YOUTH & EDUCATION PROGRAMME

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MondayNov 7th

TuesdayNov 8th

WednesdayNov 9th

ThursdayNov 10th

FridayNov 11th

BALLYMUN LULLABY

PRIMARY 10:30am POST PRIMARY

THE ROAD FROM CALCUTTA

THE FLYING MACHINE (3D)

POST PRIMARY DOCUMENTARY

Gate Cinema 11:00am

Gate Cinema 11:00am

PRIMARY FEATURE

IRISH & INTERNATIONAL SHORTS

Selection of Irish and International Shorts films

POST PRIMARY FEATURE

Gate Cinema 11:00am

32A

POST PRIMARY DOCUMENTARY

Gate Cinema 11:00am

BLACKROCK CASTLE OBSERVATORY Screening and Exhibition : 10am each day

PRIMARY SCREENINGENCOUNTERS AT THE END OF THE WORLD

POST PRIMARY DOCUMENTARY

Gate Cinema

3D spectacular animated adventure

YOUTH & EDUCATION PROGRAMME

Compelling and inspirational musical

Remarkable account of a journey to India by a group of post primary students.

Thought provoking coming of age film.

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pg5

pg6

pg7

pg8

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pg2-3

IRISH & INTERNATIONAL SHORTS

A chance for students to enjoy the full Blackrock Castle Observatory experience.

Enjoy an exciting, carefully selected screening and explore the award winning interactive science exhibition in one of Cork’s most stimulating and educational locations

Please contact Katherine: education@corkfilmfest.org Tel: 021 427 1711 for more information

CIT BLACKROCK CASTLE OBSERVATORY

pg2 Schools Screeenings

10am : Monday 7th - Friday 11th

StarDome, our portable plantetariumDiscover Science CentreCertified DPSM workshopsCosmic ChristmasFREE Open Night First Fridays at the CastleMovies by Moonlight, Sci-Fi and StargazingBCO Labs, a working research observatoryOut of this world birthday parties

CIT BLACKROCK CASTLE OBSERVATORY

SHORTSPROGRAMME

ENCOUNTERS AT THE END OF THE WORLD

By Director Werner Herzog, a unique perspective on the South Pole profiling the Antarctic community of McMurdo Station, headquarters of the National Science Foundation. Whether offering a detailed study of the unique survival training regimen that newcomers to McMurdo are obligated to endure or pondering the majestic beauty of the landscape Herzog boldly offers viewers the opportunity to visit one of the most inaccessible and awe-inspiring landscapes on the planet.

POST PRIMARY DOCUMENTARYCIT Blackrock Castle Observatory

Werner Herzog/2007/10am

PRIMARY SCREENINGCIT Blackrock Castle Observatory

10am

This mixure of animated and live action shorts are carefully chosen for Primary School children. The programme is guarenteed to educate, engage and enchant a young audience.

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99 mins

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Programme IncludesSHORT FILM COMMISSIONED FOR SCIENCE WEEKFeaturing the Rubber Bandits

60 mins

SCREENING AND EXHIBITION €8

PRIMARY SHORTS 10:30am €4 | 80mins

THE CHRISTMAS PIGGY DenmarkRichard Stampe

MONDAY. 7th NOV

THE SHOW AustraliaRebecca HayezFollow the circus characters as they prepare for ‘The Show’

POST PRIMARY SHORTS 11am €4 | 78mins

Following a young girl as she films her Dad training for the Great North Run.

Eva’s father’s physiotherapist, Maggie, is set to walk out of their lives, Eva needs to stop her before it is too late.

BARRY UKJohn MitchellTouching film about a little girl and her relationship with her pet rabbit.

THE NAUGHTY LIST USABen MichellSanta Claus tired and it’s up to his worker elf to kick him into gear.

LE GRAND JEU BelguimSylvertre SbilleAt a family wedding anniversary a newcomer decides to gives everyone a lottery ticket.....

LEITRONIUM IrelandDavis QuinPoet Mr Seamus Heaney investigates mysterious goings on in Co. Leitrim.

GIRL BLUE RUNNING SHOE DenmarkClaire Leona Apps

SMALL TALK UKMatt Grinter

KATIES PLAY IrelandDorothy O’Regan

LITTLE BROTHER UKCallum CooperA teenage boy uses his hearing impair-ment to escape minding his wheelchair bound little brother.

I’M NEVER AFRAID The NetherlandsWillem Baptist8 Year old Mack has to perform on the motorcross track while danger looms.

ASAL IrelandTom SullivanIrish language short following a young boy’s need to rescue a donkey which has surprising results.

THE MONK AND THE FLY IrelandMatthew DarraghA contented Monk relaxes under a shady Banyan tree on a peaceful summer’s day. What could possibly go wrong?

WHERE WERE YOU SwedenVictor LindgrenThe dreams and aspirations of teenage students

Gate Cinema

Coming of age story, set in Cork, based on a play within a play. Young Katie tries to interpret the adult world around while also dealing with the influences of peer pressures. She expresses her feelings through a play that she writes.

RAISE MY HANDS IrelandFrank KellyA tribute to a man who stood against apartheid.

A sad little pig, being fatteed for Christmas gets the chance to escape...

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PAPA’S BOY FinlandLeevi LemmetryA young mouse dreams of being a dance.

Dodu the Cardboard Boy PortugalJosé Miguel RiberiroDodu plays make belief inside a cardboard box, creating an extraordinary world.

THE FLYING MACHINE

8th NOV TUESDAYGate Cinema 11:00am €4

BreakThru Films Poland/China2011

POST PRIMARY FEATURE

85 mins

A spectacular, fantastical 3D animated adventure, starring Heather Grahame, set upon a magical piano as it flies over Europe to reunite a girl with her toy-making father.

Visually stunning, The Flying Machine combines stop-motion animation and live action accompanied by the sublime music of Frédéric Chopin. The film weaves imagination, magic and drama into a unique dual fairy tale.

Produced to coincide with the 200th anniversary of Chopin’s birth, The Flying Machine is a multi-platform 3D extravaganza that celebrates the role of music in our lives. Chopin’s timeless composing and Lang Lang’s kinetic piano playing, The Flying Machine is a truly moving and entertaining experience.

Academy Award® winning Hugh Welchman and famed pianist Lang Lang introduce Chopin to new audiences in this modern fairy tale.

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3D MOVIE

Winner of the Directors Guild of America ‘Directors Finders’ Series 2011, Ballymun Lullaby is a compelling, inspirational documentary exploring the heart of a local community through music.

Music teacher Ron Cooney has worked in Ireland’s only high-rise housing estate for 15 years. During this time he has seen the area undergo dramatic transformations. This film follows Ron and the young people of Ballymun as they work together to produce a collection of music that gives voice to their story.

Working with composer Daragh O’Toole, Ron’s ambition is to create a ‘world class’ collection of music for his talented students to play and write lyrics for. This music will challenge the negative views many still hold of the area. The music produced was recorded by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra in a unique collaboration with the students.

A dynamic funny and driven man, despite his own health problems, what Ron and his students have achieved is simply remarkable.

Introduced By Composer Daragh O’Toole and Producer Joanne O’Hagan

Daragh O’Toole: A Dublin based composer with a broad interest in musical styles. Along with his soundtrack and concert work he has also written arrangements for acts such as U2 and Paddy Casey.

Joanne O Hagan : Established PULP Productions in 2003, and is Managing Director and Producer. Ballymun Lullaby is PULP’s feature. Joanne is CEO of the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival.

BALLYMUN LULLABY

WEDNESDAY 9th NOV

POST PRIMARY DOCUMENTARY

GATE AD

Gate Cinema 11:00am €4 Ireland/Frank Berry/2010

72 mins

40mm

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pg6

THE ROAD FROM CALCUTTA

10th NOV THURSDAY

Seventeen teenage students from a Dublin school raise money and travel to West Bengal to build two schools in a monsoon area in a four week period. This film humorously shows from the students’ perspective what happens next, as they get to grips with the local Indian culture and interact with the local villagers.

POST PRIMARY DOCUMENTARYGate Cinema 11:00am €4

Ireland/Ronan O’Leary/201075 mins

Introduction by Director Ronan O’ Leary

Ronan O’Leary began his career as a producer-director for PBS TV in Los Angeles. His film credits include the screenplay for Noel Pearson’s “Frankie Starlight” starring Gabriel Byrne and Matt Dillon, and “Driftwood” starring James Spader, which he also directed. His debut film “Riders To The Sea” starring Geraldine Page was the first of 6 films directed by Ronan that have premiered at the Cork Film Festival.

Ronan has brought 25 years of experience and knowledge to this wonderful and inspiring documentary.

“The Road From Calcutta” is a joyous journey of discovery, told with wry humour and lots of music, as two cultures meet...

Documenting the visually stunning, extraordinary story of the huge impact a small Dublin school can have in helping children in West Bengal. The remarkable account of the work in India by the John Scottus School.

210mm

pg7

Following the teenage obsessions of Maeve and her three friends, 32A is a bittersweet tale set in the “in-between” time of a girl’s life, when she is no longer a child and not yet a woman.

32A is a sensitive, thoughtful coming of age story of a 13-year old girl in 1979 Ireland.

“The film’s raw emotion, honesty and intuitive use of humour combine to portray a must-see coming-of-age story. Maeve is the perfect combination of selfishness,

nobility, charm and awkwardness.” Herald Record, Wisconsin

“Refreshingly simple, a coming of age drama laced with easy charm and a touch of class.” Sunday Tribune

32A premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh, winning the Best First Feature Award. It won the inaugural Tiernan McBride Screenwriting Award, an IFTA for Cinematography and was selected for the Berlinale. 32A has toured to festivals worldwide from Seattle to Melboune, from Madrid to Mill Valley.

Introduced by Writer/ Director Marian Quinn and Producer Tom Weir

Marion Quinn has had a prolific acting career on stage and screen in Chicago and New York. Marian wrote and directed 32A, her first feature. She has participated in many professional training courses including the prestigious Moonstone

Filmmaker’s Lab and Screenwriter’s Lab, the Advanced Television Writing Course.Tom Weir has worked in the US and Ireland and has been involved with cultural productions since the seventies. Over the course of his career he has moved from visual art through design and theatre to film. Marian and Tom set up Janey Pictures together and have several projects in development.

32A

FRIDAY 11th NOV

POST-PRIMARY FEATUREGate Cinema 11:00am €4Ireland/Marian Quinn/2007

89 mins

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Booking Booking forms can be downloaded from our website:

www.corkfilmfest.org/schools

For booking and information please call or emailKatherine O’Riordan, Education Officer

Tel : 021 4271711 Fax : 021 4275945

education@corkfilmfest.org

Extra screenings of any film can be arranged subject to demand.

Education Officer and Programmer : Katherine O’RiordanDesign : www.roryoseven.com

Festival Director : Michael HanniganFestival Manager : Sean KellyFestival Progammer : Una Feely

Cover Image : The Flying Machine BreakThru Films

Thanks to :

Theresa Murphy & Margaret Greene, Gate Cinema; Shirley O’Regan; Claire McSweeney & Dee Geaney, CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory; Niamh Leahy, EPA; Frank Berry, Joanne O Hagan & Daragh O’ Toole; Ronan O Leary; Marian Quinn & Tommy Weir, Janey Pictures; BreakThru Films; Pamela Friedman; Raelene Casey; Barbra Wyrwas, BreakThru Films

Staff