ACMI presents
Autumn School Holiday Program
Monday 28 March to Sunday 10 April 2016
ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image) presents a program of kids’ flicks and workshops to delight parents and children alike when schools break for holidays. From Monday 28 March to Sunday 10 April, follow a family of hippos on their journey to the French Riviera, embark on an (Oscar® nominated) journey through Celtic legend, and get creative while learning some neat new skills at creative workshops that cover coding, flipbooks, Minecraft and more!
Kids’ Flicks
Screens 28 March to 25 April
“A simple, sweet tale about the basic pleasures of home and hearth” – Time Out London
The Moomins set sail for the French Riviera in search of adventure and, following a journey fraught with menacing storms and desert island dangers, they arrive in the south of France. Snorkmaiden is immediately bewitched by the glamourous surrounds and is dazzled by the attentions of a playboy. The original comic strip by the late illustrator and writer Tove Jansson dates way back in the 1940s and now his beloved creations star in the first feature film based on the original comic strips, voiced in English by the likes of English actor Russell Tovey (The Pirates! Band of Misfits).
Xavier Picard & Hanna Hemila, 2015, 77mins, Finland/France, DCP. Courtesy Madman Entertainment
Song of the Sea Unclassified All Ages
Screens 29 March to 8 April
“Sooner rather than later we will be talking about Tomm Moore with the same reverence and adoration as we do now about Miyazaki. This is one of the most blissfully beautiful animated films ever made.”
– Indiewire
Exclusive to ACMI, this Oscar® nominated, modern fairy-tale is about a little girl destined for great things. Based on Celtic legends, we follow Ben and his little sister Saoirse – the last Seal-child – as they embark on a fantastic journey back to their home by the sea. Across a fading world of ancient Irish legends and magic, Saoirse must find her voice and sing the ‘Song of the Sea’ to save all of fairy kind from being lost forever. Voiced by Brendan Gleeson, Fionnula Flanagan & David Rawle.
Tomm Moore, 2014, 93mins, Ireland/Denmark/Belgium/Luxembourg/France, DCP. Courtesy Westend Films, UK
Creative Workshops
Young Coders Recommended for ages 9 to 14 years
Tues 5 to Thurs 7 April, 10am to 4pm
In this three-day interactive workshop, kids learn the basics of programming, using visual programming software to learn coding and how to make a game.
Code and computer science are considered the new language of the world and gaming is emerging as a skill for the future with wide-ranging applications in various fields.
Lunch is included each day.
Admission: Full: $360
Concession: $350
Member: $340
Make a Movie Recommended for kids aged 9 to 12
Tues 29 to Thurs 31 March, 10am to 4pm
In this three-day hands-on creative and technical filmmaking workshop for kids aged 9 to 12, participants work in a small group to learn the basics of writing, directing, acting in and editing a short film. On the last day of the workshop, participants attend a red carpet film premiere with two invited guests.
Advanced bookings are recommended.
Admission: Full $270
Concession $250
ACMI Member $230
Family Claymation Recommended for ages 5+
Sat 2 and Sun 3 April, 11am to 4pm
A one-day workshop for the whole family exploring animation techniques and how they can be used to make movies at home. Make a set, mould characters out of clay and develop an animation using stop motion techniques.
For ages 5+. All children must be accompanied by an adult and all participants must have a ticket.
Admission: Full $50
Concession $45
ACMI Member $44
Fri 1 to Mon 4 April, 10am to 4pm
Sculpt your own character from clay and watch it come to life with the help of designed sets, studio lighting sound effects and sped-up frames.
Admission: Full $120
Concession $110
Member $100
The Massive Minecraft Movie Recommended for ages 12 to 16
Thurs 7 April, 10am to 4pm
Work as a team to design a unique world and characters and direct a scene in your own Minecraft adventure in a specially designed version of Minecraft. This animation workshop combines teamwork, game play, and filmmaking techniques and is open to all levels of expertise. For young people aged 12 to 16.
Advanced bookings are recommended.
Admission: Full $120
Concession $110
ACMI Member $100
Minecraft Family Recommended For ages 7+
Sat 9 and Sun 10 April, 1pm to 4pm
Play Minecraft as a family and learn why it is the most popular multiplayer game for all ages. Gain insight into how Minecraft can also be used in a learning environment.
For ages 7+. All children must be accompanied by an adult and all participants must have a ticket.
Admission: Full $35
Concession $30
ACMI Member $28
Screen Worlds Family Animation Trail All ages
Daily, 10am to 5pm (Trail takes about 30 to 40 minutes to complete, is self-guided and free).
Our newly developed Screen World’s family animation trail introduces visitors to the remarkable story of the moving image. Discover how animation has evolved, learn some amazing facts along the way, and try out the fun activities!
Collect your free trail at the Screen World’s entrance before setting off on a family-friendly journey through ACMI. The trail includes information for adults to help guide their families through Screen Worlds, plus a fun activity to be done on the day or at home.
Admission: FREE. SELF-GUIDED TRAIL
Flip It Recommended for kids aged 5 to 10
28 March to 10 April, 11am to 3pm
Kids learn how characters are morphed and transformed into a short animation by creating their own flipbook. Discover this early form of animation that never fails to delight.
Recommended for kids aged 5 to 10.
Admission: FREE
No booking required, drop in any time between 11am and 3pm.
ACMI’s Autumn School Holiday Program runs 28 March to 10 April 2016. For session times and information visit acmi.net.au