Free film screenings include:
Reel Rascals: Animal Animania
This international collection of animal-themed shorts will delight and entertain young audiences. Recommended for ages 4 to 7. Screening on Monday, February 18 at 10 a.m. and on Sunday, March 17 at 10:15 a.m.
- Mouse for Sale dir. Wouter Bongaerts | 2001 | Belgium | 4 min.
- Ormie dir. Rob Silvestri | 2010 | Canada | 4 min.
- The Squeakiest Roar dir. Maggie Rogers | 2011 | UK | 4 min.
- Snowflakes and Carrots (Flocons et carottes) dir. Samantha Leriche-Gionet | 2010 | Canada | 4 min.
- Jungle Beat: This Little Light of Mine dir. Brent Dawes | 2011 | South Africa | 5 min.
- Mobile dir. Verena Fels | 2010 | Germany | 6 min.
- The Gruffalo’s Child dirs. Uwe Heidschotter & Johannes Weiland | 2011 | UK | 27 min.
The Magicians (Het gehem) dir. Joram Lürsen | 2010 | The Netherlands | 94 min. Screening on Monday, February 18 at 10:45 a.m. and Saturday, March 16 at 10:30 a.m.
When aspiring young magician Ben’s best friend Sylvie really disappears during a new trick, he realizes that he’s got to save her before it’s too late. Recommended for ages 7 to 10. In Dutch with English subtitles. Subtitles to be read aloud by an experienced reader on February 18.
Magic Camp dir. Judd Ehrlich | 2012 | USA | 85 min. Screening on Monday, February 18 at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.
This documentary takes viewers behind the scenes at Tannen’s Magic Camp where young magic lovers come together every summer to learn how to become professional magicians. Recommended for ages 9 and up. Director in attendance.
Lotte and the Moonstone Secret (Lotte ja kuukivi saladus) dirs. Heiki Ernits and Janno Põldma | 2011 | Latvia/Estonia | 73 min. Screening Monday, February 18 at 1 p.m. and Saturday, March 16 at 10:15 a.m.
When her uncle brings back a mysterious stone from a secret temple in the mountains, Lotte the dog must outrace a pursuing pack of moon rabbits to unlock its magical secret. Recommended for ages 4 to 8. Dubbed in English.
Eleanor’s Secret (Kérity, la maison des contes) dir. Dominique Monféry | 2009 | France | 76 min. Screening on Monday, February 18 at 2:30 pm and Sunday, March 17 at 10:30 am
A magical library literally brings the characters of classic children’s books to life in this delightful animated fantasy. Recommended for ages 6 to 11. Dubbed in English.
Family Day Free Family Activities
Taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. families can participate in a variety of creative film activities in TIFF Bell Lightbox, including:
- Be in the Scene: Through the magic of green screen technology, visitors can immerse themselves into stunning film scenes.
- Buttonography: Kids become their own buttonographers by deciding what images they want on their button and have it made on site.
- It’s Magic!: Families can enjoy pop-up magic shows running throughout the day on the third floor of TIFF Bell Lightbox.
Bell Free Weekend Free Family Activities
Running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. families can visit the TIFF Bell Lightbox learning studios on the third floor for fun workshops, including:
- Build a Bug: Kids craft and build a creepy, crawly bug out of a variety of materials.
- Button-Making and Paper Craft: Participants design and make their own buttons and paper creations.
Admittance to family activities is available on a first-come first-served basis. Capacity is limited. Click here for TIFF Bell Lightbox’s full showtimes listings.