Films also available for digital download at nfb.ca/Animation
Reel 2 Real, the Vancouver Short Film Festival and the National Film Board of Canada are celebrating International Animation Day with a series of free screenings and a workshop by the NFB’s Oscar-winning animation studios. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own animation under the guidance of local animator Scott Kiborn (Animate Everything). The workshop will feature pixillation and paper cut-out animation techniques, and participants are welcome to bring costumes and story ideas, as well as a flash drive to save their work. Films will be posted on YouTube.
For anyone who has ever been interested in animation, this free workshop is not to be missed.
You can also bring your iPad—but be sure to download the NFB PixStop app for iPad today!
DATE: Saturday, October 27, 2012
LOCATION: Vancity Theatre atrium, 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver
SCHEDULE
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Animation workshop with Scott Kiborn for ages 8 and up.
3:00 p.m. - Film screening: “Not So Scary Stories”
This program of animated shorts includes Bonifacio in Summertime, a colourful and charming fairy tale, and The Sound Collector, the quirky story of a six-year-old who collects sounds. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
3:45 p.m. – Film screening: “Friends and Monsters”
This animation program features Rose & Violet, about a very unusual set of twins, and Nightmare at School, about the upsetting experience of being in a new school.
Recommended for ages 13 and up.
Reel 2 Real and the National Film Board of Canada are celebrating International Animation Day with a workshop and free screenings of films made by the NFB’s Oscar-winning animation studios. Workshop participants will have the opportunity to create their own animation under the guidance of local animator Scott Kiborn (Animate Everything). The workshop will feature pixillation and paper cut-out animation techniques, and participants are welcome to bring costumes and story ideas, as well as a flash drive to save their work. Films will be posted on YouTube.
For anyone who has ever been interested in animation, this free workshop is not to be missed.
You can also bring your iPad—but be sure to download the NFB PixStop app for iPad today!
DATE: Thursday, November 8, 2012
LOCATION: The New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave, New Westminster
SCHEDULE: 3:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m. – Film screening: “Not So Scary Stories”
This program of animated shorts includes Bonifacio in Summertime, a colourful and charming fairy tale, and The Sound Collector, the quirky story of a six-year-old who collects sounds. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
4:00 to 5:00 p.m. – Animation workshop with Scott Kiborn.
6:30 – 7:45 p.m. – Animation workshop with Scott Kiborn.
8:00 p.m. - Film screening: “Friends and Monsters”
This animation program features Rose & Violet, about a very unusual set of twins, and Nightmare at School, about the upsetting experience of being in a new school.
Recommended for ages 13 and up.
Pre-registration is required for the animation workshop. The screenings are open to everyone. Call 604-527-4667.
Reel 2 Real and the National Film Board of Canada are celebrating International Animation Day with a workshop and free screenings of films made by the NFB’s Oscar-winning animation studios. Workshop participants will have the opportunity to create their own animation under the guidance of local animators Scott Kiborn (Animate Everything) or Elisa Chee (lead animator for Bone Wind Fire). The workshop will feature pixillation and paper cut-out animation techniques, and participants are welcome to bring costumes and story ideas, as well as a flash drive to save their work. Films will be posted on YouTube.
For anyone who has ever been interested in animation, this free workshop is not to be missed.
You can also bring your iPad—but be sure to download the NFB PixStop app for iPad today!
DATE: Sunday, November 4th, 2012.
LOCATION: Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate
TIME: 1:00pm-4:30pm
SCHEDULE
1:00pm: Film Screening – “Not So Scary Stories”
NFB FAMILY PROGRAM (Ages 5+), 39 min
The “Not So Scary Stories” program of animated films features The Sound Collector, the quirky story of a six-year-old who collects sounds, and Bonifacio in Summertime, a colourful and charming fairy tale.
2:00pm: Film Screening - “Friends and Monsters”
NFB FAMILY PROGRAM (Ages 10+), 37 min
“Friends and Monsters” is for the 10+ crowd, with films like Rose & Violet, about a very unusual set of twins and Nightmare In School, about the unsettling experience of being in a new school and The Big Swing (Hothouse 7) about overcoming one`s fears.
2:00pm-4:30pm: Hands-On Animation Workshop
3:00pm: Film Screening – NFB New Releases Program>/^/
Reel 2 Real and the National Film Board of Canada are celebrating International Animation Day with a workshop and free screenings of films made by the NFB’s Oscar-winning animation studios. Participants aged 8 and up will have the opportunity to make their own animation under the guidance of local animator Elisa Chee (lead animator for Bone Wind Fire). The workshop will feature pixillation and paper cut-out animation techniques, and participants are welcome to bring costumes and story ideas, as well as a flash drive to save their work. Films will be posted on YouTube.
For anyone who has ever been interested in animation, this free workshop is not to be missed.
You can also bring your iPad—but be sure to download the free NFB PixStop app for iPad today!
DATE: Saturday, October 27, 2012
LOCATION: The Reach Gallery Museum, 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford
TIME: 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
SCHEDULE
2:00 p.m. – Film screening: “Friends and Monsters”
This program of short films includes Rose & Violet, about a very unusual set of twins, and Nightmare at School, about the upsetting experience of being in a new school.
Information on the 1PM workshop
Information on the 3PM workshop
Space is limited, so please register early.
Pre-registration is required for the workshop. The screenings are open to everyone. Call 604-864-8087.
DATE: Sunday, October 28, 2012
LOCATION: The Yukon Arts Centre, 500 College Drive (Workshops in the lobby and screenings in the theatre)
TIME: 12:00 p.m.–3 p.m.
Hands-on animation workshops for children of all ages demonstrate the basics of animation, so you can make your own short animated film as part of the Yukon Arts Centre Gallery’s Kids Kreate series.
Workshop for ages 10 and up begins at 12:00 p.m.
Workshop for ages 5 to 10 starts at 1:00 p.m.
In partnership with the National Film Board of Canada.
Quickdraw Animation Society and the National Film Board of Canada are celebrating International Animation Day with a workshop and free screenings of films made by the NFB’s Oscar-winning animation studios.
For this hands-on workshop focusing on flipbook animation, participants aged 8 and up are welcome to bring costumes and story ideas. For anyone who has ever been interested in animation, this free workshop is not to be missed.
You can also bring an iPad—but be sure to download the free NFB PixStop app for iPad today!
DATE: Sunday, November 4, 2012
LOCATION: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Avenue, NW
TIME: 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
SCHEDULE
Film Screening: 7:00 p.m. – “Not So Scary Stories”
NFB FAMILY PROGRAM (Ages 5+), 39 min
The “Not So Scary Stories” program of animated films features The Sound Collector, the quirky story of a six-year-old who collects sounds, and Bonifacio in Summertime, a colourful and charming fairy tale.
Workshop: 7:40 p.m.–8:20 p.m. – Flipbook Animation
Film Screening: 7:40 p.m. – “Friends and Monsters”
NFB FAMILY PROGRAM (Ages 10+), 37 min
“Friends and Monsters” is for the 10+ crowd and features films such as Rose & Violet, about a very unusual set of twins, Nightmare at School, about the unsettling experience of being in a new school, and The Big Swing (Hothouse 7), about overcoming one’s fears.
Workshop: 8:20 p.m.–9:00 p.m. – Flipbook Animation
Freeze Frame and the National Film Board of Canada are celebrating International Animation Day with a workshop and free screenings of films made by the NFB’s Oscar-winning animation studios.
For anyone who has ever been interested in animation, this free workshop is not to be missed. Participants aged 8 and up are welcome to bring costumes and story ideas, as well as a flash drive to save their work. They’ll learn how to create their own animation projects using plasticine and paper cut-outs and how to make their characters and stories come to life. Films will be posted on YouTube.
You can also bring an iPad—but be sure to download the free NFB PixStop app for iPad today!
DATE: Saturday, October 27, 2012
LOCATION: Winnipeg Film Group’s Cinematheque, 100 Arthur Street
TIME: 2:00 p.m. – Hands-On Animation Workshop (for ages 10 and up)
3:00 p.m. – Hands-On Animation Workshop (for ages 5 and up)
Freeze Frame is Manitoba’s Media Arts Centre for Young People. Freeze Frame provides educational opportunities for young people to explore the art of filmmaking and multi-media throughout the entire province and holds the International Film Festival for Kids of All Ages in Winnipeg each Spring.
Freeze Frame and the National Film Board of Canada are celebrating International Animation Day with a workshop and free screenings of films made by the NFB’s Oscar-winning animation studios.
For anyone who has ever been interested in animation, this free workshop is not to be missed. Participants aged 8 and up are welcome to bring costumes and story ideas, as well as a flash drive to save their work. They’ll learn how to create their own animation projects using plasticine and paper cut-outs and how to make their characters and stories come to life. Films will be posted on YouTube.
You can also bring an iPad—but be sure to download the free NFB PixStop app for iPad today!
LOCATION: Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain, 340 Provencher Boul.
DATE: Saturday, November 2, 2012
TIME: 10:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. – Hands-On Animation Workshop (in French, for adults)>
DATE: Monday, November 4, 2012
TIME: 3:00 p.m. – Hands-On Animation Workshop (in French, for kids)
Freeze Frame is Manitoba’s Media Arts Centre for Young People. Freeze Frame provides educational opportunities for young people to explore the art of filmmaking and multi-media throughout the entire province and holds the International Film Festival for Kids of All Ages in Winnipeg each Spring.
Create your very own animated film for Halloween!
Experience the thrill of being part of an animation film crew by making your very own animated short. Create some creepy sets just in time for Halloween, using exactly the same equipment employed by animation professionals in our NFB production studios. A fun session that’s sure to send shivers up and down your spine!
DATE: Saturday, October 27, 2012
LOCATION: National Film Board of Canada, 3155 Chemin de la Cote de Liesse, Montreal Quebec.
SCHEDULE: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Both workshops include a half-hour program of animated short films for the family.
Technique: Puppet Animation
Pre-registration is required for the workshop. The screenings are open to everyone. Call 514-283-9600.
Create your very own animated film for Halloween!
Experience the thrill of being part of an animation film crew by making your very own animated short. Create some creepy sets just in time for Halloween, using exactly the same equipment employed by animation professionals in our NFB production studios. A fun session that’s sure to send shivers up and down your spine!
DATE: Saturday, October 27, 2012
LOCATION: NFB Mediatheque, 150 John Street
SCHEDULE: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Both workshops include a half-hour program of animated short films for the family.
Technique: Puppet Animation
Pre-registration is required for the workshop. The screenings are open to everyone. Call 1-800-267-7710.
Shoot, Cut, Show – Youth Animation Challenge
Think it, build it, film it and screen it... all in one day.
Up for the challenge? Create a one-minute animated film in this very special one-day Animation Challenge Workshop. To get the creative juices flowing, participants will visit the exhibition Any Sharp Knife Will Do. The workshop is open to teens aged 12 to 17 and is offered in collaboration with the National Film Board of Canada’s Get Animated! series.
DATE: Saturday, October 27, 2012.
TIME: 1:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
LOCATION: The Rooms, 9 Bonaventure Avenue
Pre-registration is required for the workshop.
To register, contact Visitor Services at 709-757-8090.
Get Animated! Get Animated! marks International Animation Day with an amazing selection of films: from boldly experimental to flat-out funny, there's something for everyone. Add workshops that show you how to make your own animated films, and you've got a truly irresistible series of events—all absolutely free. So come join us and get animated!
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ACTIVITIES Screening Programs Special Presentations Hands-on Animation Workshops
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