Film Events for Kids and Families
Film Criticism Immersion
Fathers on Film: Passing Down Myth and History
Saturday, June 15 - 1pm-4pm
Facets Multi-Media (1517 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago)
Ages 11-15
$25 non-members / $20 members
The workshop fee is “Twofer”: one fee for both parent and child to participate
OR contact: kids@facets.org 773-281-9075 ext. 3011
CLICK HERE for PDF about the workshop.
How does history become myth? How does a myth get in the way of the truth? How do myth and history work in tandem to create wonder in film? Who are classic father figures in film? And what are must-see films to pass down to the next generation?
View film trailers and clips to further explore the roles of father figures in classic film genres such as: Western, Science-Fiction/Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Biopics, and Horror.
Working in teams and through interactive exercises, father and child pairs will use their own historical event to craft a film story with mythic overtones.
Dave Canfield is one of the founding members of Twitch Film, the world cinema blog with more than 2,000,000 unique visitors monthly. He is also a long-time member of the Chicago Film Critics Association, as well as a staff member of the Magill’s Cinema Annual film encyclopedia.
Don’t miss out on this criticism immersion workshop – it’s going to be epic!
Weston Woods - From Page to Screen: Bringing a Book to Life
Thursday, June 27 - 10am-11:30am
Facets Multi-Media (1517 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago)
Ages 11-15
Adult with child: $25 non-members / $20 members
REGISTER ONLINE or contact us by phone or email.
CLICK HERE for PDF about the workshop.
Wonder what it takes to flip a great book into a great film?
Find out with the award-winning experts from Weston Woods.
Weston Woods Director of Production, Paul Gagne and New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, Tom Lichtenfeld will cover:
- Book selection process for adaptation
- Animation creation process
- Illustration behind the scenes
Bringing storyboards to life- Finding the perfect narrator
Through demonstrations and interactive audience exercises, you’ll get the inside story, learn how to take the treasured creation of an author and illustrator to the next level: animation.
Emerging readers and picture book lovers, heads up! You won’t want to miss this rare visit from New York, in which you get a sneak preview of their work-in-progress, “Cloudette”. Become a master multimedia storyteller!
Facets Second Saturday - Family Film Screenings!
The second Saturday of every month join us for the 'best of the Fest' Second Saturday family screenings at Facets Cinema. With a show at 9:30am for our youngest audiences (2-7) and 11am for older children or youth (8+) our Second Saturday screenings will feature short film programs and feature films that family can enjoy; in cluding encore screenings of some past Festival favorites!
Join us for the next Second Saturday screening July 13!
Click here for a PDF about the program.
PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE or buy tickets at the door the day of the show.
Facets Kids Film Camp (summer film workshop)
Facets Kids Film Camp is a summer program that introduces kids ages 7-14 to the
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techniques, language, and process of film making. Professional filmmakers and respected critics provide expert instruction in what it takes to understand and create a who love movies a chance to understand filmmaking from behind the scenes. Instruction includes: film. For over 10 years, Facets Kids Film Camp has given children
- The basics of filmmaking techniques, including camera angles, shots, lighting, sound recording, acting style, screenwriting, storyboarding, and directing.
- A foundation in film vocabulary and criticism.
- Dozens of hands-on activities, including storyboarding, screenwriting, acting, writing reviews, and making a movie.
June & July, full and half-day sessions offered! 
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Documentary Filmmaking Workshop - September 2013
Facets Children's Programs is planning a special filmmaking workshop in September over documentary filmmaking. We are finalizing details now. Check back to our website for more informaiton soon OR join our eList for the latest program updates!
Submit Your Film to the Festival
Calling all child and youth filmmakers - Have you made a movie? Then consider entering it in the Chicago International Children's Film Festival. There's no fee for films made by young people 18 and younger.
CLICK HERE for submission details (Scroll down to access the Young Filmmaker Entry Form.)
Chicago International Children's Film Festival
The annual Festival takes place in October & November and is the largest annual festival of films for children ages 2-18 in the world. Programming 250 of the best, new cinema for children’s and young people from 40 countries, the Festival welcomes audiences of 23,000 and features hand-on filmmaking workshops with post-screening Q&A’s with dozens of filmmakers and celebrities. Check out our website in September for the latest on Festival screenings and workshops!
October 25 - November 3, 2013 - Complete screening schedule will be available in September.
For details about the Chicago International Children's Film Festival, visit Fest FAQ!
2013 Festival Weekend & Evening Schedule (available in September)
2013 Festival Weekday Schedule (available in September) - general public welcome
