DOHA: The third Ajyal Youth Film Festival ‘Family Weekend’ promises film, music, games, fitness and artistic events today and tomorrow at Katara.
Children can have a blast at a Kids’ Red Carpet preceding the 3D screening of The Good Dinosaur at 3pm today at Katara Opera House.
Directed by Peter Sohn, the latest feature from award-winning Pixar Animation Studios transports viewers to the world where dinosaurs walk the Earth. Children can come dressed as dinosaurs and be photographed as they arrive. They can then join the fun of Wreck-It Ralph at the same venue from 8pm.
Directed by Rich Moore, the film, voiced by the biggest names in Hollywood, is a family-friendly animated movie that takes viewers on an imaginative trip to a universe like no other.
Also today, Ajyal and Forum des Images bring a special treat for young children, families and movie-lovers with Festival Tout-Petits Cinema Cine-Concert.
To be held at Katara SONY Cinema Under the Stars at 6.30pm, the outdoor event is suitable for all ages and includes the screenings of four short films accompanied by music by pianist Anthony Boul’ch and saxophonist Fanch Minous. Entry is free.
The short films to be screened are Hop Frog; I Want My Hat Back; My Mom is an Airplane; and On the Wing. The weekend also includes screenings of short films in the Bariq segment for children from the age of four tomorrow at 11.4am at Katara Drama Theatre. The films include Crush; The Law of the Jungle; The Mitten; and My Panda.
Family Weekend activities also include the SONY Gaming Experience, where visitors can try out latest PlayStation games.
Media booths by Qatar Foundation and Northwestern University in Qatar enable visitors to try out a TV newsroom and learn how to be a radio presenter. Tarsheed’s Innovation in Sustainability activities focus on learning how to save energy, while Vodafone Falla Film Lounge lets visitors create their interactive movie experiences.
Musical performances feature artists from around the world, including the Drummers from Doha led by Patrick Dilley; and nine-year-old Norwegian sensation Angelina Jordan signing jazz standards.
Qatar Music Academy’s Youth Orchestra and Symphonic Wind Orchestra will demonstrate some of their repertoire while local sensation Bluestone will offer interpretation of some blues classics.
Other activities are Ajyal Superhero Film Hunt, Ajyal Cosplay Competition, Ajyal FIFA Tournament with Qatar FIFA Players; Ajyal Pokémon Tournament and Ajyal Super Smash Bros. Tournament.
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