De Bal (The Ball), Dir: Dany Deprez

Opening the Berlinale's 22nd Children's Film Fest, Deprez's feature debut is described as a "fairy tale of the 1990s", about a shy girl who is trusted with a living ball, which makes objects fly and communicates with her through whistling. Written by Jan-Claude Van Rijekeghem, the story follows 11-year-old Sophia and her fight to save the life of a stray dog, which is jeopardised as its home &emdash; a junk yard &emdash; is to be demolished.

Stjärnsystrar (Star Sisters), Dir: Tobias Falk

While screening in competition at the Children's Film Fest, Falk's feature debut is being developed by its Swedish producer, FilmLance International, and IPL for a bigger- budget, English-language version. One night, three girls are born at a hospital in the far north of Sweden, and they are all named Johanna. They grow up unaware of each others' existence, until they finally meet and embark on a risky adventure.

Albert, Dir: Jørn Faurschou

Based on a novel by Danish author Ole Lund Kirkegaard (Gummi Tarzan/Rubber Tarzan), Albert is the story of a boy falling out with his best friend, who goes to another world.

1732 Høtten - Marerittet har et postnummer (Bloody Angels), Dir: Karin Julsrud

Julsrud's feature debut depicts a murder investigation in a small Norwegian village. The latest victim is a teenager who is himself suspected of murder.

The Quarry, Dir: Marion Hänsel

Hänsel's second feature, set in South Africa, is a moral detective thriller set in the countryside. A boy kills a frustrated gay preacher and manages to take his place.

Rock the Boat, Dir: Dean Silvers

Starring Amanda Donohoe and Jeremy Davies, about the redemption of a fallen visionary, Rock the Boat is the story of Lauren and her return to New York, where she is pulled into a mystery.

Ögat (The Eye), Dir: Richard Hobert

The fifth film in Hobert's series on the seven deadly sins, Ögat deals with a man who fakes his own suicide to test the love of his wife.