The Magic of Bolivian Animation 🇧🇴 Free Workshop + Screening

In this engaging and creative cinema workshop, film meets craft to explore the narrative skills that characterise human beings. Inspired by images from various films, we will delve into the infinite possibilities that can emerge from a set of pictures arranged in diverse timelines. That is the magic of cinema! We invite children aged 6-12 to explore creativity, imagination and the ability to invent stories with frames and collages. Nevertheless, this hands-on activity is perfect for all ages (parents and carers too!) and provides a unique opportunity to learn the art of cinema. The workshop will be facilitated by Luisa Mancilla Barrera, a Latinx filmmaker, multimedia artist and film & food events organiser based in London.

After the workshop, we will screen a programme of short films by BOMBA Animada, a Bolivian animation studio that showcases the work of female animators. Their diverse techniques range from stop motion and drawing to pixeling and digital animation. Their films often reflect their cultural identity, folk stories, and imaginative storytelling.

Programme supported by Film Hub London managed by Film London. Proud to be a partner of the BFI Film Audience Network funded by the National Lottery.