The International Centre for Films for Children and Young People – CIFEJ is an NGO active as the only global network of audio-visual professionals working for children and young people. Established under the auspices of UNESCO in 1955, it is committed to advocating for children’s rights in audiovisual storytelling, while ensuring diverse cultural narratives in the context of children’s audiovisual media production and education. CIFEJ collaborates with international networks and festivals, in order to promote the production and dissemination of films for children and young audiences, as well as to raise awareness about the importance of quality children’s film and media. It also supports media educators by organizing film and media workshops, facilitates multiple occasions of knowledge exchange and international networking, and hosts or participates in international fora and conferences.
Since January 2025, CIFEJ’s Head Office is based in Athens, Greece, and is hosted by the Hellenic Film and Audiovisual Centre – Creative Greece S.A., under Creative Hub GR.
The elected president & board members for the current GA 2025-27 are as below:
President: Jitendra Mishra (India)
Secretary General: Mr. Vassilis Karamitsanis (Greece)
Executive Director: Ms. Irene Andriopoulou, (Greece)
Board Of Directors:
Ms. Pamela Bisson (Canada),
Mr. Doros Demetriou (Cyprus),
Mr. Huang Jun (China),
Mr. Anis Lassoued (Tunisia),
Ms. Emma Pendiuc (Romania),
Ms. Elham Shrivani (Iran),
Mr. Mitsuo Tahira (Japan).
CIFEJ Athens HQ Coordinator : Ms Katerina Virvidaki
Contact: cifej@ekkomed.gr