Mechanical dogs, maple syrup that grows on trees and an Academy Award-winner are just some of the films that make up this year’s Little Big Film Festival program.
Organisers spend months scouring over thousands of submissions to select the perfect films for the travelling festival.
Wagga has been a regular stop on the festival’s tour since 2010 and public programs and education officer at the Museum of the Riverina, Tina de Jong, said it is always a sell-out event.
“We can fit 80 kids into the chamber and it’s full every session,” she said.
“In the past we have run it in the winter so it’s something for kids to do in school holidays.”
This year’s program features films using a range of mediums including actors, plasticine and animation, films made by Australian children and films with a strong multicultural influence.
“It gives children a different perspective and new angle on things,” Mrs de Jong said.
Festival director and CEO of Little Big Shot Film Festival Ben Laden summed up this year’s festival in one word – quirky.
Mr Laden said a lot of children who attend the festival go on to submit their own films the following year.
“We are fostering the next generation of films,” he said.
“We are programming films that are entertaining and educating.”
Cost is $2 per child accompanied by an adult or carer and bookings are essential and to be made on 6926 9655 or museum@wagga.nsw.gov.au.
Little Big Shots Film Festival Wagga program
September 23
- 10.30am Tykes to Ten (ages four to 10) features Mr Hublot
- 12.30pm Aussie, Aussie, Aussie (ages five plus) features Icecream
September 24
- 10.30am Tiny Tots (ages two to five)
- 12.30pm Big Kids Flicks (ages 11-15) features Bear Story
September 25
- 10.30am Little Tikes (ages three to seven)
- 12.30pm Best of the Fest (ages five plus)
