lucas international children's film festival
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
LUCAS is Germany's oldest film festival for young audiences, founded in 1974 and held annually in Frankfurt am Main, showcasing award-winning international children's and youth films for viewers aged 3 to 18+. It is notable for its three competition sections—Kids, Teens, and Youngsters—where young jurors alongside professional juries select winners, and for featuring diverse filmic forms including fiction, documentary, animation, and experimental formats beyond mainstream commercial productions.
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+57 pts)
- FIAPF Accredited (44 festivals worldwide)
- 49 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at DFF – Deutsches Filminstitut & Filmmuseum
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
1977
Venue
DFF – Deutsches Filminstitut & Filmmuseum
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
1
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