Although Leeds Young Film Festival 2020 has been postponed due to Coronavirus, we want to make sure that you still have the opportunity to watch and discover new films, along with some family favourites.
We know that you are not short of content but, with so much to choose from, it can sometimes be hard to find what you want without endless scrolling or resorting to watching Frozen for the 37th time!
To help you navigate the world of online streaming we will be suggesting ten films you can watch as a family each Friday, along with where to find them. Most of the films require either a Netflix, Amazon Prime or Disney+ account but we know most households have at least one of these (and all are offering a free trial before you have to subscribe). We will also ensure that we include some free-to-watch films as well.
We know it can be a scary time at the moment but we think it is important to forget about your worries occasionally, so why not snuggle up on the sofa together and immerse yourself in a magical world for a couple of hours?
If you do decide to watch any of the films and want to write or film a short review, or draw a picture relating to the film, please send it to us at martin.grund@leeds.gov.uk. We’ll select the best ones each week and post them on the website and will give a free family ticket to Leeds Young Film Festival (when it eventually happens) to anyone whose work is published.
Please check out this week’s list here:
0113 378 5999
www.leedsfilm.com/film-festivals/leeds-young-film-festival/
Leeds Young Film Festival celebrates its 21st Birthday this Easter! Visit the nation’s Largest Family Film Event and delve into a world of film as we turn Carriageworks Theatre into the world’s first Children’s Cinema with Story World; where your little ones can let their imaginations fly, creating art from the films in the festival.
There are also screenings at Cineworld Leeds at the White Rose Shopping Centre, and Leeds Art Gallery, including FREE activity. Also find us at Kirkgate Market and on Leeds Big Screen.
Highlights from our film programme include premieres of multi-award winning movies from around the world alongside family favourites like The Railway Children and The Greatest Showman sing-a-long.
It’s not just screenings, you can get hands-on at our Film Academy Workshops with industry pros, from favourite children’s brands including Minecraft, Aardman and BAFTAKids or visit distant lands in the UK’s first Virtual Reality Family Cinema!
