"For the Welsh national cheer squad, nothing means more than representing their country at the highest level. They’re willing to give it everything, but how will they fare in a final showdown for gold against cheerleading superstars Team USA? Capturing the highs, lows, twists and turns, this empowering film follows the disabled and non-disabled athletes of Team Wales Adaptive Abilities on and off the mat as they prepare for the World Cheerleading Championships in Florida. "
● George Hoagy Morris
● 75’
● UK
Quebec, 1980s. 10-year-old Jo, inspired by her cartoon heroine, dreams of saving her unhappy father. Surrounded by her three sisters and a busy mother, she finds an ally in Monsieur Roger, their gruff neighbor who hides a tender heart.
● Patrice Sauvé
● 105’
● Canada
A group of delightful teenage girls who have all fled to Germany find their own creative ways to overcome hidden discrimination. The girls have one thing in common: they have all fled their homelands in Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Kurdistan and Romania, seeking peace in a quiet German provincial town. But perhaps they have more in common than the painful experience of having fled and having to find themselves in a new and foreign culture. Through encounters with inspiring female artists, the girls learn to share their stories and dreams with each other, and to give precious glimpses of what is hidden deep inside them.
● Rand Beiruty
● 92'
● Germany, Jordan
I can do that too! In the film "Something's Up with Art…," the three heroes enter famous artworks, learning that creating art isn’t as difficult as it seems. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore the concept of art with the children! Is a big idea enough? Together, we’ll craft a story, painting or designing a setting for the three heroes from the film. After the workshop, the children will receive a video of the film, allowing the heroes to embark on a new adventure in a fresh space!
● 90'
Is it true that cinema began as a game? Absolutely! Children will explore the devices that gave birth to cinema, create optical games, and design images that come to life! Through play, they'll learn the fundamentals of animation techniques, and by the end of the workshop, they’ll be able to take their creations home with them.
● 90'
Transitions. Physical, emotional, social. Adolescence marks the shift from childhood to the adult world, creating a "quake" for the entire family, but it doesn’t have to be daunting! Drawing inspiration from the short film "Yuck!" (2024) and utilizing educational videos from the organization "As Aido," children and parents will delve into the significant changes that adolescence brings, engage in open discussions, and discover strategies to navigate these changes with confidence.
● 90'
Award-winning director and animator Effie Pappa, along with the puppet stars of the film "Boss Level Nerves" (2024), will show us how a drawing on paper transforms into a living hero. Welcome to the fantastic world of stop motion animation!
● 90'
Can you imitate the creak of a door with two pieces of paper? Welcome to the magical world of sound effects! In this workshop, children will discover the Foley technique, creating sounds like footsteps, rustling leaves, and creaking doors using everyday objects. Together, they will also add sound effects to a scene from a silent film!
● 90'