BAF Kids gives school children and families the opportunity to catch the latest animated films from around the globe and meet the people behind their creation. Includes special screenings on Bradford 's Big Screen in Centenary Square, exclusive talks from industry professionals and hands-on workshops. A great introduction to the inspiring world of animation.
Schools Event: Aardman Animation + Peter and the Wolf
Thursday 16 November 2006, 10.30am, Pictureville Cinema
The art of stop-frame model animation is explored with a special talk from Aardman Animation's Will Becher and an exclusive preview of the amazing new Peter and the Wolf film. Tickets: £2 per student, teachers go free.
About Will Becher
After graduating from Edinburgh College of Art, Will worked at Aardman Animation and was one of the lead animators on the Oscar-winning, Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit . Will is currently working on a new series of Creature Comforts and directing his own short-film, The Weatherman , as part of the Channel 4/NMPFT Animator in Residence scheme.
Family Event: Children's Award + Peter and the Wolf
Saturday 18 November 2006, 3pm, Cubby Broccoli Cinema
A special Festival event suitable for all the family. We'll announce the winner of the Films Produced by Children Award and screen a selection of the best new animations from around the world. The event will conclude with a special preview of the charming new stop-frame adaptation of Peter and the Wolf . Tickets: £2 per child, adults go free.
Stop-Frame Model Animation Workshops
Saturday 18 November 2006, Action Zone 1
Workshop 1, 10am – 12pm
Workshop 2, 1pm – 3pm
Animation guru, Louise Spraggon leads two workshops that let you get hands-on with stop-frame animation. You'll also be able to take a DVD of your work home with you. Suitable for 9 - 13 year olds. Cost: £10
Free WOW Academy Workshop
Saturday 18 November 2006, 11am, meet in the Museum Foyer
The workshop is designed to be interesting and fun. You will explore the new technology within the WOW Academy and by the end of the workshop you will have a better understanding of the knowledge and skills required to develop material for the digital and creative media industry.
The workshop will involve designing games, making 3D images, recording movement with motion capturing equipment and creating a one-minute animation on videotape.
Workshop duration: 1 hour
Free Drop-In Workshops
Saturday 18 November 2006, 11am – 4pm, Museum Foyer
Free drop-in workshops that explore the techniques behind animation.
Free Gallery Tours
15 – 18 November 2006, 11am – 4pm
Join our live interpreters to be guided through our fantastic Animation Gallery. Meet characters such as Wallace & Gromit, Morph and Andy Pandy and be enlightened.
Family friendly animations on Bradford's Big Screen in Centenary Square
15 – 18 November 2006, 11am – 11pm
