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 members will:
- Attend Reel 2 Real with free admission to films;
- Judge every eligible film (please see the schedule);
- Watch the films in special jury seats;
- Choose a winning film and provide reasons for the choice;
- Come to a firm and fair decision in full co-operation with other jury members;
- Represent the Festival professionally in any and all media appearances;
- Enjoy popcorn and drinks; and
- Have fun!
JOIN ONE OF TWO YOUTH JURIES:
Junior Jury: Participants in Grades 5-7
Senior Jury: Participants in Grades 8-12
Tell us what you think of a film you’ve seen. Send an email to education@r2rfestival.org and let us know you’re interested in being on the jury. Please provide your name, age and the name of the school you attend.
2012 Youth Jury Screening Schedule
February 4, 11, 18, & 25
Mount Pleasant Library, 1 Kingsway, Vancouver
Junior Jury (grades 5-7): 12:30-2:45
Senior Jury (grades 8-12): 3:00-5:15
April 14 & 15 (feature film screenings–schedule TBA)
Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour St. (at Davie)
April 19, 6:30 pm (Award Presentation)
Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour St. (at Davie)
2011 Youth Jury Awards:
Youth Jury (ages 8+) Best Picture
Eep!, by Lemming Films (Netherlands)
Youth Jury (ages 13+) Best Documentary
The First Movie, directed by Mark Cousins (Canada/ United Kingdom/ Iraq)
National Film Board of Canada Award for Best Animated Film (all ages)
I Was the Child of Holocaust Survivors, directed by Ann Marie Fleming (Canada)
Most Inspirational Short Film (ages 8+)
Missile Crisis, directed by Jaye Davidson (United States)
Most Innovative Short Film (ages 8+)
The Gidji, directed by Pat Herford (Australia)
Most Inspirational Short Film (ages 13+)
Cry Rock, directed by Banchi Hanuse (Canada)
Most Innovative Short Film (ages 13+)
The Formation of Clouds, directed by Marie-Hélène Turcotte (Canada)
Honorary Mention
Flawed, directed by Andrea Dorfman (Canada)
Adult Jury Awards:
Best Picture
7, or Why I Exist, directed by Antje Starost, Hans Helmut Grotjahn (Germany)
Edith Lando Peace Prize
One Big Hapa Family, directed by Jeff Chiba Stearns (Canada)
