# Algiers International Film Festival youth initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/algiers-international-film-festival-youth-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-09-05T08:24:55.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Algiers International Film Festival (AIFF) announced the creation of its inaugural Youth Jury for its 13th edition, which is scheduled to be held in Algiers from December 5 to 12, 2026. 

Thirteen Algerian youths between the ages of 18 and 28 will be selected to review films in the festival’s feature, short, and Discovery sections. These members will participate in deliberations to award the Youth Jury Grand Prix and special mentions. Additionally, the jury will contribute to editorial content by producing a critical journal featuring written reviews, filmed interviews, and podcasts for the official festival website.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: International Children and Youth Film Festival launches teenage journalist program

The 38th International Children and Youth Film Festival is recruiting teenage journalists aged 13-16 for training in news writing and media production.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/international-children-and-youth-film-festival-launches-teenage-journalist-program

### 2026-08-23: Algiers International Film Festival launches inaugural Youth Jury

The Algiers International Film Festival is launching its first Youth Jury, featuring 13 Algerians aged 18-28 who will judge films and produce critical content during the 13th edition in December 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algiers-international-film-festival-launches-inaugural-youth-jury

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