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  Discovery Family Film Club

  15 Jul 2010

  Discovery Family Film Club is back after a short summer holiday with films guaranteed to keep children and adults alike amused and entertained throughout August and into September.   Buzz and Woody, the ultimate toy box buddies, are back in Toy Story 3 , the most recent film from the legendary Pixar studio. We’ve also got some animated treats from closer to home. The Illusionist was made by animators right here in Dundee , and Jasper: Penguin Explorer is a German-made Arctic romp showing that wherever you are from, friendship can bring out the best in us, and cross all kinds of divides . . . even oceans.   All families are welcome and tickets for Discovery Family Film Club films are £3... [Read more]

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  Discovery Young Ambassadors

  1 Jul 2010

  We're looking for five enthusiastic Young Ambassadors to work with us on this year's festival. Love film and think you've got what it takes? You'll work with the Festival Co-ordinator at DCA  to decide on workshops, special events, festival design and promotion, and will help host the festival, welcome guests, and introduce films. We will meet approximately one evening a week during July to October and then the Young Ambassadors will take part in running the festival at weekends during16- 31 October 2010 . Please download an application form and return it to  discovery@dca.org.uk  or Young Ambassadors, Discovery, DCA, 152 Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DY. [Read more]

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  Events for Teachers at Discovery Film Festival

  1 Jul 2010

  With free buses, cinema tickets at £3, free teaching packs, plus CPDs and additional activities on offer, Discovery Film Festival is a rich cross-curricular cultural experience. This year's festival offers more for schools than ever and we're keen to work closely with teachers to ensure our resources are useful and the timings are right so that everyone can get the most out of the experience. Highlights this year include Mia and the Migoo (P1-P7), an animated feature film great for Global Citizenship, and book adaptions, The Gruffalo and Varmints (P3-P5). There will be world class film for Secondary pupils, particularly those studying Modern Languages, Modern Studies and Media Studies. To re... [Read more]

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  Discovery Youth Screen Award 2010

  1 Jul 2010

  The Discovery Youth Screen Award is given to the best short film made in Scotland by under 18-year-olds in the past 12 months. It is awarded annually at Discovery - Scotland's leading youth film festival - which screens the best in international film for young audiences and this year welcomed 4000 young people at the DCA Cinema. The 2010 Discovery Youth Screen Award is open for entries. Deadline 6th September. If you are under 18, live in Scotland, and have made a film between August 2009 and August 2010, send us a DVD (complete with your contact details!) to Discovery Youth Screen Award, DCA, 152 Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DY. [Read more]

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  Discovery needs YOU!

  17 Jun 2010

  12-18 years old? Love film? This is your chance to get involved with Scotland's largest film festival for children and young people. The Discovery Film Festival is recruiting Young Ambassadors to work with the festival team and get involved with spreading the word and setting up special events. You'll get sneak peeks of the films and help select the shortlist for the Discovery Youth Screen Award (Scotland's national award for young filmmakers). During the festival you might find yourself introducing films, meeting special guests and even filming. As well as regular early evening meet-ups between July and October, you should be available to attend at least 3 days of the Festival (weekends bet... [Read more]