Festival Opening
Sunday March 4th, 2012
7:00 pm at the Centre culturel franco-manitobain
(CCFM) (French cultural centre) Pauline-Boutal Hall
340 Provencher Boulevard

Join us for our Opening Ceremony at the Salle Pauline-Boutal Hall, 340 Provencher boulevard with our special guests. Director Olivier Ringer and daughter/actress Wynona Ringer (France) will be in attendance to present their film: On the Sly / À Pas de loup. Meet our Youth Jury, visit the Freeze Frame Media Zone and help us celebrate our 16th year!

Festival Close
Sunday March 11th, 2012
3:00 pm at Cinematheque

Celebrate sixteen years of great films for the young and the young at heart at our festival close. This is also the best opportunity you’ll have to meet the Freeze Frame Youth Jury, that will be presenting:

• The NFB Youth Jury Prize for the Best Animated Short
• The Freeze Frame Youth Jury Award for Best Feature Film
• The Audience Awards for the Best Animated Short and the Best Feature Film

YOUR GUIDE TO MAXIMUM FUN!

Multiple theatres, 8 days, over 25 films, 40 screenings, over 65 hours of workshops and the chance to meet to guest filmmakers from around the world.

Phew! It’s a lot. But we’ve made a step-by-step guide to help you enjoy the festival; whether it’s your first time… or your 16th.

WHERE?
We have 2 venues:
Opening Night: The CCFM 340 Provencher Boulevard
Weekend Daytime: Cinematheque
Weekdays and Evenings: The CCFM 340 Provencher Boulevard
(Please note: schools have priority during the daytime. Please call ahead to avoid being turned away at the door.)
If you get stuck – call us: 949-9355 or toll free 1-866-543-3378

WHEN IS THE FESTIVAL HAPPENING?
March 4th to the 11th 2012

WHY HAVE I NEVER HEARD OF THESE FILMS BEFORE?
Throughout the year, Freeze Frame staff pay close attention to the great films for young audiences being produced all over the world. Winnipeggers are then given a very special opportunity to watch a selection at our festival. You’ll see award winning features and shorts made in other languages with different perspectives and common themes from countries across the globe. You won’t find these films at your local multiplex or video rental store.

YIKES! Subtitles!
No problem. Freeze Frame provides live narration for subtitled feature films for kids ten years and under. So just sit back. Relax. We’ll talk you through it.

HOW MUCH?

FILM TICKETS:
Individual Tickets: $5 per film
Family Tickets (for five people or more): $4 per film

PASSES: (Available through Freeze Frame only)
Family Festival Pass: $35 (unlimited screenings for up to five people)
Film Fanatic Pass: $20 (unlimited screenings for one person)

WHERE DO I PAY?
Because it’s impossible to know how many people will want to watch a film we strongly advise that you buy your tickets in advance to avoid being turned away at the door.

There are TWO ways to buy tickets:
1) Visit the Box Office where the film is playing. You MUST do this half an hour before the screening. Please note, the Freeze Frame Box Office at Cinematheque and the CCFM accept CASH only.
2) Give us a call at 949-9355 or email info@freezeframeonline.org to reserve advance tickets and workshop spaces.

WORKSHOPS?
We’ve got them! Workshops take place almost every day of the festival.

WORKSHOPS COST:
$5 for two-hour workshops
$12 for four-hour workshops
Space is limited. We keep the workshops small so that everyone can be involved. Last minute enrollment is possible but we strongly recommend registering in advance. Workshops are available in both French and English. Call us now at 949-9355 or 1-866-543-3378 for more information.

WHAT ELSE CAN I DO AT THE FESTIVAL?
This year’s festival is packed with extras.

• Festival Opening Night: 7:00 pm Sunday, March 4th, CCFM
• Festival Close: 3:00 pm Sunday March 11th, CCFM
• NEW! The Freeze Frame Media Zone – where television, film and new media come together.
  Jean-Aubrey Hall, CCFM
  When: March 4th to March 11th, 11 pm to 5 pm
  Freeze Frame’s Media Zone is digital playground where children, teens and their parents, alongside teachers and professionals can learn in an active way about the possibilities of different media. Displays will provide an environment where we can try out, play, learn and create with innovative media art and technology. Discover, Play and Experiment with new tech tools and gadgets under the guidance of local media artists.
• Animation Station - a festival favourite
  Where: Jean-Aubrey Hall, CCFM
  When: March 5th to March 9th, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
  The Animation Station is a free drop-in animation workshop. Create characters out of plasticine or paper-cut out and watch them come to life on the screen.

www.freezeframeonline.org