RIO SCHOOL SCREENINGS
Thanks to funding from Film London and the Mercers' Company, the Rio is delighted to be able to continue its screening programme for schools. These are films that are relevant to the National Curriculum, and can feature introductions, post-screening discussions, and teachers' notes. If you would like more information about what screenings are available please contact Audience Development Officer Jemma Buckley on 020 7241 9419 or email jemma@riocinema.org.uk.

HALF TERM WORKSHOPS
We are very pleased to announce that, thanks to funding from Film London and the Mercers' Company, we are able to offer creative workshops in filmmaking and animation for children and young people in every school holiday.

ANIMATION WORKSHOP FULLY BOOKED

For ages 7 - 10: Thursday 21st February 10am - 4pm

ICT Links help you make your own short animated film in one day! Create your characters, film them, make the soundtrack and use computers to put together the film. You'll also get a DVD of your finished animation.

Price £8/£4 Concessions*

*Concession price applies if parent/carer is Unwaged, on Income Support, Student.

ONE DAY FILMMAKING WORKSHOP FULLY BOOKED

For ages 11 - 13: Saturday 23rd February 10.00am-6pm

On this course, run by Chocolate Films, you will make your own short film from start to finish in just one day! Working in a group you will decide the story, act in, shoot and edit the film. You'll also receive a copy of your film on DVD. No experience needed, all welcome!

Price £20/£5 Concessions*
*Concession price applies if parent/carer is Unwaged, on Income Support, Student.

HOW TO APPLY

Please email j.buckley@riocinema.org.uk for an application form, or pick one up from the Rio foyer. For more info or if you have any queries please call Jemma on 020 7241 9419.

Note to parents/carers: If your child has special needs, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or any behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, you must contact Jemma on 020 7241 9419 before enrolling them on a workshop.

DISCOVER YOUNG HACKNEY

The Rio is delighted to be taking part in Discover Young Hackney 2008, and will be offering the following two FREE events for 16-18 year-olds:

FILM SCREENING

Tuesday 12 February 10.00am - 12.15pm

FREEDOM WRITERS (12A)

(US, 2007) dir. Richard LaGravenese 123m
Hilary Swank, Patrick Dempsey, Scott Glenn

Hilary Swank stars as Erin Gruwell, a teacher who is challenged by a class of racially divided teens shortly after the LA riots. Erin soon learns that the teenagers are fighting 'a war of the streets' that began long before they were born, so she uses the story of Anne Frank to teach them about tolerance. Inspired by a true story.

ONE DAY FILMMAKING WORKSHOP

Saturday 16 February 10.00am - 6.30pm

On this course, run by Chocolate Films, you will make your own short film from start to finish in just one day! Working in a group you will decide the story, act in, shoot and edit the film. You'll also receive a copy of your film on DVD.

Booking is essential for both events. Please contact Jemma on 020 7241 9419 or jemma@riocinema.org.uk