*, or at any time until December 1, by purchasing the link to all the videos.

To register in person, please register via the Conference.

To purchase the link for viewing and discussion in sychro*, or for viewing at any time until Dec. 1, please register here by clicking below.

* in sychro live: 
A few days before Nov. 6, you'll receive two links: one to join the discussion and presentation of the 'live' videos, and one to view the videos at your leisure until Dec. 1.

** at your leisure:
A few days before Nov. 6, you'll receive a link: one to view the videos at your leisure until Dec. 1.

Register to YMA PJI only

 

Moderator

Presentation of a selection of television programs from last May's Prix Jeunesse de Munich. Discussions are moderated by Judith Beauregard of Tobo Studio, in French and English.

We invite you to presentations and discussions of a selection of television programs from the Prix Jeunesse International 2024 in Munich last May.

Blocks of screenings from different continents will be interspersed with games to guess what young people's reactions were to watching the videos.

The discussions will be moderated by Judith Beauregard of Tobo Studio, in both French and English. 

The productions will be screened in their original version with English subtitles.

 

Schedule

November 6th  – PRIX JEUNESSE INTERNATIONAL DE L’AMJ 
8:00-8:45: Registration and breakfast 
8:45-9:00: Official opening

Presentation of a selection of television programs from last May's Prix Jeunesse de Munich. Discussions are moderated by Judith Beauregard of Tobo Studio, in French and English. 

The blocks of screenings from different continents will be interspersed with games to guess what young people's reactions were to the videos.

9:00-10:30am: Screenings and discussions - Americas block
10:30am-10:45am: Break
10h45- 12h15: Screenings and discussions - Asia and Oceania block
12h15-13h30 : Lunch
13h30-15h00 : Screenings and discussions - Europe block
15h00- 15h15 : Break
15h15-16h45: Screenings and discussions - Scandinavia block
16h45-17h00: Closing remarks

Program - Video List

AMERICAS BLOCK

Days of thunder | Mexique – 16 min – F / Drame live-action – 10-15
Luna, 14, finds it difficult to use a menstrual cup at school because of the lack of clean water. She organizes an event with her classmates to collect rainwater. A short film that tackles the universal challenges of menstrual hygiene and access to water.

Desert lights | Chile – 19 min – F / Drame live-action – 7-10
Antay, a 12-year-old boy living in the Atacama desert, witnesses his town's struggle against drought.

My name is maalum | Brésil – 8 min – F / Animation – 7-10
The story of a young black Brazilian girl who, supported by her loving Afrocentric family, turns her sadness into pride after facing racism at school because of her African name.

Kwat and Jai : The baby heros of xingu | Brésil – 20 min – F / Drame live-action + animation  – 2-6
“Kwat and Jaí” follows the journey of twin brothers, Sun and Moon, in search of their mother, swallowed by an anaconda, drawing on indigenous mythology and traditions.

ASIAN AND OCEANIA BLOCK

Wha wha wha what's it all about!? | Japon – 3 min - NF / Education + animation – 10-15
The program is aimed at teenagers who tend to rely on secondary information such as online news. It offers verified information and a chance to reflect on the facts.

Runaway girl | Japon – 15/44 min - F / Drame live-action – 10-15
In rural Japan, a young girl mourns the death of her mother and runs away to live with her aunt, hoping to discover the truth about her mother's death. The film highlights the impact of suicide on families and explores children's resilience in the face of loss.

Madrasa | Israël – 23 min - F / Drame live-action – 10-15
A groundbreaking comedy-drama series that explores the conflicts and dilemmas of a bilingual Jewish-Arab school.

Having fun in the mountains | Taiwan – 15 min - NF / Docu – 7-10
A new reality show for kids, looking for nature-loving adventurers. The show encourages little explorers to share their discoveries, using nature as a springboard for various journeys.

Hello to me in 100 years | Taiwan – 10 min - NF / Docu – 7-10
This documentary, structured around interviews with children's workshops, captures their imaginative vision of the future.

Mitateru-Phose : let's change perspectives | Japon – 10 min - NF / Education-magazine – 2-6
A program that uses the ancient Japanese technique of “mitate” to transform everyday objects and scenes into new, imaginative forms. The aim is to stimulate children's creativity and perspective through interactive segments.

Crazy fun park | Australie – 3/28 min - F / Drame live-action – 10-15
A humorous horror story about a group of dead or undead teenagers and their shared adventures in an abandoned theme park.

EUROPEAN BLOCK

Timmyland | Pays-Bas – 20 min - NF / Comédie – 10-15
Presenter Tim den Besten explores the differences between dictatorship and democracy as he strives to create his own country, “Timmyland”. A humorous and nuanced approach to democratic values for children.

Deadly mission shark | Royaume Unis – 10/28 min - NF / Docu – 10-15
Presenter Steve Backshall takes ten kids on a mission to Bimini's shark sanctuary to teach them scuba diving and shark conservation, with the aim of creating a new generation of shark advocates.

Summer without you | Pays-Bas – 15 min - NF / Docu – 7-10
Julie, a 10-year-old coping with her parents' divorce, finds comfort and new perspectives at a single-parent campsite in France, where she bonds with other children facing similar challenges.

Save our wildlife | Royaume Unis – 10/28 min - NF / Docu – 7-10
In a children's documentary, Aneeshwar and his friends highlight the species threatened by climate change around the world and urge that action be taken to prevent their extinction.

Dancing Juli | Allemagne – 15/43 min - F / Drame live-action – 7-10
Juli, a confident 15-year-old dancer, faces gossip about her weight and unexpected romantic interest. The film aims to show the complexity of self-acceptance and beauty ideals.

Roots and fruits | Royaume Unis – 5 min - NF / Variété – 2-6
A musical variety show that educates and entertains children through comedy, fun facts and dynamic performances featuring animated characters based on fruits and vegetables.

The smeds and the smoos | Royaume Unis – 2/27 min - F / Drame animation – 2-6
On a distant planet, Janet and Bill, from the divided families of Smeds and Smoos, force their warring families to overcome their differences and unite.

SCANDINAVIA BLOCK

Like me | Norvège – 33 min - F / Drame live-action – 10-15
A series that aims to expose the pressure many young people feel about their sexual beginnings, addressing the fact that many of them use porn as their introduction to sex.

Superhero Academy | Norvège – 15 min - F / Drame live-action – 7-10
A comedy series that follows first-graders at a unique boarding school for future superheroes, exploring universal challenges through the prism of extraordinary abilities. A series that aims to boost children's self-esteem.

Fantus Musikantus | Norvège – 12 min - NF / Variété – 2-6
A series for toddlers that aims to engage young viewers through familiar songs and interactive games, encouraging learning and participation in a predictable, humorous format suited to their pace.

Bo Bear Show | Norvège – 12 min - NF / Jeu – 2-6
A studio game show for preschoolers where three-year-old participants engage in fun challenges guided by Bo the Bear, fostering teamwork and the development of age-appropriate skills.

Team nuggets | Danemark – 7 min - F / Comédie animation – 2-6
A fast-paced elementary school comedy featuring ambitious hen Karla and her diverse classmates, navigating chaotic school life to learn about friendship, understanding and self-control.

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