Sneak peaks, premieres and classics to be screened for all ages at REDCAT International Children’s Film Festival this weekend and next
Sneak peaks, premieres and classics to be screened for all ages at REDCAT International Children’s Film Festival this weekend and next
The REDCAT International Children’s Film Festival 2010 will get underway tomorrow, February 27, 2010 for a two-weekend run at the downtown Los Angeles location in the Walt Disney Concert Hall at 631 West 2nd Street, Los Angeles 90012.
In its fifth year, the REDCAT Film Fest will screen more than 85 animated and live action previews as well as classics for the entire family. Each day of the five-day series centers on a particular theme, and screenings scheduled according to age-appropriate films.
On Sunday, February 28, a special Nickelodeon Family Fun Day will give audiences a sneak peak of Nickelodeon’s highly anticipated series for 2010 as well as episodes from top-rated hit preschool series. Children can also expect to meet and greet costumed characters SpongeBob, Patrick, Dora and Diego and receive giveaways.
For tweens and teens, Monday, March 1st screenings will offer full-length features hosted Northern Ireland’s award-winning Cinemagic International Film & Television Festival for Young People, celebrating its 20th Anniversary. A Shine of Rainbows at 3 p.m. for ages 8 and up and The Race at 6:30 p.m. for ages 12 and up screen at convenient after-school hours.
The series will wrap up on Sunday, March 1 with Animation Brigade, a salute to AB Studios, a group of Latvian animators whose puppet animation films Rescue Team, Munk and Lemmy, and Animals are full of brave, roguish and mischievous creatures for all ages. Magic Carpet on the same day will screen inventive international animation will make kids ages 7 and up see the world in a whole new way. Finally, environmentally-conscious Green Screen blends fiction and fact for ages 8 and up to foster awareness and guide kids on how they can make a difference in the health of the planet.
All tickets are $5 per day, per person. To purchase your ticket go HERE. To get more information on the REDCAT International Children’s Film Festival, go to their website.
REDCAT International Children’s Film Festival
Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater
631 West 2nd Street, Los Angeles, 90012
Saturday & Sunday, February 27 & 28, 2010
Monday, Saturday & Sunday, March 1, 6 & 7, 2010
Check website for specific screening times
Ages: All
Cost: $5
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