NIGHT OWLS KIDS FILM FESTIVAL
How many film festivals are there yearly which screen contemporary and classic films and are also free to attend? The answer is easy. Just one – the Night Owls Kids Film Festival, which returns for its sixth year to delight audiences for 17 nights, screening 26 feature films and 17 shorts in the Darling Green under the stars.
Specifically aimed at kids, this family event kicks off each evening at 6pm with live entertainment for the children and is followed by a short film from Little Big Shots, the best in local and international shorts, several of which have been produced by child filmmakers.
The feature film follows from a program of past box office hits which are pleasurable to watch over and over again. Kung Fu Panda 3, The Good Dinosaur and Shaun The Sheep are just a few of the popular titles.
On selected nights there will also be after-hours screenings for big kids with smash hits including The Wolverine, Thor 2: The Dark World and Captain America.
Bring a blanket and pack a picnic, else try something nice to eat at one of the many eateries in the area including Vesta (pizza), Taste (fish and chips) Stacks Taverna and Bar (steaks) and Gelatissimo (gelato).
This year attendees also have the chance to win an outdoor home cinema pack by My Outdoor Theatre, which is added incentive to come along and enjoy the night watching a favourite film under the stars. (MMo)
HOT PICKS:
THE JUNGLE BOOK: Follows the adventures of Mowgli, an orphaned boy raised by animals in the jungle.
AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON: From Marvel Comics, Earth’s mightiest heroes must save the world from the villainous Ultron.
THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN: In this 2014 reboot, Spiderman saves New York City from the villainous Oscorp.
DADDY’S HOME: Enormous at the worldwide box office, a funny comedy starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg.
SNOOPY & CHARLIE BROWN: THE PEANUTS MOVIE: Snoopy embarks on a great mission while Charlie Brown attempts to win over the love of his life.
Jan 6–19 + 23–25, from 6pm. Village Green (North) Darling Quarter, 1-25 Harbour St, Sydney. Free event. Info: www.darlingquarter.com/nightowls
