Kids! Screening + Workshops (FREE)

Starting of a full day of events at Old Spitalfields Market is a line up of short films just for kids, followed by workshops and activities. Featuring…

Zoetrope Workshop

Create incredible animations in a giant life-size zoetrope and discover early Victorian animation techniques. Participants can also try their own animation skills and make a hanging ‘minitrope’ to take home. This is a great introduction to the moving image combining animation, illustration and story telling for kids more info: Lightboxcinema.blog

RSBC – Every Blind Child

Research shows that two thirds of people in the UK have never met a child or young person who has lost their sight. TheRoyal Society for Blind Children invites you to learn more about the lives of those children- along with their dreams for the future. Come and experience our immersive video and light poem designed by conceptual artist Robert Montgomery.We’ll also be hosting a Lego challenge for kids. How good are your Lego skills? How about when you can’t see? Come and have a go at Blindfold Lego building, with lots of prizes up for grabs!

Shorts programme:

Two Balloons
USA | Mark Smith | 9 min

Mamoon
UK | Ben Steer | 6 min

Until We Reach The Sun

UK | Daisy Dickinson | 4 min

Via
UK | Izzy Burton | 3 min

Supported by Tower Hamlets Council