Photo: Laura Anca

PLAY DATE

The ICA Third-Annual International

Children's Film Festival
   

Bring the family for this special day devoted to family films. Don’t miss the keynote address by New England’s own “Huey” of Films by Huey; view selections created by children, teens, and professional filmmakers alike; learn about the filmmaking process through demonstrations and hands-on activities; and join us for the exclusive preview screening of Disney's The Secret World of Arrietty. Are you ready for more film family fun? Create your own animation device led by local artist Renato Riccioni!.

Don’t miss our related Claymation Workshop in early February!

JANUARY 28 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

All of today’s activities are best suited for ages 6+ with adults.
The film, The Secret World of Arrietty--rated G--is recommended for all ages.

Gallery Viewing and Mediatheque Visit
10 am–5 pm

Short Film Program
11:15 am, Noon, and 2 pm
Each screening is 30 min.
Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theater
Each program features live action, animated, and stop-motion films, including works made by children.

Key Note Address: Huey of Films by Huey
1 pm
Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theater
A fun and educational discussion by New England's own Huey from FIlms by Huey.

The Secret World of Arrietty
3 pm, Rated G
Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theater
Exclusive preview screening of Disney's new film--based on the award-winning novel, The Borrowers--from Japan's famed Studio Ghibli. Free tickets available on January 28 beginning at 10 am (one per person) on a first-come, first-served basis. See a family programs staff member or volunteer in the State Street Corporation Lobby.

ART-MAKING ACTIVITIES
For children and adults to do together

Sketching
10 am–3:30 pm
Founders Gallery

Color Transformation and Cut-Paper Characters Workshops
10:30 am–12:30 pm and 1:30–4 pm
State Street Corporation Lobby
See how animation artists create works for films. For all ages.

Create Your Own Animator
11 am–4 pm
Bank of America Art Lab
Create your own animation device with artist Renato Riccioni in The Bank of America Art Lab
 

ICA Free Admission for Youth is generously sponsored by the State Street Corporation.

Play Dates are made possible by the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. Generous support of ICA Youth Education is provided by the JP Morgan Chase Foundation.