Movie Day / Mini Film Festival
Mini Film Festival
Children screen short films they have made, with tickets, seating and an awards moment to celebrate everyone's work.
How to run it
- Collect finished short films made by children earlier in the week.
- Set up seating, tickets and a screen.
- Have each film-maker introduce their film before it plays.
- Finish with fun awards so every film is recognised.
You will need
- projector or screen
- device with films
- tickets
- award certificates
Make it easier or harderYounger children can show photo slideshows; older children can write a short review of each film.
SafetyCheck consent for any children appearing on screen before showing films.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1, Outcome 5Presenting their own films builds children's pride and confidence as communicators.
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