The Big Screen goes green: outdoor cinema for kids
Green-themed outdoor cinema for kids, on the Big Screen.
During the school holidays, our Big Screen is going green.
Catch our free outdoor film festival for kids and families, with a selection of green-themed animations and documentaries.
The program includes the documentary Future Council, exploring how kids tackle the climate crisis on an excursion of a lifetime; animated musical-fantasy, FernGully: The Last Rainforest; Oscar-winning animated feature, Flow; and the original fairytale-with-a-difference, Shrek.
Presented by Fed Square as part of RESET – a free festival for greener living.
Tuesday 30 September, 3pm | Big Screen
Runtime: 1h 20m
Follow Damon Gameau and eight children as they traverse Europe, uncovering innovative solutions to the climate crisis. Their journey culminates in the formation of the “Future Council,” where young minds advise influential companies on sustainable practices, showcasing the power of youth in driving change.
Wednesday 1 October, 3pm | Big Screen
Rated G: very mild themes
Runtime: 1h 16m
Set in an Australian rainforest inhabited by fairies, young human logger Zac and fairy Crysta form an unlikely alliance after Crysta accidentally shrinks Zac to fairy size while trying to save him from a falling tree. The pair join forces to save the rainforest from the malevolent spirit Hexxus, unleashed from his prison in an old-growth tree by the human loggers. This magical tale underscores the critical importance of preserving our natural environment and the wonders it holds.
Thursday 2 October, 3pm | Big Screen
Rated G: some scenes may scare younger children
Runtime: 1h 25m
This critically acclaimed Golden Globe and Oscar-winning animated adventure directed by Gints Zilbalodis follows the story of a grey cat trying to survive as it navigates flooded landscapes in a post-apocalyptic world. This dialogue-free animated film delves into themes of survival, hope, and the far-reaching consequences of human actions on the environment, offering a poignant reflection on our relationship with nature.
Friday 3 October, 3pm | Big Screen
Rated PG: mild animated violence and course language
Runtime: 1h 29m
This is going green – ogre style. In this beloved original fairytale-with-a-difference, join curmudgeonly ogre Shrek (voiced by Mike Myers), his hyper-enthusiastic pal Donkey (voiced by Eddie Murphy), and image-focused Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) as Shrek learns the value of companionship and Fiona learns that true beauty lies within.