Cinema Mentiré invites you to an event designed for the whole family to enjoy making cinema craft and then immersing into the creative world of Bolivian animation at the Latin American House. It's a perfect opportunity for families to bond over creative activities and explore the rich cultural heritage and artistic expressions of Bolivian filmmaking, animation and storytelling.

? Thu 29 August

? Doors 3.30pm | Workshop 4pm | Screening 6.30pm

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP HANDS ON FILM

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. Her roots are spread across Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela, and she feels moved by themes such as migration, belonging, food, gender, identity, and care work. She holds a Master’s in Documentary Film from UCL and is a Community Administrator at Calthorpe Community Garden. She is also part of errante, a migration and diasporas film collective organising screenings at alternative community spaces in dialogue with other disciplines. Throughout her career, Luisa has delivered workshops for children and teenagers interested in filmmaking: from developing an idea to editing, covering all production phases.

ABOUT THE SHORT FILM PROGRAMME OF BOMBA ANIMADA

BOMBA Animada is 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.

Films:

Ajlla Umilla, dir. Alexandra Ramirez

Dubicel, dir. Yashira Jordán

The Jipijapa Weavers | Las tejedoras de Jipijapa, dir. Clara Chacón

Gravity | Gravedad, dir. Matisse Gonzalez

Chillina, dir. Andy Garnica

Paskay, by Andrea Estéfany Caballero

The Tunnel and the Cob | El túnel y la mazorca, dir. Alexandra Ramirez

Watershed Tales | Cuentos de la cuenca, dir. Andy Garnica

Total running time: 54 min.

Note: The films are in Spanish with English subtitles. This will be a relaxed screening, meaning light and sound distractions are expected, and attendees are free to move around. An adult must accompany children. Open to all ages. FREE ENTRY. DONATIONS ACCEPTED ON-SITE.

You’re welcome to attend both the workshop AND the screening, or EITHER one of the two.

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ABOUT CINEMA MENTIRÉ

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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.