Juror Documents

KIDS FIRST! Film Critics and Junior Film Critics

Our media literacy course is designed to teach adults how to evaluate and critique films, TV shows or series, DVDs, audio CDs and videogames using a set of criteria specifically designed for KIDS FIRST! The course also prepares you to become a leader of a children's Junior Film Critics Club or a children's jury.

Our training course is completed entirely online, with the aid of a personal trainer. You proceed at your own pace although we recommend you complete within 10 days. There is a refundable $40 fee to register for the course. Upon completion of the course and reviewing six titles within six months, your fee will be refunded. For a limited time, the fee has been reduced to $20 for teachers who will receive $40 upon completion. CQCM independent producer members who join the jury, benefit from one free endorsement fee waiver after they have completed the course and evaluated six titles. For more information,

Our goals are: A. To teach children to become critical media users; B. To help adults recognize the importance of teaching critical viewing skills to children; C. To help children identify and be aware of outstanding media programming; D. To develop programs for children with special needs such as low-income, hospitalized or at-risk children.

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