Cinemagic Belfast 2015 Programme Under 12s

Including

World Premiere

International Film and Television Festival for Young People

Programme for Under 12s cinemagic.org.uk

Belfast October–November 2015

Cinemagic board

Cinemagic staff

(Belfast & Dublin) Mike Smith (Chair) Michael Flannigan Stephen Beckett Lisa Cunningham-Fay Brendan McGoran Andrew Rajan Michael Lennox

Joan Burney Keatings MBE Chief Executive

Laura McCurdy Project Executive

Chris Shaw Festival Programmer

Cinemagic board (London)

Claire Shaw Press & Marketing Officer

Shauna Shivers International Executive

Sean Boyle Project & Fundraising Co-ordinator

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Gareth Ellis-Unwin Tina McFarling Kate Wilson

Cinemagic board

Patrons Cinemagic is extremely proud to have a number of dedicated patrons who continue to support and champion our work around the world.

Ros Hubbard Ian Wall Terry Bamber Jessica Malik Iain Smith

(USA) Liam Neeson Pierce Brosnan Dermot O’Leary Terry George Brian Cox Lisa Henson Suranne Jones Julian Fellowes Christine Bleakley Seamus McGarvey

Patrick Bergin Ros Hubbard John Hubbard Gary Knell Rachel Kavanagh Aidan Power Mark Huffam Saoirse Ronan Craig Doyle Robbie Sheehan

Bruce Reynolds Marc Mallett Terry Bamber Bronagh Waugh John Bell

Andrew Lewis Brenda Robinson Ross King Sharon Harroun Peirce Jay Roewe Ellis O’Connor Wylleen May Ryan Rowe Dean Rossiter

Welcome We are extremely proud to present the 2015 Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival for Young People. 2015 has been an action-packed and successful year for Cinemagic and for all the thousands of young people who have participated in festival activities, film projects, educational programmes and outreach events.

The festival will present the very best in world cinema for young people, jam packed with film education workshops, international film previews and our Young Filmmaker Competition. Highlights include Talent Lab masterclasses, fun-filled family events and the CineSeekers film juries.

We are especially looking forward to the World Premiere of ‘A Christmas Star’, our very own feature production and Northern Ireland and Ireland’s first children’s Christmas film. Over 5,000

young people auditioned for the main cast roles which gave young people, from different cultural backgrounds, the chance to star in a film supported by many artists from the world of film and television including Liam Neeson, Pierce Brosnan, Robert James Collier, Bronagh Waugh, Richard Clements and Suranne Jones. Forty young trainee crew members were also mentored by industry professionals who skilled them in all the aspects of filmmaking. Previews of the film have included a special industry screening at Cannes Film Festival.

The US premiere will take place in the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre in LA this December!

I would like to say a big thank you to the Cinemagic staff and volunteers who are so dedicated and hardworking. Thank you also to the Cinemagic Board for all their guidance and support. To all of our patrons who share their knowledge and experience with us, thank you so much.

To you our audience, a huge thank you for all of your support and enthusiasm. I look forward to seeing you at the festival!

Joan Burney Keatings MBE Chief Executive, Cinemagic

Thank you to all of our funders and sponsors who continue to support Cinemagic and enable us to offer unique creative opportunities for young people.

Welcome

Enjoy the festival!

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A message of support

I commend Cinemagic which, for over 26 years has served as an inspiration for young filmmakers across the world. Cinemagic provides our young people with a unique high quality insight into a vast variety of film and television disciplines. The workshops and talks are delivered by industry professionals and their content is invaluable for anyone interested in developing a career in the ever expanding creative industries sector.

Welcome

Cinemagic continues to present a tremendous range of films from different countries helping to educate young people about the world around them.

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I wish Cinemagic every success for its 2015 Festival Programme and send my personal best wishes for the Northern Ireland Premiere of their very own feature film production A Christmas Star.

The Rt. Hon. Peter D. Robinson MLA First Minister

Cinemagic is a fantastic organisation and I encourage young people, schools, youth groups and families to get involved in the 2015 Cinemagic Festival this Autumn.

Cinemagic provides opportunities for people from all backgrounds to engage with the creative industries.

Cinemagic not only inspires and motivates, the organisation is responsible for helping to develop the skills and talents of many young filmmakers. Their ambitious feature film project, A Christmas Star, has provided numerous young people with their first role on a feature film providing invaluable experience.

I wish Cinemagic and everyone involved every success with this year’s Festival.

Martin McGuinness MLA deputy First Minister

I am delighted once again to welcome the Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival for Young People to Belfast. Cinemagic is an award winning festival that embraces the magic of film, television and digital technologies to educate, motivate and inspire young people through film screenings, industry workshops, practical masterclasses, filmmaking projects and outreach activities. They currently deliver festival programmes in Belfast, Dublin, Los Angeles, New York and London.

The Festival brings together the best calibre industry people to provide a skills-based experience that is relevant to where young people are in society. I wish all involved a very successful and enjoyable festival.

Carál Ní Chuilín MLA Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure

Welcome

Motivate, educate, inspire

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Funders & Sponsors

Festival Funders

Festival Sponsors & Partners

Funders & Sponsors

PUTTING FAMILIES FIRST

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A Christmas Star Funders & Partners

Contents

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Young consultants

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Workshop screenings

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Family programme

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Junior talent lab

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Gala 12

Cineseekers

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Movies for kids 3+

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Education programme

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Movies for kids 6+

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Nursery programme

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Movies for kids 8+

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Primary programme

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Movies for kids 10+

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Into film club

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Family favourites

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Outreach

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Venue map

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Timetable 58

Contents

How to book

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How to book Family programme (public)

How to book Education programme (schools)

All public film screenings, workshops and junior talent lab places can be booked through the main festival box office @ WeGotTickets.

School bookings @ Cinemagic Administration Office.

To book tickets please visit www.wegottickets.com (& search for your chosen event).

Tickets for the family programme can also be purchased via our venue partners (details below).

Tel: 028 9031 1900 or Email: chris@cinemagic.org.uk How to book tickets for school education workshops All the school education workshops are to be booked through the Cinemagic Administration Office.

To book tickets in person please call at the Cinemagic Office:

How to book

Screenings @ ODEON Belfast To book tickets online visit www.odeon.co.uk (& search for your chosen event).

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Screenings @ Odyssey Cinemas To book tickets by phone/online please call: Odyssey Cinemas on 028 9073 9134 or visit www.odysseycinemas.co.uk (& search for your chosen event).

Cinemagic 49 Botanic Avenue Belfast BT7 1JL Opening hours Monday–Friday: 9.00am–5.30pm

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Please note: Events @ The Belfast Barge, Ulster Hall, Ulster Museum & Crescent Arts Centre can only be booked through the main box office @ WeGotTickets.

To book tickets by phone/email please call the Cinemagic Office on 028 9031 1900 or email: chris@cinemagic.org.uk (unless otherwise stated).

Please see individual film/workshop details for prices (pgs 11-31).

Please see workshop details for ticket prices (pgs 34-46).

Standby tickets Tickets for public film screenings can be purchased on the day of performance at the relevant venue box office.

Payment Festival venues accept all major credit & debit cards. Full payment is required at time of booking.

Pricing structure Under each event the pricing structure will list first the adult ticket price followed by the ticket for under 18s/concessions. In relation to 3D screenings the listed price does not include the cost of 3D glasses.

Refunds Please check your tickets as soon as you receive them. We regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded, except when they have been issued in error.

Changes to the programme Cinemagic reserves the right to make changes to the advertised programme where necessary. You will be informed of any changes that might affect your booking.

Access for wheelchair users All Cinemagic screenings are wheelchair accessible.

Starting times Films must start on time and cannot be delayed for late arrivals. The cinema opens half an hour prior to start times. There are no trailers with Cinemagic films.

Exit times These are approximate and based on the length of the film and, where applicable, the discussion afterwards.

Education programme: student conduct We would like to remind you that class/school behaviour throughout the screenings and followon events is the teacher’s responsibility. The cinema has the right to ask the teacher to remove any disruptive student from the cinema.

Classification If a film has a BBFC certificate, this is clearly indicated. In all cases, we have recommended a suitable age for each screening. If you would like advice on the suitability of any film, please contact the festival office on 028 9031 1900.

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Further information

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Young consultants “A film festival for Young People, designed by Young People”

BAFTA Children’s Awards

This year one of our Young Consultants will be selected to represent Cinemagic as a young reporter at the BAFTA Children’s Awards in London!

Young consultants

Young Consultants 2015 in Partnership with Gentle Dental Care Aisling, Stefan, Holly, Killian, Seraphina, Martha Rose, Breeya, Rosie, Emily, Clara, Ewan, Caoimhe, Genevieve, Flavia, Alex, Samuel, Kirsten, Cormac, Conor, James, Sean, Denise, Jessica, Isobel, Sofie, Zara, Theo, Toby, Erin, Jack.

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Continuing the success of the Cinemagic Young Consultants from previous years let us introduce you to the class of 2015.

“Hi we’re the Young Consultants and we all met up in July at Queen’s Film Theatre Belfast to help Cinemagic choose this year’s festival films. We did everything from deciding on programme design, came up with ideas for radio ads, wrote film reviews and most importantly decided what films should be selected for the festival. The films we have selected are all fantastic and we promise there is something for everyone. From exclusive previews and family favourites, to films from all over the world we hope Cinemagic 2015 provides you with as much enjoyment as we had from being Young Consultants”.

See you in October!

The British Academy Children’s Awards are presented annually to recognise, honour and reward individuals for outstanding achievement in children’s media. The awards categories reflect the wealth and diversity of children’s media in film, television, games and online. In 2015 the ceremony will be taking place on Sun 22 Nov at Roundhouse, London.

Promoting and celebrating international children’s films not in the English language.

Family programme The Cinemagic ‘Family Screening & Events Programme’ will include gala previews, family favourites, international features, practical workshops & special events.

Come along and enjoy the fun!

Audience Award: Audience members will be able to judge each film in the public programme after each screening. The film that receives the highest score will be awarded the Cinemagic Audience Award for Best Festival Film!

(Family programme pages 11–31).

Family programme

All family film screenings and workshops are open to the public and tickets can be purchased from the main festival box office at WeGotTickets @ www.wegottickets.com (& search for your chosen event). Tickets are also available from our partner venues (for more details see page 8).

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Pan 3D Opening night preview Fri 9 Oct 7.00pm ODEON Cinemas, Belfast £6.00 / £5.00

© 2015 WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC. AND RATPAC-DUNE ENTERTAINMENT LLC

Gala screenings

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Peter (Levi Miller) is a mischievous 12-year-old boy with an irrepressible rebellious streak, but in the bleak London orphanage where he has lived his whole life those qualities do not exactly fly. Then one incredible night, Peter is whisked away from the orphanage and spirited off to a fantastical world of pirates, warriors and fairies called Neverland. There, he finds amazing adventures and fights life-or-death battles while trying to uncover the secret of his mother, who left him at the orphanage so long ago, and his rightful place in this magical land. Teamed with the warrior Tiger Lily (Rooney Mara) and a new friend named James Hook (Garrett Hedlund), Peter must defeat the ruthless pirate Blackbeard (Hugh Jackman) to save Neverland and discover his true destiny — to become the hero who will forever be known as Peter Pan. Pan is released in UK and Irish cinemas in 3D and 2D October 16, 2015.

Dir: Joe Wright, USA, 2015, TBC mins Cert: TBC Language: English Print Source: Warner Bros.

© 2015 WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC. AND RATPAC-DUNE ENTERTAINMENT LLC

Gala

From director Joe Wright (Atonement, Pride & Prejudice) comes Pan, a live-action feature presenting a wholly original adventure about the beginnings of the beloved characters created by J.M. Barrie.

A Christmas Star Closing night / World premiere Wed 4 Nov 7.30pm Odyssey Cinemas, Belfast £12.00 / £15.00 (Family Ticket: £45.00) Born in dramatic circumstances under the Christmas Star, Noelle believes she has the gift to perform strange miracles.

When conniving developer McKerrod threatens her peaceful life she teams up with a misfit gang to save the village from demolition. However, one by one her friends lose faith in Noelle’s abilities and she is left to fight McKerrod on her own. It all hinges on a final showdown in Belfast’s historic Stormont building as Noelle implores politicians, her friends and the watching world to believe in the true meaning of Christmas... love.

To celebrate its 25th Anniversary Year, Cinemagic produced Northern Ireland’s and Ireland’s first Christmas feature film A Christmas Star. The plans for the feature film production were announced just a year and a half ago by Cinemagic patron, Oscar-winning Screenwriter and Downton Abbey creator, Julian Fellowes. Over 5,000 young people auditioned for the innovative film project which gave young people, from different cultural backgrounds, the chance to star in a film supported by many artists from the world of film and television including Liam Neeson, Pierce Brosnan, Robert James Collier, Bronagh Waugh, Richard Clements and Suranne Jones. Forty young trainee crew were also mentored by industry professionals who trained them in all aspects of filmmaking including directing, production, editing, cinematography, camera operation, publicity, wardrobe, make-up and music composition.

Gala

Dir: Richard Elson, UK, 2015, 78 mins Cert: TBC Language: English Print Source: Signature Entertainment

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Be happy!

Movies for kids 3+

Lily’s Driftwood Bay

Movies for kids 3+

Show creator Colin Williams and young actress Orlagh O’Keefe (who voices Lily) will be in attendance.

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Sat 10 Oct 10.30am The Belfast Barge £3.00 Lily is a six-year-old girl with an imagination big enough to create an entire island! She is sweet and charming but rough and tumble in equal measure.

She lives an idyllic and organic existence with her Dad in their beach hut, where the sand dunes and sea provide the perfect back drop for her remarkable imagination. This six episode compilation showcases the stunning animation and beautiful storytelling of award winning Belfast based children’s programme makers Sixteen South.

All episodes supplied by Sixteen South, 45 mins Ages: 3+

Coconut the Little Dragon

Sat 10 Oct 2.00pm ODEON Cinemas, Belfast £6.00 / £5.00

Sat 31 Oct 10.30am ODEON Cinemas, Belfast £6.00 / £5.00

Every night when the sun goes down Ben’s crayons pay a visit to Colour City, a whimsical world of breath-taking beauty. However disaster strikes when Yellow accidently awakens the monstrous King Scrawl who sets his sights on capturing Rainbow Waterfall, the source of Colour City’s illumination. Director Frank Gladstone (Shark Tale) has created a wonderfully vibrant world full of adventure and imagination that’s perfectly complimented by the Hollywood voice cast of Owen Wilson, Sean Astin and Christina Ricci. A must see for fans of Toy Story. *Make sure to pick-up your colouring sheets and crayons at the end of the screening!

Coconut isn’t your average dragon. To start with he lacks the basic ferocity of his friends and elders but more importantly he is yet to master the skill of flying! His big chance to prove himself comes when he is asked to guard the mythical ‘fire grass’ the source of the dragons’ ability to breathe fire.

Unfortunately for Coconut things are about to take a turn for the worse when the ‘fire grass’ is stolen! This is director Nina Wels’ follow up to the fantastic Knight Rusty that premiered at Cinemagic in 2013. Jam-packed with magical set pieces and with plenty of laugh out loud moments, Coconut the Little Dragon is a delightful animation for kids of all ages.

Dir: Frank Gladstone, USA, 2014, 77 mins Cert: U Language: English Print Source: Kaleidoscope Film Distribution

Dir: Nina Wels, Germany, 2014, 83 mins Cert: U Language: English Source: Universal

Movies for kids 3+

The Hero of Colour City

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Game on!

Movies for kids 6+

Yellowbird

Movies for kids 6+

Trenk, the Little Knight

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Sat 10 Oct 10.30am ODEON Cinemas, Belfast £6.00 / £5.00

Director Christian De Vita will introduce the film.

Sat 10 Oct 4.00pm ODEON Cinemas, Belfast £6.00 / £5.00

Set in the middle ages Trenk the Little Knight features beautifully drawn and coloured backdrops along with storylines whose castles, tournaments and adventures convey a realistic and authentic depiction of medieval life. It tells the moving story of a young boy who must learn what heroism and courage are before he rises from lowly peasant to shining knight! All the conflicts Trenk has to overcome are solved with brains not brawn. The surprising twists and turns will make audiences cheer with joy! From the producers of Lilly the Witch and directed by Irish filmmaker Anthony Power.

Yellowbird lives in the ruins of an old house. He lacks the confidence to leave his home, no matter how much Bug, his ladybird friend, tries to convince him to go out into the world. Attempts to toughen him up have had little success, so Bug seizes an opportunity that leaves Yellowbird unexpectedly finding himself the new leader of a flock that is migrating to Africa. Still, lacking faith in his own abilities and with danger and imminent failure lurking around every corner, our feathered hero is forced to either find the strength required to work with the team or bow out and stay hidden away forever. Director Christian De Vita has created a fabulously vibrant and indulgent world full of wonder and adventure.

If you’re a big fan of the Madagascar movies then you’ll love Yellowbird!

Dir: Anthony Power, Germany, 2015, 75 mins Age: 6+ Language: English Print Source: Global Screen

Dir: Christian De Vita, France, 2014, 90 mins Cert: PG Language: English Print Source: Universal

Triple Trouble

Sun 11 Oct 2.00pm ODEON Cinemas, Belfast £6.00 / £5.00

Sun 11 Oct 4.00pm ODEON Cinemas, Belfast £6.00 / £5.00

When a mysterious funfair appears overnight in Hurley Burley town it’s up to T-Pang Rescue to investigate. On the surface everything seems normal, that is until Father Bear reports his young baby missing.

A series of strange events follow as the people of Hurley Burley become hypnotically drawn to the new amusement park! Can T-Pang Rescue solve the mystery and save the day? A fantastic children’s adventure from South Korea combining comedy, drama, mystery and sci-fi. If you like aliens, secret hide-outs, heroes, villains and dogs that turn into helicopters — then this is the ideal movie for you!

It will soon be the holiday season. Children around the globe are expecting gifts from Santa Claus. But what about animals? They feel left out… meet three intrepid friends, brave little bird Kari, smart insect Walker and super ferret Freddy, on an animated quest to bring Christmas gifts for every pet! If you enjoy your cartoons wacky, fast-paced and laugh out loud funny, then Triple Trouble is definitely for you! A homage to old school Hanna-Barbera and Looney Tunes.

Dir: Hyung-woo Bang, South Korea, 2014, 80 mins Age: 6+ Language: English Print Source: M-Line Distribution

Dir: Albert ‘t Hooft & Paco Vink, The Netherlands, 2014, 66 mins Age: 6+ Language: English Print Source: Illuster

Movies for kids 6+

T-Pang Rescue

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Movies for kids 8+

Dream big!

Movies for kids 8+

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Paper Planes

The World of Goopi and Bagha

Sat 10 Oct 6.30pm ODEON Cinemas, Belfast £6.00 / £5.00

Sat 17 Oct 2.00pm ODEON Cinemas, Belfast £6.00 / £5.00

Dylan might not have the latest phone, and he may have some problems at home, but when a supply teacher shows him how to make the perfect paper plane, his imagination and his enthusiasm know no limits. Join Dylan on his journey from his home in rural Australia to the bright lights of Tokyo as he attempts to win the world junior paper planes championship. An exciting family film which will have you folding and flying your own paper planes. Starring Sam Worthington, Ed Oxenbould, Deborah Mailman and David Wenham.

Somehow enthralled by their dreadful music, the king of the ghosts grants Goopi and Bagha four wishes before sending them to the Kingdom of Shundi to become court musicians. It isn’t long before they find themselves caught up in a dispute between the King of Shundi and his long-lost brother. It will be up to them both to use their wishes (and their brains!) to prevent war between the kingdoms — and win the hands of two beautiful princesses.

*At the end of the screening we will have our very own paper plane throwing competition for audience members. Paper planes provided (or bring your own)!

Spot prizes to be won!

The classic Indian children’s story Goopi Gyne Bagha Byne is reinterpreted in this animated Hindi version directed by Shilpa Ranade, set in a magical world rich in music, adventure, colour, fine food, and friendship.

Dir: Robert Connolly, Australia, 2014, 96 mins Cert: PG Language: English Print Source: Lionsgate

Dir: Shilpa Ranade, India, 2013, 78 mins Age: 8+ Language: Hindi with English Subtitles Print Source: CFSI

The Satellite Girl and Milk Cow

Sat 17 Oct 4.00pm ODEON Cinemas, Belfast £6.00 / £5.00

Sun 18 Oct 2.00pm ODEON Cinemas, Belfast £6.00 / £5.00

When young Ivan Drago (played by Gotham’s David Mozuz) enters a mysterious ‘Games Maker’ competition his humdrum life takes an unexpected twist! First, his parents disappear in a mysterious ballooning accident, he’s then put into a tyrannical orphanage run by sadistic teachers, all before finally embarking on a dangerous, adventure-filled quest that will lead him to learn more about his family’s dark and strange past! Ideal for fans of the Harry Potter series and the books of Roald Dahl. Starring Joseph Fiennes, Tom Cavanagh, Edward Asner and David Mazouz.

Il-ho is a lonely satellite girl orbiting the globe curious to learn about human emotions. Her inquisitive gaze soon focuses in on Kyungchun an unfortunate young singer who has been transformed into a milk cow while on the run from the evil Incinerator. Il-ho touched by Kyung-chun’s plight sets out to save him and so fixes her coordinates for earth. A fantastical adventure from the creative mind of Hyung-yun Chang. A must see for fans of anime classics such as Spirited Away, A Letter to Momo and The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.

Dir: Juan Pablo Buscarini, Argentina, Canada & Italy, 2014, 111 mins Age: 8+ Language: English Print Source: Sepia Films

Dir: Hyung-yun Chang, South Korea, 2014, 81 mins Age: 8+ Language: Korean with English Subtitles Print Source: INDIESTORY Inc.

Movies for kids 8+

The Games Maker 3D

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Movies for kids 8+

How to Steal a Dog

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Sun 18 Oct 4.00pm ODEON Cinemas, Belfast £6.00 / £5.00 10-year-old Ji-so lives with her mum and little brother in the bizarre surroundings of a pizza truck. Things have been hard since Ji-so’s dad left and after the family business went bankrupt.

Not one for being gloomy for too long Ji-so comes up with a plan to make some money. After reading a missing dog poster her mission is simple. Find a rich dog, steal it and then return it back to its owner by pretending to have found it. What could possibly go wrong! An ideal movie for young mischief makers who love the high-jinx of Horrid Henry and Dennis the Menace.

Dir: Kim Sung-ho, South Korea, 2014, 109 mins Age: 8+ Language: Korean with English Subtitles Print Source: 9ers Entertainment

Imba Means Sing An intimate character portrait, stunningly shot and told through Moses’ perspective.

Sun 18 Oct 6.30pm ODEON Cinemas, Belfast £6.00 / £5.00 Imba Means Sing is the story of one little boy who is a big star. As the celebrity drummer from the Grammy-nominated African Children’s Choir, Moses relies on his youthful resilience. Growing up in the slums of Kampala, Uganda, Moses and his family lack enough resources for him to even attend first grade at school. This documentary is an intimate character portrait, stunningly shot and told through Moses’ perspective on his one shot journey from poverty towards his dream of becoming a pilot. Imba Means Sing proves the power of music and the impact of an education.

Dir: Danielle Bernstein, USA, Uganda, Canada & UK, 2015, 75 mins Age: 8+ Language: English Print Source: Erin Bernhardt

Be fearless!

Movies for kids 10+ Antboy: Revenge of the Red Fury

Antboy — true identity: mild-mannered school student Pelle — is riding a wave of popularity after defeating the supervillain Flea. If only people understood how difficult life is for 13-year-old Pelle when he’s not in costume: he doesn’t know what to do about his crush on his friend Ida, or the new boy at school who is competing for her attention. To complicate matters, Pelle and his sidekick, Wilhelm, begin to notice paranormal occurrences around them — unaware that they’re about to face a new nemesis who poses a far bigger threat to Antboy than Flea ever could. A perfect superhero movie for kids that pays homage to the adventures of Superman, Batman and the Avengers! *Please note: Rated 10+ for mild humour and language.

Dir: Alexandre Astier, Denmark, 2014, 80 mins Age: 10+ Language: Danish with English Subtitles Print Source: DFI

Movies for kids 10+

Sat 17 Oct 6.30pm ODEON Cinemas, Belfast £6.00 / £5.00

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Movies for kids 10+

Labyrinthus

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Sat 31 Oct 2.00pm ODEON Cinemas, Belfast £5.00 / £6.00

Landfill Harmonic Sat 31 Oct 4.00pm ODEON Cinemas, Belfast £5.00 / £6.00

*Please Note: Rated 10+ for mild bad language.

Landfill Harmonic follows the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura, a Paraguayan musical youth group of kids that live next to one of South America’s largest landfills. This unlikely orchestra plays music from instruments made entirely out of garbage. When their story goes viral, the orchestra is catapulted into the global spotlight. With the guidance of their music director, they must navigate this new world of arenas and sold out concerts. However, when a natural disaster devastates their community, the orchestra provides a source of hope for the town. This documentary is a testament to the transformative power of music and the resilience of the human spirit. Award winner at SXSW and the Sheffield International Documentary Festival.

Dir: Douglas Boswell, Belgium & The Netherlands, 2014, 99 mins Age: 10+ Language: Dutch with English Subtitles Print Source: Pascale Ramonda

Dir: Brad Allgood & Graham Townsley, USA, Paraguay, Norway & Brazil, 2015, 84 mins Age: 10+ Language: Spanish with English Subtitles Print Source: The Film Collaborative

When 14-year-old Frikke finds a memory stick and a futuristic camera, his natural curiosity leads him to upload a game which ‘captures’ people, animals and objects from the real world. He soon meets Nola, who is trapped in the Labyrinth of the game, and together they must work out how she can escape before it’s too late. This smart, visually inventive adventure is a must for games fans and anyone who loves a good story.

Check this out if you’re a fan of Spy Kids and The Goonies.

Ghosthunters Mara and the Firebringer

Sat 31 Oct 6.30pm ODEON Cinemas, Belfast £5.00 / £6.00

Sun 1 Nov 10.30am ODEON Cinemas, Belfast £5.00 / £6.00

There’s a ghost in Tom’s cellar! But slimy Hugo is an “ASG” — an Averagely Spooky Ghost — and Tom soon realises that Hugo is not only harmless but also desperately in need of help. Hugo cannot go back to his haunted house because a dangerous Ancient Ice Ghost has moved in and is spreading an arctic cold over the entire town in the middle of summer. Only with friendship, courage and self-confidence — and the assistance of ghosthunter Hetty Cuminseed — can they overcome their adversary and save the town. An ideal spooky adventure for Halloween night!

Starring Milo Parker (Mr Holmes, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children).

After experiencing strange visions of old and ancient lands Mara must travel back in time to stop the mythical Loki from destroying the planet. With the help of Thor and her history professor, Mara must battle monsters, demons, demi-gods and even the school bullies in her efforts to save the day! Mara and the Firebringer is a fast-paced fantasy adventure that mixes historical mythology with a time-travelling twist! Look out for a brief cameo from Lord of the Rings star Billy Boyd!

*Please Note: Rated 10+ for mild bad language.

*Please Note: Rated 10+ for mild bad language.

Dir: Tobi Baumann, Germany, Austria & Ireland, 2015, 99 mins Age: 10+ Language: English Print Source: Altitude Film Entertainment

Dir: Tommy Krappweis, Germany, 2015, 94 mins Age: 10+ Language: German with English Subtitles Print Source: Sola Media

Movies for kids 10+

Star of Ghosthunters Milo Parker will be in attendance.

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Movies for kids 10+

The Island of Secrets

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Sun 1 Nov 2.00pm ODEON Cinemas, Belfast £5.00 / £6.00

Adama Sun 1 Nov 4.00pm ODEON Cinemas, Belfast £5.00 / £6.00

Toni isn’t impressed when his dad suggests he spends the summer on a quiet Greek island with his new step-mum and step-brothers. It’s only after he meets Adriana, a gifted free-diver, that he begins to warm to his new family. However danger strikes when a group of international treasure smugglers capture Adriana. Now it’s up to Toni and his brothers to save the day before it’s too late. If you like your movies jam-packed full of adventure, mystery and intrigue then The Island of Secrets is not to be missed!

12-year-old Adama lives in a remote village in West Africa. Out beyond the cliffs lies the “Land of Breaths”, peopled by wicked war-hungry spirits. When his big brother suddenly vanishes from the village, Adama decides to look for him. Full of desperation and childish innocence, he will traverse a Europe at war. The love that he has for his brother will lead to an unexpected end to his epic journey. This stunning animation is a beautifully poignant tale of love, determination and sacrifice set against the back drop of World War 1.

*Please Note: Rated 10+ for mild bad language and scenes of peril.

*Please Note: Rated 10+ for mild discriminatory language and scenes of war.

Dir: Taavi Vartia, Finland & Greece, 2014, 86 mins Age: 10+ Language: Finnish & Dutch with English Subtitles Print Source: EastWest Filmdistribution

Dir: Simon Rouby, France, 2015, 85 mins Age: 10+ Language: French with English Subtitles Print Source: Picture Tree International

Family favourites

The Sound of Music Celebrating 50 years.

Based on the real life story of the Von Trapp family singers, The Sound of Music is the heart warming film musical starring Julie Andrews as the young nun Maria who becomes the governess in the home of a widowed naval captain and his seven unruly children. One of the most successful films of all time, The Sound of Music reaches its 50th anniversary with its popularity as strong as ever.

Dir: Robert Wise, USA, 1965, 174 mins Cert: U Language: English Print Source: 20th Century Fox

Family favourites

Sun 25 Oct 2.00pm ODEON Cinemas, Belfast ÂŁ6.00 / ÂŁ5.00

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The Wizard of Oz Before the screening our young CineSeeker Juries will be announcing this year’s Festival winners.

Family favourites

Sun 1 Nov 6.30pm ODEON Cinemas, Belfast £6.00 / £5.00

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When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical Land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, and on the way they meet a Scarecrow that needs a brain, a Tin Man missing a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who wants courage. In order to receive the Wizard’s help the group must first bring him the broom of the Wicked Witch of the West! Based on L. Frank Baum’s children’s novel, The Wizard of Oz is a family film classic mixing fantasy storytelling and unusual characters with an unforgettable musical score and stunning visuals.

Dir: Victor Fleming, USA, 1939, 102 mins Cert: U Language: English Print Source: BFI

Workshop screenings Pinocchio Plus... Make your own 3D marionette puppet After the screening arts facilitator Trisha McNally will invite young audience members to create and design their very own puppet character.

Workshop screenings

Sat 10 Oct 1.00pm Ulster Museum £5.00 / £4.00 Screening / Workshop exit time approx. 3.30pm Pinocchio — It’s been 75 years since Disney’s Pinocchio first captured the hearts and imaginations of cinema audiences. Over the decades the film has lost none of its magic and charm — so sit back and enjoy the story of a young wooden puppet who dreams of one day becoming a real boy!

Dir: Ben Sharpsteen & Hamilton Luske, USA, 1940, 88 mins Cert: U Language: English Print Source: Filmbank

©Disney

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The Little Mermaid Plus... Early years drama ‘Under the Ocean’ Sat 17 Oct 1.00pm Ulster Museum £5.00 / £4.00

Workshop screenings

Screening / Workshop Exit Time Approx. 3.30pm

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Before the screening drama facilitators from Debutots will be leading a special ‘Under the Ocean’ themed Early Years Drama Session. The workshop is designed to take children into an imaginary world where they can comfortably explore feelings, words, sounds, movement and develop their relationships with others!

The Little Mermaid — Based on the Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale of the same name The Little Mermaid follows the adventures of Ariel who, fascinated with life on land, makes a dangerous deal with the sea witch Ursula to become human for 3 days.

Dir: John Musker & Ron Clements, USA, 1989, 83 mins Cert: U Language: English Print Source: Filmbank ©Disney

101 Dalmatians Plus... ‘Make your own pup’ Arts & Crafts Workshop screenings

Sat 24 Oct 1.00pm Ulster Museum £5.00 / £4.00 Screening / Workshop Exit Time Approx. 3.30pm After the screening artist Colin McGookin will work with young audience members to create and design their very own Dalmatian pups! Can we make 101?

101 Dalmatians — When a litter of Dalmatian puppies are abducted by the evil Cruella De Vil, it’s up to the pups parents Pongo and Perdita to save the day!

Dir: Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske & Wolfgang Reitherman, USA, 1961, 79 mins Cert: U Language: English Print Source: Filmbank

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Junior talent lab

Junior talent lab

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CBBC’s ‘So Awkward’ Masterclass with Mark Oswin

BAFTA Kids Behind the Scenes

Sat 10 Oct 10.00am–1.00pm Ulster Hall Suitable for 7–11 year olds £10.00

Sat 17 Oct 10.30am–12.00pm ODEON Cinemas, Belfast Suitable for 7–12 year olds £5.00

CBBC comedy writer, Mark Oswin (So Awkward, Strange Hill High, 4 O’Clock Club, Danger Mouse) will lead a fun hands-on writing masterclass based around the hit CBBC comedy So Awkward.

Starting with a brief, Mark will talk about how a show is written, from first idea to finished script, he will then invite participants to try their hands at writing a crazily funny So Awkward scene for themselves.

TV presenters Michelle Ackerley and Ben Shires (Officially Amazing!) host a showcase of the films, television and games nominated at last year’s BAFTA Children’s Awards. A fun mix of live demonstrations, behind-the-scenes films and interviews will highlight the talent behind the nominations from actors to animators, designers to directors. Aimed at a family audience (7–12 year olds) there will be plenty of opportunity for audience interaction with challenges and Q&A’s. You will be able to chat to some of the talented people behind your favourite programmes (including creative talent from JAM Media), ask questions of the guest speakers and take part in a drawing competition. Nominations included How to Train Your Dragon 2, Roy and Wolfblood so there’s bound to be lots to enjoy at this special event.

Since 2008 Mark has written for numerous kids comedy shows, including My Spy Family, Jinx, Summer In Transylvania, Hotel Trubble, 4 O’Clock Club, The Revolting World of Stanley Brown, Strange Hill High, Hank Zipzer, Scream Street, All At Sea, So Awkward, Horrible Science and the new reboot of Danger Mouse.

Sat 17 Oct 2.00pm–3.00pm Ulster Hall Suitable for 7–12 year olds £5.00 Join BAFTA and TV presenting stars for a unique insight into the exciting world of television presenting!

How do you prepare for filming? Is it more difficult working in a live studio? What are the best interviewing techniques? How do you get your own personality across on screen? Can you stop yourself laughing in front of the camera? A fun workshop for children aged 7–12 years with advice and top tips for working in children’s TV and recognising your own talents.

Animate with Lego with Flickerpix Animations Sun 18 Oct 1.00pm–4.00pm The Belfast Barge Suitable for 6–11 year olds £10.00 Learn how to become a film director... The Lego Way! Children will learn how to turn their favourite Lego characters into movie stars in this fun-filled animation workshop. Tutor Joel Simon from multiaward winning Flickerpix Animation Studios (Zig & Zag, Five Fables, Boogie Woogie, Macropolis) will demonstrate how animated films are prepared, storyboarded, animated and shared for all to admire. Feel free to bring along your own Lego characters to include in your movie!

Junior talent lab

BAFTA Kids TV Presenting Masterclass

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CineSeekers Festival Jury Inspiring the next generation of cinema audiences!

Cinemagic is recruiting three film juries for the Under 12’s festival in October 2015.

Cineseekers

· Watch films from around the world · Take part in exciting games and workshops · Meet filmmakers and festival guests · Get your jury goodie bags · Make lots of new friends

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Cost £10 per jury member Availability 100 children will be selected as jurors in each age category. Jury participation is based on a first come first served basis.

To Apply Please email claire@cinemagic.org.uk or call Cinemagic on 028 9031 1900 to register.

Jury Films Sneak Peek!

Where & When CineSeekers 6+ Fri 9, Sat 10 & Sun 11 Oct & Sun 1 Nov ODEON, Belfast CineSeekers 8+ Sat 17 & Sun 18 Oct & Sun 1 Nov ODEON, Belfast CineSeekers 10+ Sat 31 Oct & Sun 1 Nov ODEON, Belfast

CineSeekers 6+ Ages 6–7

CineSeekers 8+ Ages 8–9 CineSeekers 10+ Ages 10–11 All children participating in the jury will watch feature films before choosing their favourite. Parents’ attendance is not necessary in the cinema. The films will be screened in their original language with English subtitles where necessary. The jurors will also take part in exciting festival games and workshops, get the opportunity to meet international filmmakers and celebrity guests, as well as making lots of new friends.

Be inspired!

Awards Jury members will be invited to present the best film awards at ODEON Cinemas, Belfast on the jury awards night on 1 Nov. The CineSeekers 6+ jury will present the Emerald Star Award for Best Feature Film for a Children’s Audience, the CineSeekers 8+ jury will present the Silver Star Award for Best Feature Film for a Young Audience and the CineSeekers 10+ jury will present the Golden Star Award for Best Feature Film for a Junior Audience.

Travel/Hospitality Travel to the jury screenings and hospitality is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. Cinemagic can provide a list of B&Bs and hotels for those travelling from outside Belfast.

The Juror’s Pack Each jury member will receive a Juror’s Pack consisting of a T-shirt, bag, programme, badge, jury sheets and pen.

Cineseekers

All children participating in the jury will watch feature films before choosing their favourite. Children must be chaperoned by an adult (parent/guardian attendance free of charge). All films will be screened in their original language with English subtitles where necessary. The jurors will also take part in exciting festival games and workshops, get the opportunity to meet international filmmakers and celebrity guests, as well as making lots of new friends.

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Education programme The Cinemagic education programme is recognised for its ability to use film to engage with young people; to stimulate discussion on social issues and to provide practical opportunities to learn new skills.

Education programme

In 2015 Cinemagic will offer schools and young people the chance to take part in practical workshops and to view new and captivating films from around the world!

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FREE Bus information We are offering a limited number of complimentary return buses for school groups attending festival events in cinema venues. Please note there are x 2 bus capacity options for schools — 25 & 50. School groups must meet the full capacity to avail of this offer. The offer is based on a first come first served basis.

Participating school events A number of screenings & workshops in the education programme are listed as ‘participating school’ events. These are events that we will bring into your school to help alleviate travel costs.

Teacher information If you would like your school or class to attend any of the screenings/workshops listed (or for the classroom specific events to come to your school) please contact chris@cinemagic.org.uk for further details or call Cinemagic on 028 9031 1900.

Nursery

Fri 9 Oct 10.30am–11.50am ODEON Cinemas, Belfast £3.00 per child

Cinema

trip!

Every night when the sun goes down Ben’s crayons pay a visit to Colour City, a whimsical world of breath-taking beauty.

However disaster strikes when Yellow accidently awakens the monstrous King Scrawl who sets his sights on capturing Rainbow Waterfall, the source of Colour City’s illumination.

Director Frank Gladstone (Shark Tale) has created a wonderfully vibrant world full of adventure and imagination that’s perfectly complimented by the Hollywood voice cast of Owen Wilson, Sean Astin and Christina Ricci. A must see for fans of Toy Story.

Coconut the Little Dragon Mon 2 Nov 10.30am–11.55am ODEON Cinemas, Belfast £3.00 per child

Cinema

trip!

Coconut isn’t your average dragon. To start with he lacks the basic ferocity of his friends and elders but more importantly he is yet to master the skill of flying! His big chance to prove himself comes when he is asked to guard the mythical ‘fire grass’ the source of the dragons’ ability to breathe fire. Unfortunately for Coconut things are about to take a turn for the worse when the ‘fire grass’ is stolen! This is director Nina Wels’ follow up to the fantastic Knight Rusty that premiered at Cinemagic in 2013. Jam-packed with magical set pieces and with plenty of laugh out loud moments, Coconut the Little Dragon is a delightful animation for kids of all ages.

Dir: Nina Wels, Germany, 2014, 83 mins Cert: U Language: English Print Source: Universal

*Make sure to pick-up your colouring sheets and crayons at the end of the screening!

Dir: Frank Gladstone, USA, 2014, 77 mins Cert: U Language: English Print Source: Kaleidoscope Film Distribution

If you would like to book places for the nursery cinema screenings please contact chris@cinemagic.org.uk or call Cinemagic on 028 9031 1900.

Nursery programme

The Hero of Colour City

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Early Years Drama with Debutots Mon 12–Fri 16 Oct Participating Nursery (We Come to You!) £3.00 per child * Please note: Visiting times can be arranged to suit the individual nursery school.

Nursery programme

Each workshop lasts approx. 90 mins

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This roving programme will see Cinemagic facilitators bring their mobile cinema equipment into your nursery school to screen the latest pre-school entertainment programmes. As well as the special screenings the Debutots team will be teaching the young children about drama. The early year’s drama classes are designed to take children into an imaginary world where they can comfortably explore feelings, words, sounds, movement and develop their relationships with others.

Early Years Drama Programme Choose one from: Option 1 – My Five Senses Option 2 – Light and Dark Option 3 – Rhyme Time Option 4 – Autumn Option 5 – Traditional World Stories

If you would like the festival team to visit your nursery school please contact chris@cinemagic.org.uk for further details or call Cinemagic on 028 9031 1900.

Cinebabies Roving Programme Fri 9th–Fri 30 Oct Participating Nursery (We Come to You!) £2.50 per child * Please note: Visiting times can be arranged to suit the individual nursery school.

Each Cinebabies session lasts approx. 60 mins Cinemagic will be offering nursery schools the chance to become involved in the festival experience! We will be touring with a special programme of short films designed to entertain & educate young children.

Cinemagic plan to turn each participating nursery school into a mini cinema for the day.

Not only will we provide young children with a fun filled and safe environment to interact but we will introduce them to the wonder of film and television. Each nursery will be provided with plasma/projection screens so the young audience can view the latest preschool entertainment programmes.

Teachers will be able to choose the programme screened in each nursery from the following options...

‘Henry Hugglemonster’ and Friends

Everyday Henry meets something new — The day Henry met a Whale! The day Henry met the Moon!

The day Henry met a Car! How exciting, I wonder what Henry’s going to meet today?

Henry Hugglemonster is a CG animated series for pre-schoolers about five year old Henry Hugglemonster and his loving and rambunctious monster family! This screening compilation from Brown Bag Films will also include episodes from hit shows Peter Rabbit and Octonauts.

Around the World in 60 Minutes!

This is a collection of animations from around the world designed to entertain young children. Join us as we discover colourful new worlds, surprising characters, breath-taking landscapes and unknown traditions.

Nursery programme

The Day Henry Met?

Box of Delights Eight award-winning short films, specially selected for young people. The programme has no dialogue so young children will find it easy to follow.

Cinebabies Roving Programme

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Nursery programme

Cinebabies Roving Programme cont’d...

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Wildernuts

Lily’s Driftwood Bay

Join the Wildernuts as they explore new habitats in search of fun and adventure, while also discovering secrets of the environment and learning about the amazing animals and plants who live there!

Lily is a six-year-old girl with an imagination big enough to create an entire island!

She is sweet and charming but rough and tumble in equal measure. She lives an idyllic and organic existence with her Dad in their beach hut, where the sand dunes and sea provide the perfect backdrop for her remarkable imagination.

Jam Packed!

A short film compilation from Jam Media including hit programmes Roy, Picme, Funky Fables, Baby Jake and Tilly and Friends!

Joe and Jack Follow the adventures of Joe and his best friend Jack, who happens to be a cat! With two of the biggest imaginations possible, they set out on exciting journeys where their backyard becomes Candyland, the paddling pool next door transforms into treasure-laden waters and anything is possible!

Primary 2015 Programme A Sunny Day (Germany) From rising to setting, the sun is always cheerful except when everyone hides in the shade. How ungrateful!

Fri 9–Fri 30 Oct 10.00am–12.00pm Participating School Suitable for 6–11 year olds £3.00 per pupil A collection of short animations from around the world. The programme has no dialogue so young children will find it easy to follow. Activity sheets and classroom notes will be available for teachers on the day.

Area of Learning: Language & Literacy / The World Around Us

The Little Red Plane (UK) In a world crafted of wool, the post boy and his cat fly through the clouds and stars to deliver their parcels.

Trim Time (Germany) In spring and summer the tree’s leaves keep the barber busy. What will they do in autumn and winter?

The Balloon Moon (Portugal) With one little rip of his cardboard box, Dodu’s imagination lets in the sea and sweeps him away to adventure.

Calamity Island (UK) A shipwrecked captain, a sailor and a penguin try their best to keep everything neat and tidy.

Mobile (Germany) Across a crowded animal mobile, a lonely cow notices a smiley mouse.

Founding or Not Founding (France) Chop! Cut! Slice! Grate! A kaleidoscope of crazy fruit and veg to have you dancing in your seat!

Primary programme

Animated Antics

Whistleless (Denmark) How can one tiny bird find its voice amid the sounds and rhythms of the busy town?

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Early Years Drama

Primary programme

Fri 9 Oct 9.30am–10.15am Participating School Suitable for 4–8 year olds £3.00 per pupil

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Fri 9 Oct 11.15am–12.00pm Participating School Suitable for 4–8 year olds £3.00 per pupil

Choose to go on a magical journey through our own interpretations of ‘Traditional World Stories’ such as King Midas, Anansi the Spider and The Four Dragons or with ‘Autumn Changes and Traditions’ you get to meet Lottie Leaf as she makes her first autumnal journey or you could cosy down with a bit of ‘Rhyme Time’ exploring original stories based on famous nursery rhymes and having a whole lot of fun playing with words, sounds and rhymes as we go!

These expertly crafted classes will take the children into an imaginary world where they can comfortably explore feelings, language, movement and their relationships with others. Skilled drama practitioners guide children through each story creatively, allowing them to imagine their very own version as they all become the sights, sounds and characters together.

Area of Learning: Physical Development and Movement / The Arts

Maya the Bee Movie

iPad Workshop The World of Minecraft

Wed 14 Oct 10.30am–12.00pm ODEON Cinemas, Belfast Suitable for 6–11 year olds £3.00 per pupil

Thurs 15 Oct 10.00am–3.00pm Participating School Suitable for 8–11 year olds £15.00 per pupil

School Preview Screening

Join the official Amma Minecraft team and work together to create an epic world with all sorts of structures, models and more.

How we do it is up to you, but by the end of this practical hands-on workshop, you’ll have made a local landmark move from the real world, into the Minecraft world!

Freshly hatched bee Maya is a little whirlwind and won’t follow the rules of the hive. One of these rules is not to trust the hornets that live beyond the meadow. When the Royal Jelly is stolen, the hornets are suspected and Maya is thought to be their accomplice. No one believes that she’s the innocent victim and no one will stand by her except for her good natured best friend Willy.

Dir: Alexs Stadermann, Australia & Germany, 2014, 80 mins Cert: TBC Language: English Print Source: Primal Screen

Area of Learning: Language & Literacy / The World Around Us

*Please note: Maximum 12 participants.

Due to the nature of this session we require the school booking this workshop to provide computer facilities for the participants, this will include a reliable internet connection and up to date browser.

Area of Learning: Language & Literacy / Mathematics & Numeracy

Thurs 15 Oct 10.30am–12.00pm Participating School Suitable for 7–11 year olds £4.00 per pupil Join JAM Media for a special programme making presentation and learn all about how your favourite TV shows are made.

You will get the chance to ask questions to the animators and storytellers behind hit shows including Roy, Picme, Funky Fables, Baby Jake and Tilly and Friends. We will also be viewing a selection of JAM’s best work in a special showcase screening.

Area of Learning: Language & Literacy

BAFTA Kids Behind the Scenes Fri 16 Oct 10.30am–12.00pm ODEON Cinemas, Belfast Suitable for 7–11 year olds £3.00 per pupil TV presenters Michelle Ackerley and Ben Shires (Officially Amazing!) host a showcase of the films, television and games nominated at last year’s BAFTA Children’s Awards. A fun mix of live demonstrations, behind-the-scenes films and interviews will highlight the talent behind the nominations from actors to animators, designers to directors. Aimed at a KS2 schools audience (7–11 year olds) there will be plenty of opportunity for audience interaction with challenges and Q&A’s.

Students will be able to chat to some of the talented people behind their favourite programmes, ask questions of the guest speakers and take part in a drawing competition. Nominations included How to Train Your Dragon 2, Roy and Wolfblood so there’s bound to be lots to enjoy at this special event.

Area of Learning: Language & Literacy / The Arts

BAFTA Kids TV Presenting Masterclass Fri 16 Oct 1.30pm–2.30pm Participating School Suitable for 7–11 year olds £4.00 per pupil Join BAFTA and TV presenting stars for a unique insight into the exciting world of television presenting! How do you prepare for filming? Is it more difficult working in a live studio? What are the best interviewing techniques? How do you get your own personality across on screen?

Can you stop yourself laughing in front of the camera? A fun workshop for KS2 students (7–11 year olds) with advice and top tips for working in children’s TV and recognising your own talents. *Please note this workshop is only available to a school in Belfast.

Area of Learning: Language & Literacy / The Arts

Primary programme

Programme Making with JAM Media

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Primary programme

Creative Writing with Fighting Words Belfast

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Mon 19 Oct 10.00am–12.00pm Skainos Centre Suitable for 8–11 year olds FREE Calling all budding authors! This Fighting Words Belfast workshop at Skainos Centre is an opportunity for a primary school group to set out on a story-writing journey, working at first collaboratively and then individually to create new stories. All participants leave as published writers with their own illustrated storybook. See more at www.youngatart.co.uk Area of Learning: Language & Literacy / The Arts

Stringtastic with the Ulster Orchestra Mon 19 Oct 10.30am–11.30am Participating School Suitable for 4–11 year olds £4.00 per pupil

Mon 19 Oct 2.00pm–3.00pm Participating School Suitable for 4–11 year olds £4.00 per pupil

Arts Education Award winning duo Gareth Hopkins and Nigel Ireland take you through a fun packed interactive show for the entire school including music from Mario Brothers, James Bond, Mission Impossible, Ghostbusters and much more. With a line-up of violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar, mandolin, electric violin & bass guitar, Gareth and Nigel will introduce sound & acoustics using interactive games and stories. By the end of the show we will also have a pupil performing on the world’s smallest violin! An Ideal workshop session for the whole school.

Area of Learning: The Arts

Tues 20 Oct 10.30am–1.00pm ODEON Cinemas, Belfast Suitable for 8–11 year olds £4.00 per pupil Every movie that gets released in the UK has to go through one final process before it hits the cinemas — classification. It’s the job of the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) to view them all and decide on a suitable classification or rating: U, PG, 12A or higher. What a job! This is a great opportunity for youngsters to get the lowdown on how it’s all done and meet some of the people who do the job for real. Film case study Song of the Sea (Cert: PG).

Jury’s Out! Primary School Short Film Competition Tues 20 Oct 10.30am–1.00pm Crescent Arts Centre Suitable for 8–11 year olds £3.00 per pupil

www.cbbfc.co.uk

This is a great practical opportunity for primary schools to critically debate an international short film programme before selecting a winner! Join schools from around Northern Ireland to see if your film tastes are similar or very different! Before the screening the Cinemagic programming team will be sharing reviewing tips and guiding pupils in what to look out for when critiquing the shorts. Activity sheets and classroom notes will be available for teachers on the day.

Area of Learning: Language & Literacy / Personal Development and Mutual Understanding

Area of Learning: Language & Literacy / The World Around Us

Please note: Study Guides & Classroom Notes will be distributed to teachers on the day for both the BBFC workshop and the feature film text Song of the Sea.

Primary programme

That’s Classified! Song of the Sea Film Classification Workshop with the BBFC

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Song of the Sea (Amhrán na Mara) Irish Language Screening The Geography Show Plus... Screening: The Croods

Primary programme

Wed 21 Oct 10.00am–1.00pm Participating School Suitable for 8–11 year olds £5.00 per pupil

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Accompany facilitator Michael Moylan on a global expedition, traversing the five oceans and investigating the landmarks and climates of the seven continents. From the blistering heat of the Sahara desert to the bitter chill of Antarctica. Adventure to some of the world’s most dangerous places and visit the sites of natural disasters, exploring the stages of a volcano and the causes and effects of an earthquake. Learn how the earth was formed and find out about tectonic plates! Why do some countries have huge mountain regions while others are flat? Pupils will also learn all about environmental issues such as the rainforest and pollution in this exciting and action-packed workshop. The workshop will be followed by a screening of The Croods (Cert: PG).

Area of Learning: Language & Literacy / The World Around Us

Wed 21 Oct 10.30am–12.10pm ODEON Cinemas, Belfast Suitable for 8–11 year olds £4.00 per pupil A special festival screening of the Irish Language version of Cartoon Saloon’s multi-award winning feature animation Song of the Sea (Amhrán na Mara) After their mother’s disappearance, Ben and Saoirse are sent to live with Granny in the city. When they resolve to return to their home by the sea, their journey becomes a race against time as they are drawn into a world Ben knows only from his mother’s folktales. But this is no bedtime story; these fairy folk have been in our world far too long. It soon becomes clear to Ben that Saoirse is the key to their survival.

Insíonn Amhrán na Mara scéal Ben agus a dheirfiúr bheag Saoirse — an Leanbh rón deireanach — a théann ar thuras iontach isteach i ndomhan draíochta na finscéalaíochta ársa atá ag dul i léig agus iad ag iarraidh filleadh ar a mbaile cois farraige. Tógann an scannán inspioráid ó Bhanrónta miotaseolaíocha bhéaloideas na hÉireann, neacha a chónaíonn mar rónta san fharraige ach mar dhaoine ar talamh.

Dir: Tomm Moore, Ireland, Denmark, Belgium, Luxembourg & France, 2014, 93 mins Age: 8+ Language: Irish with English Subtitles Print Source: Element Pictures

Area of Learning: Language & Literacy / The World Around Us / Personal Development and Mutual Understanding

Thurs 22 Oct 10.00am–1.00pm Participating School Suitable for 8–11 year olds £5.00 per pupil Hello me hearties and shiver me timbers! Find out all about life as a Pirate in this fun and interactive workshop from History Live. Who became a Pirate and why? Where did Pirates live and what food did they eat? What was life like on board a Pirate ship and when exactly was the ‘Golden Age’ of the Pirates? X-marks the spot to buried treasure... but be careful, you don’t want to walk the plank! Keep a look out, you might even see a parrot or two! The workshop will be followed by a screening of The Pirates in an Adventure with Scientists (Cert: PG).

Area of Learning: Language & Literacy / The World Around Us

Make a Movie in a Day! Fri 23 Oct 9.00am–3.00pm Participating School Suitable for 8–11 year olds £10.00 per pupil Want to make it to the Oscars? You’ve got to start somewhere.

Young Irish Film Makers are calling all budding movie directors to join them for a film workshop with a difference. One lucky group of young people will be guided through this action packed project to produce a movie from beginning to end. At the conclusion of this fun filled workshop participants will also get to attend their very own movie premiere!

For more information on Young Irish Film Makers workshops, school programmes and schedule go to www.yifm.com Area of Learning: Language & Literacy / The Arts

Primary programme

History Live: Discover the World of Pirates Plus... Screening: The Pirates in an Adventure with Scientists

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A Christmas Star School Preview Screenings

Primary programme

Special Effects Make-Up in Film with Triona Gogarty

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Fri 23 Oct 9.30am–12.00pm Participating School Suitable for 8–11 year olds £5.00 per pupil Special effects is without a doubt a highly creative and fun area in make-up artistry. It allows you to create any creature or character you can imagine, as whacky or scary as your heart desires! It also serves a real purpose. With storylines becoming more sensational and technology more sophisticated, special effects is becoming an increasingly important element of both film and theatrical productions. Join special effects artist Triona Gogarty as she teaches participants the basic skills and techniques of make-up artistry!

Area of Learning: The Arts

Mon 9–Fri 13 Nov 10.30am–11.50am Odyssey Cinemas, Belfast Suitable for 6–11 year olds £4.00 per pupil SEE IT FIRST! We have programmed a week of special preview screenings for schools of A Christmas Star.

Born in dramatic circumstances under the Christmas Star, Noelle believes she has the gift to perform strange miracles. When conniving developer McKerrod threatens her peaceful life she teams up with a misfit gang to save the village from demolition. However, one by one her friends lose faith in Noelle’s abilities and she is left to fight McKerrod on her own. It all hinges on a final showdown in Belfast’s historic Stormont building as Noelle implores politicians, her friends and the watching world to believe in the true meaning of Christmas... love.

Dir: Richard Elson, UK, 2015, 78 mins, Cert: TBC Language: English Print Source: Signature Entertainment

Area of Learning: The World Around Us / Personal Development and Mutual Understanding

Into Film Club Into Film Club is a free UK-wide initiative for primary and post primary schools that provides children and young people with a space to watch, discuss and review films, as well as the training, resources and opportunities to make their own. Membership offers access to thousands of fantastic films to watch, and opportunities for members to develop skills in reporting, programming and reviewing. Alongside Into Film Club we have also extended our offer with the provision of free CPD sessions for all teaching staff across various areas of the N.I. curriculum includiang, raising literacy attainment, filmmaking and stop motion animation.

Fri 9 Oct 10.00am–3.00pm Participating School Suitable for 8–11 year olds Got an idea for a movie? Need a storyboard, camera crew, edit suite, special effects unit, title generator and soundtrack? This ultimate workshop in mobile moving making puts every film making tool you need at your fingertips to make your Hollywood blockbuster a reality.

Using iPads and a host of creative apps you will storyboard, shoot, edit and showcase your movie all in one day. The best part? It’s so mobile we come to your school to do it.

Tues 20 Oct 10.30am–1.00pm ODEON Cinemas, Belfast Suitable for 8–11 year olds Every movie that gets released in the UK has to go through one final process before it hits the cinemas — classification. It’s the job of the British Board of film Classification (BBFC) to view them all and decide on a suitable classification or rating: U, PG, 12A or higher. What a job! This is a great opportunity for youngsters to get the lowdown on how it’s all done and meet some of the people who do the job for real. Film case study Song of the Sea (Cert: PG).

As part of the upcoming Cinemagic Festival, Into Film Club are offering a number of FREE screenings and workshops to schools. If your school would like to book free places on any of the events on this page please email Laura@cinemagic.org.uk. Please note that only Into Film Club’s managed by Cinemagic can avail of the free events on offer.

Into Film Club in Northern Ireland is a Northern Ireland Screen initiative for schools designed to reduce disadvantage and is funded by the Department of Culture Arts and Leisure. The scheme is managed

by Cinemagic and the Nerve Centre in partnership with Into Film.

Into film club

Movies Go Mobile ipad Workshop

That’s Classified!

Song of the Sea with the BBFC

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Outreach Autumn Arts in Banbridge

Animate with Lego Sat 17 Oct 10.00am–1.00pm Banbridge Old Town Hall Suitable for 7–11 year olds £5.00

Outreach

Sat 17 Oct 1.30pm–4.30pm Banbridge Old Town Hall Suitable for 12–15 year olds £5.00

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An introduction to animation film directing with Lego. Participating children will learn how to turn their favourite Lego characters into movie stars in this fun-filled animation workshop. Joel Simon, from the multi-award winning Flickerpix Animation Studios will demonstrate how animated films are prepared, storyboarded, animated and shared for all to admire. Feel free to bring along your own Lego characters to include in your movie!

Special Effects Make-Up for Film and Television

TV and Radio Sports Presenting

Sat 24 Oct 10.00am–12.30pm Banbridge Old Town Hall Suitable for 7–11 year olds £5.00

Sat 24 Oct 1.00pm–4.00pm Banbridge Old Town Hall Suitable for 7–11 year olds £5.00

Special effects are becoming an increasingly important element of production with film and television storylines becoming more sensational and technology becoming more advanced! Join make-up artist Triona Gogarty as she guides participants through the basic skills and techniques of special effects make-up, with a chance to design a range of ghoulish and zombie-themed creations!

Calling all budding journalists! Find out about the A-Z of TV and Radio Sports Reporting. Have a go at compiling your very own reports and try your hand at presenting!

This fun-filled, fast-paced workshop hosted by award-winning broadcaster, Denise Watson, will give participants an insight to the world of sports journalism.

To Book — Autumn Arts Box Office: 028 4066 0605

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26 Nov-3 Jan Child £10, Adult £25-£12, Schools tickets £8 From simple straw to threads of gold, in magic strands our tale unfolds...

Join us this Christmas as we bring a little mischievous magic to the stage in our adaptation of Rumpelstiltskin the classic Brothers Grimm tale with a typical, mystical MAC twist.

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ODEON Cinemas, Belfast No. 1 Victoria Square, Belfast, BT1 4QG Odyssey Cinemas 2 Queens Quay, Belfast, BT3 9QQ

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Belfast Barge Meeting Point: Waterfront Hall Lanyon Place, Belfast, BT1 3WH

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Ulster Hall 1–7 Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7FF

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Ulster Museum Botanic Gardens, Belfast, BT9 5AB

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Crescent Arts Centre 2–4 University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NH

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Skainos Centre 239 Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 1AF

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Timetable

Date

Time

Workshop / Screening

Approx. Exit Time

Venue

Page

Fri 9 Oct

7.00pm

Pan 3D

9.00pm

ODEON Belfast

12

Sat 10 Oct

Family (Public) Family Film and Workshop Tickets: Online Box Office www.wegottickets.com (& search for your chosen event) Tickets can also be purchased via our venue partners (see page 8)

Timetable 58

CBBC’s ‘So Awkward’ Masterclass

1.00pm

Ulster Hall

30

Lily’s Driftwood Bay

11.30am

The Belfast Barge

14

10.30am

Trenk, the Little Knight

11.45am

ODEON Belfast

16

1.00pm

Pinocchio + Make Your Own Puppet

3.30pm

Ulster Museum

27

2.00pm

The Hero of Colour City

3.20pm

ODEON Belfast

15

4.00pm

Yellowbird

5.30pm

ODEON Belfast

16

6.30pm

Paper Planes

8.10pm

ODEON Belfast

18

Sun 11 Oct

2.00pm

T-Pang Rescue

3.20pm

ODEON Belfast

17

4.00pm

Triple Trouble

5.10pm

ODEON Belfast

17

Sat 17 Oct

10.30am

BAFTA Kids: Behind the Scenes

12.00pm

ODEON Belfast

30

Sun 18 Oct

Sat 24 Oct

1.00pm

The Little Mermaid + Early Years Drama

3.30pm

Ulster Museum

28

2.00pm

BAFTA Kids: TV Presenting Masterclass

3.00pm

Ulster Hall

31

2.00pm

The World of Goopi and Bagha

3.20pm

ODEON Belfast

18

4.00pm

The Games Maker 3D

5.55pm

ODEON Belfast

19

6.30pm

Antboy 2

7.50pm

ODEON Belfast

21

1.00pm

Animate with Lego with Flickerpix Animations

4.00pm

The Belfast Barge

31

2.00pm

The Satellite Girl and Milk Cow

3.25pm

ODEON Belfast

19

4.00pm

How to Steal a Dog

5.50pm

ODEON Belfast

20

6.30pm

Imba Means Sing

7.45pm

ODEON Belfast

20

1.00pm

101 Dalmatians + Make Your Own Pup

3.30pm

Ulster Museum

29

Sun 25 Oct

2.00pm

The Sound of Music

4.55pm

ODEON Belfast

25

Sat 31 Oct

10.30am

Coconut the Little Dragon

11.55am

ODEON Belfast

15

Sun 1 Nov

*Please note the timetable does not list regional outreach events

10.00am 10.30am

Wed 4 Nov

2.00pm

Labyrinthus

3.40pm

ODEON Belfast

22

4.00pm

Landfill Harmonic

5.25pm

ODEON Belfast

22

6.30pm

Ghosthunters

8.10pm

ODEON Belfast

23

10.30am

Mara and the Firebringer

12.05pm

ODEON Belfast

23

2.00pm

The Island of Secrets

3.30pm

ODEON Belfast

24

4.00pm

Adama

5.25pm

ODEON Belfast

24

6.30pm

The Wizard of Oz

8.30pm

ODEON Belfast

26

7.30pm

A Christmas Star

9.00pm

Odyssey Cinemas

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Education Programme Box Office: 028 9031 1900

Date

Time

Workshop / Screening

Approx. Exit Time

Venue

Page

Fri 9 Oct

9.30am

Early Years Drama

10.15am

Participating School

40

10.00am

Movies Go Mobile

3.00pm

Participating School

47

10.30am

The Hero of Colour City

11.50am

ODEON Belfast

35

11.15am

Early Years Drama

12.00pm

Participating School

40

Wed 14 Oct

10.30am

Maya the Bee Movie

12.00pm

ODEON Belfast

40

Thurs 15 Oct

10.00am

The World of Minecraft

3.00pm

Participating School

40

10.30am

Programme Making with JAM Media

12.00pm

Participating School

41

10.30am

BAFTA Kids: Behind the Scenes

12.00pm

ODEON Belfast

41

1.30pm

BAFTA Kids: TV Presenting Masterclass

2.30pm

Participating School

41

10.00am

Creative Writing with Fighting Words

12.00pm

Skainos Centre

42

10.30am

Stringtastic

11.30am

Participating School

42

2.00pm

Stringtastic

3.00pm

Participating School

42

10.30am

That’s Classified! With the BBFC

1.00pm

ODEON Belfast

43

10.30am

Jury’s Out!

1.00pm

Crescent Arts Centre

43

10.00am

The Geography Show

1.00pm

Participating School

44

10.30am

Song of the Sea / Amhrán na Mara

12.10pm

ODEON Belfast

44

Thurs 22 Oct

10.00am

Discover the World of Pirates

1.00pm

Participating School

45

Fri 23 Oct

9.00am

Make A Movie in a Day

3.00pm

Participating School

45

9.30am

Special Effects Make-Up in Film

12.00pm

Participating School

46

Mon 2 Nov

10.30am

Coconut the Little Dragon

11.55am

ODEON Belfast

35

Mon 9 Nov

10.30am

A Christmas Star

11.50am

Odyssey Cinemas

46

Tues 10 Nov

10.30am

A Christmas Star

11.50am

Odyssey Cinemas

46

Wed 11 Nov

10.30am

A Christmas Star

11.50am

Odyssey Cinemas

46

Thurs 12 Nov

10.30am

A Christmas Star

11.50am

Odyssey Cinemas

46

Fri 13 Nov

10.30am

A Christmas Star

11.50am

Odyssey Cinemas

46

Fri 16 Oct Mon 19 Oct

Nursery – On the Road Early Years Drama 12–16 Oct Cinebabies Programme 9–30 Oct Dates/times to be arranged to suit the individual nursery schools (pages 36–38) Primary – On the Road Animated Antics 9–23 Oct Dates/times to be arranged to suit the individual primary schools (pg 39)

Tues 20 Oct Wed 21 Oct

Timetable

Schools

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