Competition Interactive & Digital Storytelling (GOLDENER SPATZ Festival)

The competition “Interactive & Digital Storytelling” as part of the German Children’s Media Festival GOLDENER SPATZ 2026 offers an outstanding platform for innovative German-language audiovisual storytelling formats. Taking place in Thuringia, the award targets productions specifically developed for children up to 12 years old, distinguished by a high level of interactivity and digital creativity. The aim is to promote and honor formats that introduce young audiences to media content in a playful manner while meeting the highest technical and educational standards. The award ceremony will take place in June 2026 in Gera and Erfurt and will be presented by a children’s jury, ensuring special media attention for the winning projects.

Eligible to participate are companies, private individuals, and non-profit organizations from the cultural and media sectors who have submitted a German-language production related to the specified thematic areas. A prerequisite is the focus on interactive or digital storytelling for children up to 12 years old. Evaluation criteria include innovation content of the format, quality of audiovisual implementation, and child-appropriate communication. Online submissions are accepted exclusively via the Filmchief platform and must include the completed submission form, a detailed project description, as well as presentation material or a trailer. The competition not only supports the creative development of new formats but also connects producers and developers with the vibrant community of young festival visitors and sustainably strengthens the German-language children’s media landscape.