If you’re between the ages of 9 and 19 and love movies, tell us what you think of a film you’ve seen. We are now accepting new Youth Jury members at the 14th-annual Reel 2 Real International Film Festival in 2012. Jury screenings begin February 4. For details click here.
Read the reviews:
The Vancouver Observer: “Reel to Real presents Crocodiles 3 screening and a film workshop this weekend ”
Ahorn TV: “Crocodiles 3: All for One – Slow parenting meets Mission Impossible”
The Province: “Kid Critics wanted by Reel 2 Real Festival”
Don’t miss the world premiere of five short film made during our Summer Film Course. View details here.
Be a film critic!
Viewers aged 10-19 are invited to stay for a FREE workshop in film criticism following the 1:00 pm screening of Crocodiles 3: All for One on January 14 from 3:00-4:30 pm. The 90-minute workshop is open to all viewers ages 10-19. Participants will sharpen their critical eye, gain an appreciation for film, and learn what makes a film great!
Saturday, November 5
1:00 PM | Family Program (45 min)
2:00 PM | Hands-on Animation Workshop
LOCATION: National Film Board of Canada
351 Abbott Street, Suite 250
(The workshop will be held at W2 Media Cafe – 111 W Hastings Street, Suite 250)
For More information about films and events, please visit
nfb.ca/getanimated
Reel 2 Real is pleased to partner with the National Film Board of Canada to present
GET ANIMATED! 2011
Get Animated! serves up some of Canada’s finest (and funniest) animated films. Enjoy screening programs, workshops and Q&As with animation directors. From boldly experimental to flat-out hilarious, there’s something for everyone! All events are FREE. For complete programming information and to view trailers, visit nfb.ca/getanimated.
Saturday, October 22
3:30 PM | NFB New Releases (80 min) followed by a hands-on workshop with Marv Newland, director of the short film CMYK.
LOCATION: Vancouver Public Library – Carnegie Branch
401 Main Street
Saturday, October 22
7:30 PM | NFB New Releases (80 min) followed by a Q&A with Marv Newland, director of CMYK, and Ann Marie Fleming, director of I Was a Child of Holocaust Survivors.
LOCATION: Emily Carr University of Art & Design
1399 Johnston Street, Granville Island
Saturday, October 22
1:30 PM Family Program (in English)
2:30 PM NFB New Releases (in English)
LOCATION: Performance Hall, Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate
Sunday, October 23
1 PM Hands-on Animation Workshop
LOCATION: Richmond Cultural Centre, Media Lab, 7700 Minoru Gate
Wednesday, October 26
11:30 AM | Master class: “Making CMYK, with Marv Newland”
In this master class, Newland screens CMYK, presents the original artwork used in the film and discusses the techniques used to animate the material.
LOCATION: Emily Carr University of Art & Design
1399 Johnston Street, Granville Island
Saturday, November 5
1:00 PM | Family Program (45 min)
2:00 PM | Hands-on Animation Workshop
LOCATION: National Film Board of Canada
351 Abbott Street, Suite 250
(The workshop will be held at W2 Media Cafe – 111 W Hastings Street, Suite 250)
For More information about films and events, please visit
nfb.ca/getanimated
Get Animated! is brought to you by the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) in collaboration with:
Call for filmmakers ages 14-26
Reel 2 Real is offering a two-week intensive summer course for Aboriginal and new immigrant youth at the Pull Focus Film School, August 8-19, from 9:30 am-3:30 pm. Filmmakers Elisa Chee, Kamala Todd, and others will take students through the steps of making a digital film from story idea and shooting to post-production. Participants will learn scriptwriting, camera, sound, lighting, and editing. There is no cost to participate. Lunch and snacks will be provided.
To apply, please email info@r2rfestival.org. Applicants should include a description of your previous filmmaking experience, and a brief explanation of how you will benefit from taking this course.
Check out the animated films created during the free workshops at the Vancity Theatre!
Local documentary, The First Movie, shot in Northern Iraq opens this year’s festival. Sound recordist Brent Calkins in attendance.
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