Join us for curriculum-supported screenings of the best, multicultural children’s films that open students’ eyes and minds to new worlds, new people, and new ideas!
Weekdays, October 22 - October 29, 2010 with two additional weeks of group screenings November 1 - November 12, 2010.
Screenings take place at 9:45, 10:15, 10:45, 11:15, and 11:45 a.m. (& at 4:00pm upon request), Monday through Friday.
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Screenings take place at several Chicago venues including:
HOW MUCH? Tickets are $6.00 per child for groups of 25 or more. For groups fewer than 25, the cost is $7.00 per child. Group leaders and chaperones attend for free! There must be at least one chaperone per every 30 children. Additional fees may apply if student:chaperone ratio exceeds 10:1. Concessions (small popcorn & soda) are available at Facets ONLY and must be ordered in advance.
Our 150-page Curriculum Guide is free for teachers who attend the Festival (an $80.00 value). This valuable teaching tool is written to align with Illinois State Goals for Learning.
Illinois Learning Goal Standards Achieved with Group Screenings
Facets' Group Screening Curriculum Overview- How It Works!
For instructors of groups attending with a group, FREE CPDU workshops will be available in October, preceeding the Festival.
AGE RANGES
Our festival features films for children between the ages of 3 and 16. The festival schedule lists recommended ages with each film program. These suggested ages are offered as a general guideline only. Special programs for our youngest audiences (ages 3-5) are also indicated by the My First Movie icon.
PROGRAM GUIDANCE![]()
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Symbols will be used to mark programs that contain mild profanity (P), mild violence (V), or mature themes (M). The “M” symbol is similar to a PG rating. Insert P, M & V symbols.
Professional actors will read the English subtitles aloud for programs for kids 8 years old and under. The sound from the film will be audible while subtitles are read.
Kids count at the CICFF! After each screening, children receive “Best of Fest” ballots on which to rate and evaluate the films. Ballots are tallied at the end of the Festival, and the film with the most “Best of Fest” votes wins the highly coveted “Best of Fest Prize.” The Best of Fest Prize, along with the Adult and Children’s Jury awards, will be announced at the American Airlines Closing Night Awards Presentation.