Entry
Children £3.50, Adults £5, Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 children) £15
Date
Sun 23 Aug 2026
Time
10.30–11.45am & 1.30–3.40pm
Location
Foyle Rooms
Playful family screenings, sensory cinema, and creative making with Turner Contemporary and Small World Cinema
Part of a new family film and creative programme with Small World Cinema, bringing imaginative cinema experiences and playful creative activities to children, young people, and families throughout the year.
Bringing together screenings, creative activities, sensory play, and hands-on making, the programme invites young audiences to explore storytelling, colour, light, movement, and sound through playful shared experiences designed to spark curiosity and creativity.
Morning Session: Cinemini
10.30am–11.45am
Suitable for ages 2–5
A specially designed film event for young children and their grown-ups, featuring short films, sensory play and creative exploration inspired by the magic of cinema.
Cinemini creates a welcoming and inclusive environment for families to discover film together through light, shadow, colour, reflections, movement and play. Children are encouraged to explore freely, responding to the films and activities in their own way.
Created in collaboration with Small World Cinema.
Afternoon Session: 'Arco' Film Screening and Rainbow Kaleidoscope Making
Creative Activity: 1.30pm
Film Screening: 2.30pm–3.40pm
Suitable for ages 6+
Suitable for ages 6+
Discover the hidden world of movie sound effects in this playful hands-on workshop exploring the art of Foley — the techniques filmmakers use to create the sounds we hear on screen.
Using everyday objects, families will recreate everything from galloping horses and croaking frogs to crackling fires and rolling thunder, experimenting with the surprising ways ordinary materials can bring stories to life. Participants will also make their own simple musical instrument to take home, creating sounds and rhythms inspired by the workshop.
Afterwards, settle in for a joyful programme of animated short films celebrating sound, rhythm and music. Together, the workshop and screening offer a fun introduction to the craft of filmmaking, revealing how sound can transform the stories we see on screen.
Created in collaboration with Small World Cinema.
This project is supported by the BFI Film Audience Network and National Lottery funding.
Tickets: Children £3.50 | Adults £5 | Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 children) £15
Please note: separate tickets are required for each event session.
About Small World Cinema
Small World Cinema is a community-led film club and festival for children, young people, and families.
Since 2015, they have created inclusive and interactive cinema experiences that introduce audiences to world cinema, classic films, and creative storytelling through relaxed screenings and playful activities designed for all ages.
At the heart of their work is a commitment to accessibility, curiosity, and community, creating spaces where children and families can experience film together in imaginative and welcoming ways.
