PAST HIGHLIGHTS
1. Family Film Festival
A selection of animated short films curated by the London International Animation Festival. The films are largely without dialogue and come from all over the world including Hungary, Portugal, Latvia, Russia, France, UK, USA and more.
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FAMILY FILM FESTIVAL
The Family Film Festival was a unique chance for families to explore a wide range of films and take part in fun creative activities. It was held at Beckenham Place Park, South East London. Highlights from past festivals include animation workshops with animator Tim Allen (Fantastic Mr Fox), screenings with live piano and a giant zoetrope.
KIDS MASTERCLASSES
1. VLOGGING & PERFORMANCE
Voice agency Loquacious Media and sound and video production company PRL Studio led a workshop vlogging workshop including how to use the right equipment and build a home studio, as well as tips on how to edit and launch your vlog.
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FROM EUROPE WITH LOVE FESTIVAL
Our annual mini festival From Europe With Love at Bromley Central Library celebrates children's stories and films from all over Europe with short animations, creative activities and a delicious tea party with treats from across the continent.
ARTS & CRAFTS WORKSHOPS
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ONLINE WORKSHOPS
SPEEDY TOTORO DRAWING WORKSHOP
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Lucy McGeown from London Drawing Group guides you step by step in drawing the classic scene when Totoro, waiting for the bus in the rain, meets young Satsuki for the first time. We recommend parents join children in this session as it is a lovely activity to share together!
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Duration: 1 min
Recommended ages: 7 -12
MAKE YOUR OWN GIFS​
In this workshop with London-based graphic designer Devi Acharya you will learn the basics of making a 6-frame gif using freely available software online. From simple hand-drawn designs to combining digital graphics and photography, you will create three eye-catching gifs that express your personality perfect for sharing with friends. Workshop templates here.
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Duration: 5 mins
Recommended ages: 6+
ANIMATE YOUR MER-FRIEND
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Watch a merman come to life in this short animation and workshop by a Sasha Langford. Join her in Portugal as she reveals the best ways to make a life-sized animation with your friends using stop-motion animation techniques.
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Duration: 3 mins
Recommended ages: all ages (with adult supervision)
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FILM POSTER COLLAGE WORKSHOP
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Get inspired by Russian film posters such as Man With A Movie Camera (Dziga Vertov, 1929), choose your favourite film and follow this fun workshop video and make your own masterpiece film poster from newspaper and magazine cut-outs! With thanks to Laura Kloss from Lightbox Cinema. Workshop templates here.
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Pre-Recorded
Recommended ages: 8+
Duration: 3 mins
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