BLON Junior
BLON JUNIOR offers a wide selection of unique, relevant and educational films and creative workshops for children and young audiences. The films featured in the programme are an important part of film festivals around the world, offering an opportunity to explore different animation techniques, styles and forms of storytelling. The content is carefully curated to be suitable for children while remaining engaging for older audiences as well. The films often feature heartwarming stories, colourful characters and themes of family, friendship, adventure and important life lessons. The programme is complemented by creative activities and workshops, where children and young people can discover how animation and video games are made, try out different creative techniques, develop their imagination and learn new skills. The BLON JUNIOR programme is divided into film screenings, workshops and events for families and schools.
Films
Magical Connection
5 films · V
International Young Audience Competition Programme
8 films · V
2025 · Czechia, Slovakia, France, Slovenia · 71 min
When Tom, Susan, and Derek visit their grandfather after the loss of their beloved grandmother, they find the house quiet and their grandfather distant. Inspired by her grandmother, Susan becomes a storyteller, creating magical tales of a helpful cat, creature from a magic garden, and a daring flying man. Through imagination and shared stories, the family reconnects and discovers lessons about courage, kindness, and finding light in difficult times.
2025 · Spain, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Chile · 71 min
Olivia, 12, her little brother Tim and their mother are forced to leave their apartment and move to a new neighborhood. To shield Tim from this upsetting situation, Olivia has him believe that this is all part of a film in which he's the main character. Through laughter, tears, magic and the solidarity of new friends, they will find out that they are the heroes of their own life.
Exhibitions
Stop-motion Puppet Animation Exhibition
Klaipėda Puppet Theatre
BLON Animation and Games Festival invites you to a stop-motion puppet animation exhibition at Klaipėda Puppet Theatre! Stop-motion puppet animation is a filmmaking technique in which physical puppets or figures are photographed after each small movement, creating the illusion that they move on their own. The exhibition features original characters and sets used in the production of four animated films: Tales from the Magic Garden (producer Martin Vandas), Please (producer Johan Edström), INVASIVE! (director Sonata Vilkė), and Penguin & Pigeon (director Gertrūda Nemčauskaitė). We invite you to visit the exhibition and meet the filmmakers! Exhibition opening hours during BLON Festival: September 11, 12:00–18:30 September 12, 14:00–19:00 September 12, 14:00 – Meet the filmmakers (in English, with Lithuanian interpretation). The exhibition is open to all visitors with a ticket to any BLON Festival event or with a symbolic donation in support of the festival.
Events
Comics Creation Workshop with Viktorija Ežiukas
10 Sept, 12:00 · 11 Sept, 10:00 · Pranas Domšaitis Gallery
During this session, we will use fun and playful exercises to create our own character, invent and illustrate their story, and make a small comic book.
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Hybrid Puppeteering
11 Sept, 12:00 · Pranas Domšaitis Gallery
Collaborative NPC Design to Build Immersive Playable Worlds. This hands-on workshop explores collaborative world-building through NPC (Non-Player Character) design. Using stickers, crayons, templates, and cards, participants collectively create character appearances and personalities, regardless of technical skill. A custom local algorithm digitizes each NPC into a Godot Packed Scene, allowing the group to assemble them into a shared playable game world.
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Simple Artwork in Complex Narratives
12 Sept, 10:00 · Pranas Domšaitis Gallery
During the workshop, we'll explore and recreate the visual styles of several renowned comics artists - creators who tell complex stories through deceptively simple illustrations.
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The Klaipėda Revolt: “Memel Gambit” – Board Game Session
12 Sept, 11:00 · Herkus Kantas
ISM students present the strategy board game “Memel Gambit”, based on the events that unfolded in the Klaipėda Region in 1923. Two teams take opposing sides: one leads the Lithuanian insurgents seeking to take control of the region, while the other commands the French forces trying to hold it. Victory depends not only on controlling territory, but also on gaining the support of the public and the international community. Come and try the game created by ISM students and discover the history of the Klaipėda Region through play! Number of players: 2–6. Registration: labas@blon.lt. You are welcome to join the game session with a ticket to any BLON Festival event or with a symbolic donation in support of the festival.
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Let's Talk Game Dev: Accelerators & Community Building
12 Sept, 13:30 · Pranas Domšaitis Gallery
Whether you're curious about accelerator programs, passionate about building indie communities, or eager to know what the Italian game dev scene is like, this session is for you. Come hang out, ask questions, and connect with a game developer from abroad!
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Meet the Creators! Stop-motion Puppet Animation Exhibition
12 Sept, 14:00 · Klaipėda Puppet Theatre
BLON Animation and Games Festival invites you to a stop-motion puppet animation exhibition at Klaipėda Puppet Theatre! Stop-motion puppet animation is a filmmaking technique in which physical puppets or figures are photographed after each small movement, creating the illusion that they move on their own. The exhibition features original characters and sets used in the production of four animated films: Tales from the Magic Garden (producer Martin Vandas), Please (producer Johan Edström), INVASIVE! (director Sonata Vilkė), and Penguin & Pigeon (director Gertrūda Nemčauskaitė). We invite you to visit the exhibition and meet the filmmakers! Exhibition opening hours during BLON Festival: September 11, 12:00–18:30 September 12, 14:00–19:00 September 12, 14:00 – Meet the filmmakers (in English, with Lithuanian interpretation). The exhibition is open to all visitors with a ticket to any BLON Festival event or with a symbolic donation in support of the festival.
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