Autumn School Holiday Program

Kids' Flicks:

Moomins on the Riviera
Screens 28 March to 25 April
The Moomins set sail for the French Riviera in search of adventure and, following a journey fraught with menacing storms and desert island dangers, they arrive in the south of France.  

Song of the Sea Unclassified
Screens 29 March to 8 April
Exclusive to ACMI, this Oscar® nominated, modern fairy-tale is about a little girl destined for great things. Based on Celtic legends, we follow Ben and his little sister Saoirse – the last Seal-child – as they embark on a fantastic journey back to their home by the sea.  

Creative Workshops:

Young Coders Recommended for ages 9 to 14 years
Tues 5 to Thurs 7 April, 10am to 4pm
In this three-day interactive workshop, kids learn the basics of programming, using visual programming software to learn coding and how to make a game.
Lunch is included each day.
Admission: Full: $360

Make a Movie Recommended for kids aged 9 to 12
Tues 29 to Thurs 31 March, 10am to 4pm
In this three-day hands-on creative and technical filmmaking workshop for kids aged 9 to 12, participants work in a small group to learn the basics of writing, directing, acting in and editing a short film.
Admission:  Full $270

Family Claymation Recommended for ages 5+
Sat 2 and Sun 3 April, 11am to 4pm
A one-day workshop for the whole family exploring animation techniques and how they can be used to make movies at home. Make a set, mould characters out of clay and develop an animation using stop motion techniques.
Admission: Full $50

Kids Claymation
Fri 1 to Mon 4 April, 10am to 4pm
Sculpt your own character from clay and watch it come to life with the help of designed sets, studio lighting sound effects and sped-up frames.
Admission: Full $120

The Massive Minecraft Movie Recommended for ages 12 to 16
Thurs 7 April, 10am to 4pm
Work as a team to design a unique world and characters and direct a scene in your own Minecraft adventure in a specially designed version of Minecraft. This animation workshop combines teamwork, game play, and filmmaking techniques and is open to all levels of expertise. For young people aged 12 to 16.
Admission: Full $120

Minecraft Family Recommended For ages 7+
Sat 9 and Sun 10 April, 1pm to 4pm
Play Minecraft as a family and learn why it is the most popular multiplayer game for all ages. Gain insight into how Minecraft can also be used in a learning environment.
Admission: Full $35

Screen Worlds Family Animation Trail All ages
Daily, 10am to 5pm (Trail takes about 30 to 40 minutes to complete, is self-guided and free).
Our newly developed Screen World's family animation trail introduces visitors to the remarkable story of the moving image. Discover how animation has evolved, learn some amazing facts along the way, and try out the fun activities!
Admission: FREE. SELF-GUIDED TRAIL

Flip It Recommended for kids aged 5 to 10
28 March to 10 April, 11am to 3pm
Kids learn how characters are morphed and transformed into a short animation by creating their own flipbook. Discover this early form of animation that never fails to delight.
Recommended for kids aged 5 to 10.
Admission: FREE
No booking required, drop in any time between 11am and 3pm.