Exciting Youth Film Festival!
Discover captivating short films made BY and FOR children and youths - join us at Bragi Film Festival.
Date:
Main Location:
Cost:
4-6 September, 2026
5-6 Sept
13:00-17:00
Main festival, showcase, and award ceremony
Drammen kino, Norway
Bragernes torg 2A,
3017 Drammen
Kids and youths: FREE
Adults: 100 NOK
Also showing select films FREE at our SECONDARY LOCATIONS:
Secondary Locations:
4 Sept
All Day
Bridge Theme Films and Silent Films showcase
Drammensbiblioteket, Norway
Grønland 58,
3045 Drammen
4 Sept 15:00-16:30
5 Sept 12:00-13:30
Under 12 films screening
Fjell Bibliotek, Norway
Laurits Grønlands vei 21,
3035 Drammen
Have a film to submit?
Please follow this link to submit through our official FilmFreeway page:
https://filmfreeway.com/Bragi-Festival
Bragi 2026 submission deadline has passed. Please stay tuned for next years submission deadline.
Agenda & Schedule
Film screenings will be held 5-6 Sept 2026 at Drammen kino. There will be a free screening of our BRIDGE themed films and silent films at Drammensbiblioteket throughout the day on 4 Sept. There will also be a free screening of select Under 12 films at Fjell Bibliotek 15:00-16:30 4 Sept, and 12:00-13:30 5 Sept.
An optional (but incredibly fun!) opportunity for a Museum Tour to the Preus Museum will be held 4 Sept. Attendance is free and food is provided. Free transportation from Drammen to the Museum is provided. Contact Regina Udalor at Bragiasker@gmail.com to inquire and reserve your spot!
Join us for fun and festivities as we watch these amazing shorts, eat some snacks, and award prizes to the winners!
Festival Program 2026
Under 20, Under 16, and Under 12, will all have separate theater rooms within Drammen Kino.
Each room operates at it's own schedule. Please consult the programs below to learn more.
**Please Note: Exact times and order of films may change**
Under 20
Under 16
Under 12
About
Welcome to our exciting Film Festival catered for young people! Join us for a showcase of thought-provoking short films created by talented filmmakers. Expect a vibrant atmosphere, engaging discussions, and an opportunity to connect with creatives. Don't miss out on this enriching experience - come and be inspired!
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2025 Winners!
U12 Category
Best Film - Paper Love
Best Screenplay - Emo Town
Best Animation - How Was School Then and Now
U15 Category
Best Film - The Watchman
Best Screenplay - My Life in Art - "Cameraman"
Best Animation - Three Brothers - One City
U20 Category
Best Film - Bon Appetit
Best Screenplay - The Voice in Her Head
Best Animation - Semikak
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Best Actress - Deniz Özgüneylioğlu (A Concerto of Silence)
Best Actor - Jens Daniel Augestad Halvorsen (Sour Coffee)
Best Cinematography - Glory to God in the Highest
Best Costume - Mrs. Tireseas
Jury Recognition - Comatose
Rising Star - Pure Water
Jurors 2024:
Ingrid Lill Høgtun
Anders Brunn Pedersen
Chinedu Nwoffiah
'Enola'
Submitted 2023
Check out all the winning films on our
Our Mentors
Chike C. Nwoffiah
Creative Ambassador, City of San José & Founding Director, Silicon Valley African Film Festival
Chike C. Nwoffiahlistenⓘ(born 22 July 1965 in Nigeria) is a Nigerian filmmaker and arts consultant. He was listed as one of the "Top Ten Most Influential African Americans" in the San Francisco Bay AreabyCity Flight Magazine in 2000. He was Bragi's juror in 2023.
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Satine Berntsen
Writer/Director/Editor - MoonSirenProductions
Satine Berntsen is a Norwegian American dual citizen with a US Master's degree in Film Production. Satine has directed, edited, and written the short film "The Stelion Lumineer." Working as a freelance editor and full-time filmmaker, Satine's goal is to inspire and comfort as many people as possible with art and storytelling.
Ingrid Lill Høgtun
Producer at Barentsfilm as
Ingrid works as producer in Norway through her companies Barentsfilm and DUOfilm. She produced “You Will Die at Twenty” by Amjad Abu Alala (Lion of The Future–Venice 2019) and co-produced “Essential Killing”by Jerzy Skolimowski (Grand Jury Awardand Best Actor – Venice 2010) as well as the opening film of IDFA 2017, “Amal” by Mohamed Siam. She was one of Bragi's jurors in 2023.
Regina Udalor
Producer - Peridot Films AS
Regina Ohiama Udalor was born in Sokoto, Nigeria and is the first child of 4. She completed her education in Film at the National Film Institute Jos, and Masters at Manipal University and LV Prasad Film and TV Academy in India. Her desire is to be able to make movies that affect change among youths.
Festival Sponsors
Workshop Sponsors
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Drammen Kommune
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Drammen Kino
LNU
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Peridot Film
Asker Kommune
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Viken Ung
Where are we located?
Where and When
Drammen kino, Norway | Bragernes torg 2A, 3017 Drammen
Transportation
It is a 12 minute walk to the venue from the train station.
Accomodations
The nearest hotel to the venue is Origo Leilighetshotell
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements for a movie to be accepted?
The entry requirements can be found on film freeway, where you can also submit your entry:
What is the deadline for Bragi 2026?
The deadline for Bragi 2025 is 30th April 2026.
Where can I upload my movie?
Your entry can be uploaded through Film Freeway.
Are there any prizes for the winning entries?
The winning entries recieve a trophy and diploma, with the category winners then promoted on social media.
Contact Us
Contact us to learn more about the Bragi Festival, anything to do with registration or any other general queries!
Phone
+47 46 57 64 95
BRAGI - the Beginning
Bragi Film Festival had its maiden edition at the Asker cinema which featured about 20 short films screened and about 30 youths and children in attendance.
The Festival whose idea started with a chat between Mr Robert of Asker International School and Regina Udalor of Peridot Films AS a Filmaker residing in Drammen. They realized there was a need to have a festival that can showcase and celebrate the talents of children and youths (ages 9-20) in the Viken region of Norway. They decided to plan the maiden edition which turned out well.
The festival featured great minds that have shaped both the Norwegian film industry and international. Ingrid Lill Høgtun of Barents Film and Chike C. Nwoffiah founder of Silocon African Film Festival. These filmmakers, who were also jurors of the festival, spoke about their experiences in the festival and said it was amazing to see how the industry has changed in the last years. To see these kids contribute to the film industry through the Bragi Film Festival is extraordinary.
The festival submission had 3 categories under 12, under 15, and under 20 films. Nine films received awards in different categories. There was the Rising Star Filmmaker Award that was won by a nine-year-old filmmaker. There was a Best film and Best Screenplay award for each category. These films handled serious themes with interesting executions from the children that gave a preview into their thoughts and worlds.