Scene Fest aimed at youth
What kid doesn’t love movie day at school? The Scene: Youth Media Festival in Saskatoon takes that excitement out of the classroom and into the theatre.
The three-day event, now in its second year, presents work that complements the provincial secondary school curriculum, with an aim to “promote media literacy and community engagement.”
The festival takes place Tuesday to Thursday at the Broadway Theatre. The festival is aimed at teachers and students but is open to the public.
In addition to screenings, The Scene includes panel discussions, Q&A sessions with filmmakers and handson workshops.
All tickets are $2 per person. To purchase tickets or for more information visit thesceneyouthmedia.ca.
The Scene: Youth Media Festival schedule
Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. Creativity and Cooperation
This 45-minute lineup for ages six and up features award-winning short films where characters overcome obstacles with creative thinking and teamwork.
Tuesday, 12:45 p.m. Worlds of Wonder This program for ages eight and up also features several short films. The characters in these works explore new worlds and make discoveries.
Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. ImagineNATIVE Showcase Tour
The program draws on work from the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, which showcases the work of Indigenous peoples in film, video, radio, and new media. The hour-long screening will be followed by a 30-minute Q&A with filmmaker Ariel Smith and imagine NATIVE staff member Violet Chum.
Wednesday, 12:45 p.m. Storytelling presentation and talkback session
Led by local theatre artist Curtis Peeteetuce, this session focuses on storytelling from a cultural perspective and showcasing the importance of storytelling to the theatre arts. Peeteetuce is artistic director of the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company. He will be joined by two other members of SNTC, Dakota Hebert and Daniel Knight.
Thursday, 9:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
Just Eat It! A Food Waste Story
This documentary highlights the staggering amount of food waste that occurs in North America, with nearly half of all food grown ending up in the trash. In the film, creators Jen Rustemeyer and Grant Baldwin pledge to quit grocery shopping and survive only on foods that have been discarded. A panel discussion follows.