Description :

Stop-motion short films and critical thinking: International Film Festival for youth REEL 2 REAL!

This activity is dear to my heart, as I studied films, and I love sharing my passion with my students.

Every year in Vancouver, I register my class to the Reel 2 Real Festival, so they can have access to a selection of short films for youth, made in Canada.

I first teach them the principal of cinema, and how it is connected to science and Photography. Then, I have them make short films themselves (HUE Studio Camera), and I take them to the festival, where they can watch the film program. They have small booklets to help them look at short films with a critical eye, and build their criteria of appreciation.

You can find a detailed sample of an Analysis Booklet here.

Grade :

4th, 5th, 6th, 7th grade- BC

Duration :

2 weeks

Unit :

Arts Education

Big Idea: Exploring works of art exposes us to diverse values, knowledge, and perspectives.