BLON Junior

BLON JUNIOR is full of exclusive, relevant and educational films. This programme is intended for the youngest participants in the festival. Such screenings are an important part of various film festivals around the world, allowing for the exploration of different animation techniques, styles and narratives. Our special screenings bring families together to enjoy a variety of animated films, from shorts to feature-length productions. The content is carefully curated to ensure it's suitable for children, but also appeals to an older audience. The films feature heartwarming stories, colourful characters and themes that tell the story of family, friendship, adventure and life lessons. The BLON Junior programme is divided into family screenings and workshops and events for schools.

U (Universal)
Participants:
Karla Nor Holmbäck
Karla Nor Holmbäck
Benjamin Massoubre
Benjamin Massoubre
Viliam Vala
Viliam Vala
Nathan Jurevicius
Nathan Jurevicius
Wanja Jeanette Sæther
Wanja Jeanette Sæther
Anu-Laura Tuttelberg
Anu-Laura Tuttelberg
Julius Zubavičius
Julius Zubavičius
Antanas Skučas
Antanas Skučas
Curated by:
Inga Norkūnienė

SCHOOL SCREENINGS
SCHOOL SCREENINGS #

September 11–12 at “Arlekinas” Cinema. Registration required: edu@blon.lt

The BLON festival carries out an educational mission, introducing schools and kindergartens to an exceptional programme covering various topics and forms of animation. These films are accompanied by presentations and workshops by educators. This is a valuable experience that introduces a young audience to the world of animation, fosters creativity and encourages them to explore various storytelling and artistic techniques.

FAMILY SCREENINGS
FAMILY SCREENINGS #

September 13-14 at “Arlekinas” Cinema. No prior registration necessary.

Over the weekend, BLON invites you to bring the whole family to the cinema. Family screenings will be accompanied by educational activities.

Stop-Motion Animation Workshop with Viliam Vala
Stop-Motion Animation Workshop with Viliam Vala #

September 13 // 10:00 -12:00

Recommended for teenagers aged 12+ Registration required: edu@blon.lt

Partners:
Stop-Motion Animation Workshop with Viliam Vala
Stop-Motion Animation Workshop with Viliam Vala
Stop-Motion Puppet Animation Exhibition
Stop-Motion Puppet Animation Exhibition #

September 12-13th at Klaipeda Puppet Theater

Animation and Sound
Animation and Sound #

September 12 // 10:00–11:30

Recommended for 1st–4th grade students Registration required: edu@blon.lt

Partners:
Animation and Sound
Detailed kids programme:
Thursday 09.11
11:00 – 19:00
Hunt some Ghosts in Klaipėda Sculpture Park — Klaipėdos skulptūrų parkas
11:00 – 12:15
Rosa and the Stone Troll. Film presented by LRT VAIKAI — Arlekinas U (Universal)
12:00 – 20:00
BLON VR — Prano Domšaičio galerija
12:30 – 13:30
International Young Audience Competition Programme. Meet the executive producer Wanja Jeanette Sæther — Arlekinas U (Universal)
13:40 – 15:20
Scarygirl. Meet Nathan Jurevicius, artist behind the original film idea and universe. — Arlekinas U (Universal)
19:30 – 21:00
Savages — Arlekinas U (Universal)
Friday 09.12
10:00 – 18:00
BLON VR — Prano Domšaičio galerija
10:00 – 11:30
Animation and Sound. Workshop for kids with Julius Zubavičius and Antanas Skučas — Prano Domšaičio galerija U (Universal)
11:00 – 12:40
Little Nicholas: Happy As Can Be. Meet the co-director Benjamin Massoubre — Arlekinas U (Universal)
12:00 – 19:00
Stop-Motion Puppet Animation Exhibition — Klaipėdos lėlių teatras
13:00 – 14:30
Living Large. Meet the animator Viliam Vala — Arlekinas PG (7+)
17:30 – 18:00
Artist Nathan Jurevicius mural opening — Viešbutis „Bohema Art Hotel“
18:00 – 19:40
The Colors Within. Film presented by LRTU — Arlekinas PG (7+)
Saturday 09.13
10:00 – 12:00
Stop-Motion Animation Workshop with Viliam Vala — Prano Domšaičio galerija 12A
10:00 – 18:00
BLON VR — Prano Domšaičio galerija
11:00 – 12:25
Rosa and the Stone Troll. Meet the director Karla Nor Holmbäck — Arlekinas U (Universal)
12:40 – 14:20
Little Nicholas: Happy As Can Be. Meet the co-director Benjamin Massoubre. "Relaxed Screening": this is a special movie screening designed for people who are more sensitive to sound, light, or social environments — Arlekinas U (Universal)
13:30 – 19:00
Stop-Motion Puppet Animation Exhibition — Klaipėdos lėlių teatras
13:30 – 14:30
Meeting the Creators. Stop-Motion Puppet Animation Exhibition — Klaipėdos lėlių teatras
18:00 – 19:30
Savages — Arlekinas U (Universal)
Sunday 09.14
10:00 – 16:00
BLON VR — Prano Domšaičio galerija
11:00 – 12:00
International Young Audience Competition Programme. Meet the executive producer Wanja Jeanette Sæther — Arlekinas U (Universal)
12:30 – 14:00
Living Large. Meet the animator Viliam Vala — Arlekinas PG (7+)
14:30 – 16:10
Scarygirl — Arlekinas U (Universal)
16:30 – 18:10
The Colors Within — Arlekinas PG (7+)