Movie Club
Part of Leeds Young Film Festival 2026
Movie Club 2026 is all about hands-on fun for kids who want to be creative (no parents allowed!!). Whether they love making TikToks, YouTube videos, or just love watching them, why not give them the chance to understand more about how they're made and have fun getting creative, this is the perfect place to bring their ideas to life and help their skills grow, with real industry professionals.
Designed in collaboration with Screen Yorkshire and aimed at young people aged 8-13, Movie Club blends watching great short films with practical workshops covering everything from directing and camera tricks, animation and costume & SFX make-up.
If you’re already making videos, we’ll show you how to take them further. Or if you haven't started yet, this is the perfect place to begin. No experience is necessary!
All Movie Club sessions include a 20 minute screening of short films before the workshop begins.
CHOOSE YOUR WORKSHOPS
SCHEDULE
Movie Club takes place at Carriageworks Theatre in Leeds City Centre on Wednesday 8 and Thurday 9 of April.
Workshops are booked individually, so kids can join for just one session or stay for the whole day and do all three different workshops. The same schedule runs across both days so they can spread their sessions over two days too. If they love a workshop, they’re welcome to come back and do it again the next day
Each session lasts two and half hours. The day starts with arrival and check-in, an introduction to the day and package of short films, lasting 45 minutes total. After that the workshop will start and last for 90 minutes. At the end of the workshop children need to collected from their workshop room by their parent/carer.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
A follow-up email with further details, including a consent form to complete in advance, will be sent shortly after booking. Please arrive 15 minutes before the workshop start time for check-in.
Pick-up will be from the same room where children were dropped off at the end of the session. Please arrive at the event’s scheduled end time and promptly pick up your child from the same room where you dropped them off.
If your child has any access requirements, you can provide details on the consent form or feel free to contact us in advance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which venue are the Movie Club workshops in?
Movie Club takes place at Carriageworks Theatre in Leeds City Centre on Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 April. Before the event, attendees will receive an email with further details. On the day, festival staff will be on hand in the venue to help direct you to the right place to check in.
How do I book Movie Club?
You can book individual workshops by clicking the "Find Out More" links in the workshop descriptions above. Alternatively, you can view all our events and workshops on the What’s On page, where you can filter to show only Movie Club events.
Do I need to bring any film or video equipment?
No, all necessary equipment for the workshops will be provided by Leeds Young Film Festival.
Can parents stay with their children during the workshop?
No, we encourage children to work independently, as having parents in the room can affect the group dynamic. Children will be supervised by the LYFF team.
When should I pick up my child?
Please arrive promptly at the event’s scheduled end time and pick up your child from the same room where you dropped them off.
Do children need to bring any food/drink with them?
As the workshop is 2 and a half hours long, children are welcome to bring a drink and a snack or packed lunch with them. The first part of the workshop is watching short films for 20 minutes in the Studio at the Carriageworks and children can eat their food while watching the films. They will be supervised by LYFF staff. Please no nuts or glass containers in any snacks or packed lunches.
Will children be able to take home any work?
No, these workshops are hands-on learning experiences. While children may create short clips, these won’t be recorded or edited - it's all about gaining new skills from industry professionals.
If I have multiple children, can they attend different workshops?
Yes, parents can register their children for different workshops as they prefer.
What are the age requirements for the workshops?
Workshops are open to children aged 8-13 years old.
Are the workshops different on each day?
No, the same workshops run on both days. Each session covers a different theme like directing and camera tricks or costume and makeup but all workshops repeat on the second day.
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