Creative Brimbank & EFFA present:
Going Green! Cinema 2021
A mini shorts film festival, for kids.
Going Green! Cinema 2021
A mini shorts film festival, for kids.
Thursday 8 and Friday 9 July, Bowery Theatre
All ages. No charge, and free popcorn provided.
Presented in partnership with Creative Brimbank, Bowery Theatre & Brimbank City Council
Three screening sessions per day (you can dip in and out between films):
2.00pm to 2.52pm
3.00pm to 3.52pm
4.00pm to 4.52pm
What’s happening.
Following last year’s super fun online event, EFFA is back - in the theatre - to play with Creative Brimbank, with two days of free screenings as part of their Going Green! 2021 school holiday activities.
Thoughtful, playful, and important - this short film mini-fest is guaranteed to inform and wow in equal measure. With joyful animations, insightful real stories, and awe-inspiring visuals, these films offer a whimsical glimpse into the enduring wonder of our world and our relationship with it; a beautiful collection that the whole family will love!
Enjoy the vibrant and quirky delights of animations Du Iz Tak, Oasis and The Little Bird and the Bee, the inspiring stories behind Women in Fire and The Poet and the Plant, and the thrilling imagination of Escape, The Beauty and A Land Without Evil. In their own special way, each short approaches our environment playfully and intelligently, making for essential viewing for all ages.
Showcasing voices and cultures from here in our own Australian backyard and across the globe, these films will delight, excite and educate, teaching us all how to look after our planet, just a little better.
The Going Green! Mini Shorts Festival includes the following films:
1. Du Iz Tak | Runtime: 11 mins
2. Escape | Runtime: 4 mins
3. Land Without Evil | Runtime: 4 mins
4. Oasis | Runtime: 6 mins
5. The Beauty | Runtime: 4 mins
6. The Little Bird and the Bees | Runtime: 5 mins
7. The Poet and the Plant | Runtime: 10 mins
8. Women in Fire | Runtime: 8 mins
The Films.
Du iz Tak?
Based on the book by Carson Ellis, Du iz Tak? is a whimsical animation imagining the world in our backyard, the dramatic possibilities of life and friendship through a microcosmic view of insects and beyond.
Escape.
Searching for serenity, a determined little girl escapes to the wilderness. Her journey strengthens her to be wild enough to become a part of it.
Land without Evil.
This multi-award winning, beautifully handcrafted stop-motion animation, set to world music, shows a vision of paradise on earth where all creatures live in harmony and unity. Based on Guaraní mythology (Tierra sin mal).
Oasis.
Oasis is a wordless wonder about conservation, care, and a bit of luck. Can Amaranthe and her son Edwin persevere as the desert grows around their jungle home?
The Beauty.
What if plastic could be integrated into sea life? Join us in a journey through the oceans, both stunning and filthy. Discover a world where concerns and fears dissolve into the mysterious depth of the polluted blue sea.
The Little Bird & The Bees.
It’s springtime! The Little Bird spots the first flowers of the maple tree, only to hear a mysterious humming. While the Little Bird and the bees make fast friends, they better watch out. Behind the trees, the fiery red fox is waiting… an adventurous journey is about to begin!
The Poet & The Plant.
A poet loves his new houseplant so much… he accidentally kills it. A whimsical story-time film inspiring positive action, narrated by Sarah Snook.
Women in Fire.
When she was little, Lacey England didn’t realise she could be a firefighter, because she’d never seen a woman in the job. Now she’s a member of Helitack crew, fighting wildfires, and on a mission to show kids to follow their dreams.
About Going Green!
Tuesday 6 to Sat 10 July 2021
St Albans Community Centre and Bowery Theatre
July school holidays are here, and Creative Brimbank have a wonderful program designed for school-aged children and their families.
In partnership with Environmental Film Festival Australia (EFFA) and Snuff Puppets, Going Green is an arts festival that includes films, performances, workshops, exhibitions, and more.
The festival is dedicated to celebrating nature, creatively educating children about conservation and preserving the environment through art.
All events are at ‘no charge’ and take place at St Albans Community Centre and Bowery Theatre, 33 Princess St, St Albans.
Location.
The Bowery Theatre and St Albans Community Centre
33 Princess Street
St Albans
VIC 3021
