The Irish Pub, family secrets (Stories We Tell), illicit love (The Invisible Woman), nervous breakdown (Blue Jasmine), a speed typing competition (Populaire), stylish ladies of a certain age (Advanced Style), and the Egyptian revolution (The Square), are just a few of the diverse themes explored in a bumper Foyle Film Festival Summer Cinema Programme. In addition to family films (Frozen, The Lego Movie, Walking With Dinosaurs, The Smurfs 2, The Nut Job), the programme includes a Young People’s Horror Festival with screenings (Daddy, I’m A Zombie!, Hotel Transylvania, Coraline, Monster House, Frankenweenie), and hands-on workshops giving participants a wide range of taster sessions including making a horror game, creating a spooky soundtrack, making a scary animation, and producing and starring in an original live action zombie scene. While in FabLab participants can create a horror character, and design a unique gothic T-shirt. Family movies include free popcorn, and complimentary refreshments will accompany films screening on a Monday night over the summer months.
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As part of the 8th Annual Outburst Queer Arts Festival, Foyle Film Festival is delighted to host a number of special events and screenings including Cannes success Stranger By The Lake, G.B.F., and My Prairie Home with special live performance by Rae Spoon. FFF Summer Programme offers a unique range of contemporary, independent, foreign language, documentaries, classics, animation, short live action, and family films in an intimate setting. The programme of events also includes master classes, special film presentations, and hands-on filmmaking workshops on an ongoing basis throughout the year.
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Foyle Film Festival is funded by DCAL through Northern Ireland Screen and by Derry City Council.
cost & booking
NERVE CENTRE FILMS (including Family Films): £2 OUTBURST FESTIVAL FILMS: £2.50 OUTBURST SPECIAL EVENTS:£5 KIDS’ HORROR MINI FESTIVAL: Movie & Workshop: £5 Film Screening only: £2 Workshop only: £3 Five-Day Filmmaking Workshop: £20 Fab Lab Workshops: £5 PLEASE NOTE Places on all Summer Programme workshops are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Places are only confirmed when all relevant parental/guardian consent forms have been completed and returned, and full payment has been made.
booking details Tickets for Nerve Centre screenings and workshops can be purchased at: Nerve Centre Box Office 7-8 Magazine Street Derry~Londonderry BT48 6HJ Tel: 028 7126 0562 or 7137 3456 Book online through www.wegottickets.com www.nervecentre.org nervecentre.org nerve_centre
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MONDAY 9 JUNE @ 7pm
THE IRISH PUB
VENUE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1 COMPLIMENTARY REFRESHMENTS SERVED
OPENING NIGHT SPECIAL LAUNCH EVENT
The director Alex Fegan will introduce The Irish Pub and take part in a post-screening discussion. The Irish Pub is a eulogy to the greatest institution in Irish society, the pub, or more specifically, the traditional Irish publicans who run them. The characters in this exceptionally endearing film all run and own pubs that have been in their families for generations and it is through their warmth, wit and wisdom that we gain an insight into the heart and soul of the Irish pub. Foyle Film Festival is particularly delighted to screen the new updated version of The Irish Pub that will include coverage of pubs in Northern Ireland (which is absent from the original documentary). Director Alex Fegan explains... “While making The Irish Pub, it was always our intention to film pubs in Northern Ireland. However, I had three criteria while making the film. The pubs had to be at least three generations in the same family, the owners had to stand for the interview… Therefore, if we arrived at a pub and the owner wasn’t there, we couldn’t film the pub. Unfortunately, this happened on many occasions throughout the shoot, including in Galway city, Cork city, Waterford, Kilkenny and unfortunately in Northern Ireland…Then time ran away from us as the film was scheduled to be in cinemas for October 2013… I particularly regretted not filming any pubs in Northern Ireland and so that is why we decided to rectify that.” Fantastic. This is the Ireland that we all know and love.” RTE Ten “Delightful.” The Irish Times “It’s just too hard not to love this film. It’s a lot like being in the sweetest snug ever.” Movies.ie “A moving eulogy to the Irish boozer.” Hotpress Ireland.2013 Director: Alex Fegan Duration: 1hr 12 mins Cert: PG Language: English
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evening screenings
WEDNESDAY 11 JUNE @ 7pm
MADEMOISELLE CHAMBON
VENUE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1 An elegant and moving tale of an unexpected romance between a married man, Jean, and his son’s school teacher, Véronique Chambon. As their feelings for each other slowly take hold, the couple reach a painful turning point that will affect their lives forever. A story of forbidden love that has bewitched audiences and critics worldwide. A heart-breaking and emotionally ambiguous twist on Brief Encounter” Time Out “Nearly perfect.” New York Times “A must see.” The Independent France.2011. Director: Stephane Brize Cast: Vincent Lindon, Sandrine Kiberlain, Aure Atika Duration: 1hr 41 mins Cert: 12 Language: French with English subtitles
THURSDAY 12 JUNE @ 7pm
ADVANCED STYLE
VENUE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1 Advanced Style explores the lives of seven unique New York women whose eclectic and unique style have fashioned their approach to aging. Based on Ari Seth Cohen’s famed blog of the same name, this film paints intimate and colourful portraits of independent stylish women aged 62 to 95 who are challenging conventional ideas about beauty, aging and Western culture’s increasing obsession with youth. Advanced Style was one of the most talkedabout films at this year’s Hot Docs Film Festival in Toronto. With all the hype that has accompanied the film, it would seem there is a serious push to better represent mature women in the modern fashion era. Ari Cohen’s images are dazzling, but it’s Plioplyte’s filmmaking skill that coaxes out the thoughtful and even painful back stories from these women… A real charmer. Don’t miss it.” MovieFone USA.2014 Director: Lina Plioplyte Cast: Joyce Carpati, Ari Cohen, Lynn Dell, Zelda Kaplan, Jacquie Murdock Duration: 1hr 12 mins Cert: PG
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MONDAY 23 JUNE @ 7pm
THE INVISIBLE WOMAN VENUE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1 COMPLIMENTARY REFRESHMENTS SERVED Claire Tomalin’s 1990 book about the secret love affair between Charles Dickens, then 45, and young actress Ellen Ternan, then 18, which appears to have been pursued until Dickens’s death 13 years later, is delicate about what we really know about their story. Did they have a child together? We can’t be sure. The scenes of their illicit courtship - whispering secrets to each other, intently staring - are given intensity and eroticism by the use of near-silence long, wordless pauses. What Ellen learns from Dickens is comfortless: “however painful it is, we’re alone - whoever we are with, we are alone”. Nominated for an Oscar®. Ralph Fiennes shows his directorial skills with this adaptation of Claire Tomalin’s biography of Charles Dickens’ secret lover.” The Guardian UK.2013 Director: Ralph Fiennes Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Felicity Jones, Kristin Scott Thomas, Tom Hollander, Joanna Scanlan, Tom Burke Duration: 1hr 51 mins Cert: 12
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THURSDAY 26 JUNE @ 7pm
LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON
(Soshite chichi ni naru) VENUE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1
The story of a family thrown into torment when they receive devastating news. Ryota has earned everything he has by his hard work, and believes nothing can stop him from pursuing his perfect life as a winner. Then one day, he and his wife, Midori, get an unexpected phone call from the hospital. Their 6-year-old son, Keita, is not ‘their’ son - the hospital gave them the wrong baby. The couple are forced to make a life-changing decision, to choose between ‘nature’ and ‘nurture.’ Won the Jury Prize at Cannes 2013. There’s great wit and warmth to Like Father, Like Son and…moments of genuine pathos and humour...” Daniel Green, London Film Festival Japan.2013 Director: Hirokazu Koreeda Cast: Masaharu Fukuyama, Machiko Ono, Yôko Maki Duration: 2hrs 1 min Cert: PG
THURSDAY 3 JULY @ 7pm
CELLULOID MAN VENUE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1 After falling in love with films during his childhood in Trivandrum, P.K. Nair moved to Mumbai to fulfill his dream of becoming a filmmaker. There he discovered that his academic talent outweighed any creative ability and decided to join the Film and Television Institute of India. He set himself on a path which led him to eventuality establish the National Film Archive of India in Pune. Along the way, he travelled around the country saving any prints he became aware of; whether they were Indian or foreign films. When Nair retired in April 1991, he had collected over 12,000 films. TUESDAY 1 JULY @ 7pm
FILTH
VENUE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1 James McAvoy gives the performance of his career as a crooked cop gone rogue, and also features an incredible supporting cast including Jamie Bell and Jim Broadbent. Detective Sergeant Bruce Robertson, a bigoted and corrupt policeman, is in line for a promotion and will stop at nothing to get what he wants. Enlisted to solve a brutal murder and threatened by the aspirations of his colleagues, Bruce sets about ensuring their ruin. As he turns his colleagues against one another by stealing their wives and exposing their secrets, he starts to lose himself in a web of deceit that he can no longer control.
As physical film rapidly gives way to digital media, Celluloid Man’s illuminating and impassioned case for continual film preservation resonates deeply… A film about film history may sound dry, but the stories captured here crackle with life and enthusiasm.” EyeForFilm India.2012 Director: Shivendra Singh Dungarpur Cast: P.K. Nair Duration: 2hrs 44 mins Cert: U Language: English/Hindi/Bengali/Kannada
A brilliantly twisted and wonderfully warped ride.” Z00 “The most exciting and attention grabbing film of the year.” Mail on Sunday Showbiz UK.2013 Director: Jon S. Baird Cast: James McAvoy, Jamie Bell, Jim Broadbent, Imogen Poots, Joanne Froggatt Duration: 1hr 37mins Cert: 18
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TUESDAY 8 JULY @ 7pm MONDAY 7 JULY @ 7pm
COUSCOUS
(LA GRAINE ET LE MULET) VENUE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1 COMPLIMENTARY REFRESHMENTS SERVED From the director of Blue Is The Warmest Colour, Couscous is a critically acclaimed, warm and engrossing family drama, and is set amongst the North African community in the Mediterranean port of Sète. When sixty-something shipyard worker Slimane is laid off, he determines to realise his long-held dream of opening a couscous restaurant. With the odds stacked against him, his only chance of success is to rally the support of his unruly extended family, including his ex-wife and mistress. But simmering feuds and rivalries have to be overcome before the arrival of the restaurant’s make-or-break opening night on which they must risk everything. Winner of 4 Cesar Awards including Best Film & Best Director. Captivating… Gorgeous… Life-affirming.” The Guardian France.2007 Director: Abdellatif Kechiche Cast: Habib Fares, Hafsla Herzi Duration: 2hrs 28 mins Cert: 15 Language: French, Arabic & Russian with English subtitles
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STORIES WE TELL VENUE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1 In this inspired, genre-twisting new film, Oscar®-nominated writer/director Sarah Polley discovers that the truth depends on who’s telling it. Polley interviews and interrogates a cast of characters of varying reliability, eliciting refreshingly candid, yet mostly contradictory, answers to the same questions. As each relates their version of the family mythology, present-day recollections shift into nostalgia-tinged glimpses of their mother, who departed too soon, leaving a trail of unanswered questions. Polley unravels the paradoxes to reveal the essence of family: always complicated, warmly messy and fiercely loving. A film that excavates layers of myth and memory to find the elusive truth at the core of a family of storytellers. Winner of the Writers Guild Award. One of the boldest and most exciting films…and the kind of experience that has the power to alter your perception of the world.” The New York Times Canada.2012 Director: Sarah Polley Cast: Michael Polley, John Buchan, Mark Polley Duration: 1hr 48 mins Cert: PG13
WEDNESDAY 9 JULY @ 7pm
BLUE JASMINE
VENUE:NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1 Single, broke and suffering from a nervous breakdown, housewife Jasmine (Cate Blanchett) travels from New York to San Francisco to stay with her sister Ginger. While Ginger encourages her to become an interior designer, Jasmine’s snobbish outlook causes her to question her sister’s taste in men. Before she can find success in interior design Jasmine’s lack of funds force her to reluctantly take on a job as a receptionist. Academy® Award and Golden Globe winner. “The one-liners are in evidence but this is more abrasive than you might expect. Blends rigour and vigour to join Vicky Cristina Barcelona and Midnight In Paris as the best of late-period Woody.” Total Film USA.2013 Director: Woody Allen Cast: Cate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin, Sally Hawkins, Peter Sarsgaard Duration: 1hr 38 mins Cert: 12A
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MONDAY 21 JULY @ 7pm
12 YEARS A SLAVE VENUE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1 COMPLIMENTARY REFRESHMENTS SERVED Based on an incredible true story of one man’s fight for survival and freedom. In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty, as well as unexpected kindnesses, Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but also to retain his dignity. Winner of 6 Oscars® including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor. Visceral, vital and anchored by its earnest performances, this is a potent portrait of a shameful historical truth.” Total Film THURSDAY 10 JULY @ 7pm
20 FEET FROM STARDOM
VENUE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1 In his compelling new film award-winning director Morgan Neville shines a spotlight on the untold true story of the backup singers behind some of the greatest musical legends of the 21st century. Triumphant and heartbreaking in equal measure, the film is both a tribute to the unsung voices who brought shape and style to popular music and a reflection on the conflicts, sacrifices and rewards of a career spent harmonising with others. These gifted artists span a range of styles, genres and eras of popular music, but each has a uniquely fascinating and personal story to share of life spent in the shadows of superstardom. Oscar® winner. Sheer perfection! Just watch Morgan Neville’s exhilarating documentary and try not to stand up and cheer.” Rolling Stone USA.2013 Director: Morgan Neville Cast: Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer, Stephanie Alexander, Patti Austin, Carole Childs, Cissy Houston, Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, Mick Jagger, Sting, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Bette Midler Duration: 1hr 31 mins Cert: 12A
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USA/UK.2013 Director: Steve McQueen Cast: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael K. Williams, Michael Fassbender, Brad Pitt, Dwight Henry, Dickie Gravois Duration: 2 hrs 14 mins Cert: 15
MONDAY 28 JULY @ 7pm
POPULAIRE THURSDAY 24 JULY @ 7pm
VENUE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1 COMPLIMENTARY REFRESHMENTS SERVED
(DABBA)
French drama set in the 1950s following a young woman who yearns for more than the humdrum existence she seems destined for. As a 21-year-old, Rose Pamphyle is kept firmly in check by her father. He has arranged her engagement to a local mechanic and the girl seems destined to pass from the control of one man to another on her wedding day. However, when Rose travels to Lisieux in Normandy another opportunity presents itself.
THE LUNCHBOX
VENUE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1 When a mix-up in Mumbai’s famous ‘dabbawalla’ lunchbox delivery system leads to widower Sajaan receiving a stacked tiffin box assembled by unappreciated housewife Ila, it sparks an exchange of letters. Gradually, their notes become little confessions about their loneliness, memories, regrets, fears, and even small joys. They each discover a new sense of self and find an anchor to hold onto in the big city of Mumbai that so often crushes hopes and dreams. Charming and whimsical, it’s a feast for the eyes.” Empire “Sheer unadulterated pleasure…This slow-burning romance by first-time Indian film-maker Ritesh Batra has charm, depth and simplicity.” EyeForFilm India/France/Germany/USA.2013 Director: Ritesh Batra Cast: Irrfan Khan, Nimrat Kaur, Nawazuddin Siddiqui Duration: 1hr 44 mins Cert: PG Language: Hindi with English subtitles
Though her interview for a secretarial job goes disastrously, she makes the acquaintance of a charismatic manager called Louis Echard. Impressed by her natural abilities at the keyboard, Louis appoints himself her trainer for a speed typing competition. Can Rose type her way to the life she desires? Mad Men meets The Artist.” The Hollywood Reporter France.2012 Director: Rgis Roinsard Cast: Romain Duris, Deborah Francois, Berenice Bejo, Shaun Benson, Melanie Bernier Duration: 1hr 51 mins Cert: 12 Language: French with English subtitles
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THURSDAY 31 JULY @ 7pm
THE ROCKET
VENUE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1 10-year-old Ahlo is believed to bring bad luck, and is blamed for a string of disasters. When his family loses their home and are forced to move, Ahlo meets the spirited orphan Kia (9) and her eccentric uncle Purple: an ex-soldier with a purple suit, a rice-wine habit and a fetish for James Brown. Struggling to hang on to his father’s trust, Ahlo leads his family, Purple and Kia through a land scarred by war in search of a new home. In a last plea to try and prove he’s not cursed, Ahlo builds a giant explosive rocket to enter the most lucrative but dangerous competition of the year: the Rocket Festival. The Rocket is a deeply personal story about the determination of a boy who has the odds stacked against him, set against the epic backdrop of a war-ravaged country on the brink of huge change. A stirring, lushly-constructed celebration of youthful spirit.” Empire Australia/Thailand/Laos.2013 Director: Kim Mordaunt Cast: Sitthiphon Disamoe, Loungnam Kaosainam, Suthep Po-ngam Duration: 1hr.36mins Cert: 12 Language: Lao with English subtitles
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MONDAY 4 AUGUST @ 7pm
SHORT TERM 12
VENUE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1 COMPLIMENTARY REFRESHMENTS SERVED At a foster-care facility for at-risk teenagers, Grace is a young counsellor trying to do her best for the kids under her care. The job is not easy as Grace and her colleagues care for kids who are too often profoundly scarred. To cope, Grace will have to make difficult decisions that could put her career, and more importantly her charges, at dire risk. Cretton’s tough-love snapshot of shattered youth is achingly moving rather than manipulative or mawkish.” Total Film USA.2013 Director: Destin Cretton Cast: Brie Larson, Frantz Turner, John Gallagher Jr. Duration: 1hr.36mins Cert: 15
WEDNESDAY 6 AUGUST @ 7pm
LIKE SOMEONE IN LOVE
VENUE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1 Akiko, a pretty and slightly distant sociology student works nights as a high-class escort. Instead of studying for her exams and meeting her grandmother, she reluctantly goes to the house of her latest client, retired sociology professor Takashi. The next morning, she allows him to give her a ride to university, crossing paths with her volatile boyfriend, Noriaki. The latter assumes that the kind old man is Akiko’s grandfather, thus allowing an odd roleplaying routine to begin... A bewitching and intriguingly ambiguous exploration of the roles we play with one another… Deeply resonates with one long after the film is over.” Twitch Film France/Japan.2012 Director: Abbas Kiarostami Cast: Rin Takanashi, Tadashi Okuno, Ryo Kase, Denden Duration: 1hr 40mins Cert: 12A
THURSDAY 7 AUGUST @ 7pm
METRO MANILA
VENUE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1 Oscar Ramirez and his family flee their impoverished life in the rice fields of the northern Philippines to the Capital Manila. But the sweltering capital’s bustling intensity quickly overwhelms them, and they fall prey to the manipulations of its hardened locals. A moving morality tale set in a world rarely seen in western cinema, Metro Manila is an underdog drama that feels as authentic as it is original.” Total Film UK/Philippines.2013 Director: Sean Ellis Cast: Jake Macapagal, Althea Vega, John Arcilla Duration: 1hr 55 mins Cert: 15 Language: Tagalog with English subtitles
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MONDAY 18 AUGUST @ 7pm
GRAVITY
VENUE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1 COMPLIMENTARY REFRESHMENTS SERVED
THURSDAY 21 AUGUST @ 7pm
THE SQUARE (AL MIDAN)
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Dr. Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock), a brilliant medical engineer on her first shuttle mission, with veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky (Clooney). But on a seemingly routine spacewalk, disaster strikes. The shuttle is destroyed, leaving Stone and Kowalsky completely alone-tethered to nothing but each other and spiraling out into the blackness. Winner of 7 Oscars®, including Best Director. “From the second you strap yourself in until the moment you stagger out of the cinema…you’ll be treated to a mind-blowing spectacle.” UK Screen USA/UK.2013 Director: Alfonso Cuaron Cast: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney, Ed Harris Duration: 1hr.31mins Cert: 12 Language: English & Greenlandic
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An intimate observational documentary that follows the ongoing struggle of the Egyptian Revolution through the eyes of six very different protesters. Starting in the tents of Tahrir in the days leading up to the fall of Mubarak, we follow our characters on a life-changing journey through the euphoria of victory into the uncertainties and dangers of the current ‘transitional period’ under military rule, where everything they fought for is now under threat. “It’s a stunning slice of political reportage: clear and concise yet emotionally engaging in the way mainstream news reports rarely are.” Total Film Egypt/USA.2013. Director: Jehane Noujaim Cast: Ahmed Hassan, Khalid Abdalla, Magdy Ashour Duration: 1hr 48 mins Cert: 15 Language: Arabic with English subtitles.
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FAMILY FILMS
MONDAY 21 JULY @ 2pm
FROZEN
VENUE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1 FAMILY SCREENING - FREE POPCORN When a prophecy traps a kingdom in eternal winter, Anna, a fearless optimist, teams up with extreme mountain man Kristoff and his sidekick reindeer Sven on an epic journey to find Anna’s sister Elsa, the Snow Queen, and put an end to her icy spell. Winner of 2 Oscars®. Lots of laughs and some strong action beats along the way.” Empire USA.2013 Director(s): Chris Buck & Jennifer Lee Cast: Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, Jonathan Groff, Idina Menzel Duration: 1hr 48 mins Cert: U
THURSDAY 24 JULY @ 2pm
BOO, ZINO AND THE SNURKS
VENUE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1 FAMILY SCREENING - FREE POPCORN Gaya is home to the Snurks, who have an uncanny resemblance to humans. But the Snurks are facing imminent danger. Someone has stolen the magic stone called Dalamite without which this world is doomed. Snurks Boo and Zino embark on a dangerous mission to track down and recover the stone. Germany/Spain.2004. Director(s): Lenard Fritz Krawinkel & Holger Tappe Cast: Patrick Stewart, Emily Watson Duration: 1hr 31mins Cert: U Language: German with English subtitles
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MONDAY 28 JULY @ 2pm
THE LEGO MOVIE VENUE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1 FAMILY SCREENING - FREE POPCORN A lowly Lego figure, Emmet, joins a group intent on battling an evil force after a case of mistaken identity in this computer generated comedy from the filmmakers responsible for Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs. Certain to delight anyone who’s ever laid hands on Lego.” Empire USA.2013. Director(s): Phil Lord & Christopher Miller Cast: Will Ferrell, Morgan Freeman, Alison Brie, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Liam Neeson, Charlie Day, Chris Pratt Duration: 1hr 40mins Cert: PG
THURSDAY 31 JULY @ 2pm
THE NUT JOB
VENUE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1 FAMILY SCREENING - FREE POPCORN Surly is an independent squirrel, who doesn’t work well with groups. This doesn’t help the other animals in the park, who are all trying to find enough food for the winter. Led by Raccoon, the park animals find a vendor selling nuts, which will be enough food for everybody. However, Surly destroys all the food and is banished from the park and forced to live in the city. The movie…attempts to educate young people on fundamental values while using humor to capture and hold attention.” Emertainment Monthly Canada/South Korea/USA.2014 Director: Peter Lepeniotis Cast: Will Arnett, Brendan Fraser, Liam Neeson, Katherine Heigl Duration: 1hr 25mins Cert: PG
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MONDAY 4 AUGUST @ 2pm
WALKING WITH DINOSAURS
VENUE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1 FAMILY SCREENING - FREE POPCORN For the first time in movie history, audiences will truly see and feel what it was like when dinosaurs ruled the Earth. Walking With Dinosaurs is the ultimate immersive, big screen adventure for families. The dinosaurs look like what one would imagine they would really look like… The film is also an educational experience, which is a just cause for parents to take their children to see it…” Emertainment Monthly USA/UK/India.2013 Director(s): Barry Cook & Neil Nightingale Cast: Justin Long, John Leguizamo, Tiya Sircar, Skyler Stone, Charlie Rowe, Karl Urban, Angourie Rice Duration: 1hr 27mins Cert: U
THURSDAY 7 AUGUST @ 2pm
THE SMURFS 2
VENUE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1 FAMILY SCREENING - FREE POPCORN When the dastardly Gargamel kidnaps Smurfette and steals her away to Paris, the rest of the Smurf gang team up with their human friends Patrick and Grace to try and retrieve her from his clutches. The computer graphics used to realise the Smurf’s is tip-top…” Alone In The Dark USA.2013 Director: Raja Gosnell. Cast: Neil Patrick Harris, Brendan Gleeson, Hank Azaria, Jayma Mays, Katy Perry Duration: 1hr 45mins Cert: U
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YOUNG PEOPLE’S
HORROR
FESTIVAL THURSDAY 21 AUGUST @ 2pm
KHUMBA: A ZEBRA’S TALE
VENUE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1 FAMILY SCREENING - FREE POPCORN Life is not all black and white for Khumba, a young zebra born with only half his stripes. When his superstitious herd blames him for the sudden drought affecting the land, Khumba teams up with a sassy wildebeest and a flamboyant ostrich to find the legendary waterhole where the first zebras got their stripes.
A series of horror animated movies and taster hands-on workshops targeted at the younger audience. The horror festival is a fun and action packed two weeks of adventures in the company of Frankenstein, Dracula, the Werewolf, zombies, mummies and haunted houses. The festival also includes a week-long filmmaking school giving participants the opportunity to create and screen their own zombie movie in the Creative Learning Centre. In Fab Lab participants can also design their own gothic T-shirt and create a unique horror monster character. PLEASE NOTE: Places on all Summer Programme workshops are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Places are only confirmed when all relevant parental/guardian consent forms have been completed and returned, and full payment has been made.
South Africa.2013 Director: Anthony Silverston Cast: Liam Neeson, Catherine Tate, Steve Buscemi, Jake T. Austin, Richard E. Grant, Laurence Fishburne Duration: 1hr 25 mins Cert: U
WEEK 1
Screenings and workshops for 8-12 year olds (Monday-Thursday) & 13-15 year olds (Friday). Full details outlined opposite. These taster workshops run twice daily after screenings and have a limit of 12 places each - just pick your slot and book (booking essential)! page 22
WORKSHOPS & SPECIAL EVENTS
MONDAY 4 AUGUST @ 11.30am - 1pm
MAKE YOUR OWN HORROR GAME!
MONDAY 4 AUGUST @ 10am - 11.30am
HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA VENUE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 2 Frankenstein, Dracula, the Mummy and the Werewolf all live together in a hotel in 21st century Carpathia. When a descendant of Van Helsing falls for Dracula’s daughter, he soon finds out that they are sworn enemies, which makes for a rocky romance. “There’s no denying this is a handsome affair.” Sky Movies HD USA.2012. Director: Genndy Tartakovsky. Cast: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez. Duration: 1hr 30mins Cert: U
Participants will draw inspiration from creepy characters in the movie Hotel Transylvania to create their own multilevel platform game. This taster workshop will take participants through planning to making then testing the terror factor of each other’s brand new gory games!
AGE: 8-12 year-olds PLACES AVAILABLE: 12 COST: £5 HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA SCREENING SLOT 2: 1pm - 2.30pm MAKE YOUR OWN HORROR GAME! WORKSHOP 2: 2.30pm - 4pm page 23
TUESDAY 5 AUGUST @ 10am - 11.30am
MONSTER HOUSE VENUE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 2
Three kids - DJ, Chowder, and Jenny - try to rid their neighbourhood of a possessed house that is located across the street. The house has a bad habit of “eating” anyone who ventures onto its property. Nominated for an Oscar®. Funny, scary and graphically inventive.” The Guardian USA.2006. Director: Gil Kenan Cast: Mitchel Musso, Sam Lerner, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Spencer Locke Duration: 1hr 30mins Cert: PG
TUESDAY 5 AUGUST @ 11.30am - 1pm
CREATING A SPOOKY SOUNDTRACK This taster workshop will introduce participants to a very important part of all scary movies- sound. Participants will learn about sound design, creating their own original spooky sound effects and scores for a section of the popular animated movie Monster House.
AGE: 8-12 year olds PLACES AVAILABLE: 12 COST: £5 MONSTER HOUSE SCREENING SLOT 2: 1pm - 2.30pm CREATING A SPOOKY SOUNDTRACK WORKSHOP 2: 2.30pm - 4pm
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WEDNESDAY 6 AUGUST @ 10am - 11.45am
CORALINE
VENUE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 2 Eleven-year-old Coraline Jones is fearlessly courageous and adventurous. Coraline and her parents have recently relocated to Michigan. Shortly thereafter, Coraline discovers a hidden door in her new house, and decides to investigate. Venturing into the eerie passageway inside, Coraline emerges into an alternate version of her own reality. Nominated for an Oscar®. Like Alice, Coraline discovers a Wonderland filled with surreal characters and dark implications...” Rolling Stone USA.2009. Director: Henry Selick Cast: Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, John Hodgman, Jennifer Saunders Duration: 1hr 41mins Cert: PG
WEDNESDAY 6 AUGUST @ 11.45am - 1.15pm
MAKING SCARY ANIMATIONS
Participants will create their own unique version of a scene from Tim Burton’s dark fantasy animation Coraline. Using iPad apps, we will explore the magic of ‘green screen’ and 2D animation techniques in this taster workshop.
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THURSDAY 7 AUGUST @ 11.30am - 1pm THURSDAY 7 AUGUST @ 10am - 11.20am
DADDY, I’M A ZOMBIE! VENUE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 2 After being knocked unconscious by a falling tree, 13-year-old Dixie awakens to discover she’s a zombie. Now, helped by new friends Isis, an Egyptian mummy princess, and pirate zombie Gonner, Dixie must try and find her way back to her own world, whilst avoiding the attentions of the evil zombie witch Nubulosa. It is a welcome change to see female aggressiveness and young rebellion to be represented so prominently in an animated film…” Zippyframes.com Spain.2011. Director(s): Ricardo Ramón & Joan Espinach Cast: Paula Ribó, Núria Trifol, Ivan Labanda Duration: 1hr 20mins Cert: PG
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PRODUCE & STAR IN YOUR OWN ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!! Inspired by Dixie’s transformation from ‘goth’ to zombie in the animated adventure Daddy, I’m a Zombie! - participants will create their own original live action zombie scene using green-screen and iPads.
AGE: 8-12 year-olds PLACES AVAILABLE: 12 COST: £5 DADDY, I’M A ZOMBIE! SCREENING SLOT 2: 1pm - 2.20pm PRODUCE & STAR IN YOUR OWN ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!! WORKSHOP 2: 2.20pm - 4pm
FRIDAY 8 AUGUST @ 10am - 11.30am
FRANKENWEENIE VENUE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 2 When young Victor’s pet dog Sparky is hit by a car, Victor decides to bring him back to life. But when the bolt-necked “monster” wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor’s neighbours, he has to convince them (and his parents) that despite his appearance, Sparky’s still the good loyal friend he’s always been. Nominated for an Oscar®. Tim Burton’s third animated feature… marks an electrifying return to form.” Sight & Sound USA.2012. Director: Tim Burton Cast: Charlie Tahan, Martin Landau, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, Martin Short Duration: 1hr 27mins Cert: PG
FRIDAY 8 AUGUST @ 11.30am - 1pm
FREAKY FRIDAY FRANKENWEENIE! Using iPads and green-screen technology participants will star in their own reenactment of a scene from the big screen. Participants will use Hollywood tricks of the trade to journey into strange the new worlds found in the imaginative adventure Frankenweenie.
AGE: 13-15 year-olds PLACES AVAILABLE: 12 COST: £5
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MONDAY 11 - THURSDAY 14 AUGUST @ 11am - 5pm & FRIDAY 15 AUGUST @ 5pm - 6pm
SUMMER HORROR FILM SCHOOL VENUE: NERVE CENTRE, Creative learning centre Twelve young people aged 15-17 will experience an introduction to film making from storyboard through to sound. This week-long summer film school (MondayThursday: All day & Friday: Showcase event only) will see participants create a Zombie masterpiece for the big screen, with family and friends invited to view their monstrous creation at Friday’s scary showcase. Participants will acquire valuable filmmaking and editing skills by working through each stage of the production process from planning and storyboarding, scripting, acting, sets, and filming, to post production, special effects and sound design. Working in a professional filmmaking environment, participants will use industry standard equipment to unlock their creativity and develop real skills, while having fun and ultimately creating an impressive piece of cinema! The movie will be premiered on the final day of the school and will allow participants to reflect on the skills they gained during the week and share the experience with invited friends and family. page 28
PLEASE NOTE: Participants must attend all 4 practical days (Monday-Thursday) AND final Showcase Screening (Friday). Please do not book if not available for all dates. Lunch is not provided, so participants must make their own arrangements. However, space will be provided should participants wish to bring their own lunch.
AGE: 15 -17 year-olds PLACES AVAILABLE: 12 COST: ÂŁ20
FAB LAB WORKSHOPS
WEDNESDAY 20 AUGUST @ 2pm - 4.30pm
DESIGN YOUR OWN HORROR T-SHIRT VENUE: NERVE CENTRE, FAB LAB In this two and a half hour workshop participants will design their own horror T-shirt. Participants can use famous horror characters - such as Frankenstein, Dracula, or the Werewolf - for inspiration, or invent their own grizzly character. Participants will then print and take away their own unique horror inspired T-shirt.
AGE: 10 years + PLACES AVAILABLE: 12 COST: £5
THURSDAY 21 AUGUST @ 1pm - 5pm
CREATE YOUR OWN MONSTER OR SCARY CHARACTER VENUE: NERVE CENTRE, FAB LAB In this hands-on workshop participants will design their own horror inspired character or monster using state of the art equipment in Nerve Centre FabLab. Participants can take inspiration from well known horror characters, such as the Mummy or Frankenstein, or invent their own unique freaky alien or monster.
AGE: 10 years + PLACES AVAILABLE: 12 COST: £5
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Treat yourself... Nerve Centre’s 50-seater cinema is available for private hire. Whether it’s for a birthday party, private screening or gaming session, we can cater for it. Contact us on 028 7126 0562 for more information.
Please note: Game consoles not provided.
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SUMMER CINEMA PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE Monday 9 June - Thursday 21 August 2014 EVENING SCREENINGS MOn 9 JUNE @ 7pm THE IRISH PUB WED 11 JUNE @ 7pm MADEMOISELLE CHAMBON THURS 12 JUNE @ 7pm ADVANCED STYLE MON 23 JUNE @ 7pm THE INVISIBLE WOMAN THURS 26 JUNE @ 7pm LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON TUES 1 JULY @ 7pm FILTH THURS 3 JULY @ 7pm CELLULOID MAN MON 7 JULY @ 7pm COUSCOUS TUES 8 JULY @ 7pm STORIES WE TELL WED 9 JULY @ 7pm BLUE JASMINE THURS 10 JULY @ 7pm 20 FEET FROM STARDOM MON 21 JULY @ 7pm 12 YEARS A SLAVE THURS 24 JULY @ 7pm THE LUNCHBOX MON 28 JULY @ 7pm POPULAIRE THURS 31 JULY @ 7pm THE ROCKET MON 4 AUGUST @ 7pm SHORT TERM 12 WED 6 AUGUST @ 7pm LIKE SOMEONE IN LOVE THURS 7 AUGUST @ 7pm METRO MANILA MON 18 AUGUST @ 7pm GRAVITY THURS 21 AUGUST @ 7pm THE SQUARE (AL MIDAN)
FAMILY SCREENINGS MON 21 JULY @ 2pm FROZEN THURS 24 JULY @ 2pm BOO, ZINO AND THE SNURKS MON 28 JULY @ 2pm THE LEGO MOVIE
THURS 31 JULY @ 2pm THE NUT JOB MON 4 AUGUST @ 2pm WALKING WITH DINOSAURS THURS 7 AUGUST @ 2pm THE SMURFS 2 THURS 21 AUGUST @ 2pm KHUMBA: A ZEBRA’S TALE
YOUNG PEOPLE’S HORROR FESTIVAL: SCREENINGS & WORKSHOPS MON 4 AUGUST @ 10am & 1pm HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 11.30am & 2.30pm Workshop 1 MAKE YOUR OWN HORROR GAME! TUES 5 AUGUST @ 10am & 1pm MONSTER HOUSE 11.30am & 2.30pm Workshop 2 CREATING A SPOOKY SOUNDTRACK WED 6 AUGUST @ 10am & 1pm CORALINE 11.45am & 2.45pm Workshop 3 MAKING SCARY ANIMATIONS THURS 7 AUGUST @ 10am & 1pm DADDY, I’M A ZOMBIE! 11.30am & 2.30pm Workshop 4 PRODUCE & STAR IN YOUR OWN ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!
PLEASE NOTE: Workshops 1, 2, 3 & 4 are suitable for 8-12 year olds
FRI 8 AUGUST @ 10am & 1pm FRANKENWEENIE 11.30am & 2.30pm Workshop 5 FREAKY FRIDAY FRANKENWEENIE!
PLEASE NOTE: Workshop 5 is suitable for 13-15 year olds
Mon 11 - Thurs 14 August @ 11am - 5pm & Fri 15 August @ 5 - 6pm SUMMER HORROR FILM SCHOOL PLEASE NOTE: Horror Film School is suitable for 15-17 year olds FAB LAB WORKSHOPS WED 20 AUGUST @ 2pm - 4.30pm MAKE YOUR OWN HORROR T-SHIRT THURS 21 AUGUST @ 1pm - 5pm CREATE YOUR OWN HORROR CHARACTER/MONSTER PLEASE NOTE: Both Fab Lab Workshops are suitable for 10+ years
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