BLON JUNIOR is full of exclusive, relevant and educational films. This programme is intended for the youngest participants in the festival. Such screenings are an important part of various film festivals around the world, allowing for the exploration of different animation techniques, styles and narratives.
Our special screenings bring families together to enjoy a variety of animated films, from shorts to feature-length productions. The content is carefully curated to ensure it's suitable for children, but also appeals to an older audience. The films feature heartwarming stories, colourful characters and themes that tell the story of family, friendship, adventure and life lessons.
The BLON JUNIOR programme is divided into family screenings and workshops and events for schools.
Curated by: Gintarė Gilaitienė
7-8 September at Cinema 'Arlekinas'. Registration is required. Participation is possible with a Culture Passport.
The BLON festival carries out an educational mission, introducing schools and kindergartens to an exceptional programme covering various topics and forms of animation. These films are accompanied by presentations and workshops by educators. This is a valuable experience that introduces a young audience to the world of animation, fosters creativity and encourages them to explore various storytelling and artistic techniques.
9-10 September at Cinema 'Arlekinas'. Meet the filmmakers. Ticket price 4-5 EUR. No prior registration necessary.
Over the weekend, BLON invites you to bring the whole family to the cinema. Family screenings will be accompanied by educational activities, at which young viewers will be able to discover the history of animation, make optical toys, and chat with animation professionals. Ticket prices: adults, 5 EUR; kids, 4 EUR
5-7 September at KKKC. For youth aged 14-19 years. Free of charge. Registration is required.
During the festival, you will not only be able to see a lot of animation works, but also learn how animations are made. The team from the ANIMATEST animation laboratory is coming to Klaipėda on 5-7 September – and invite you to participate in an animation workshop on VR/photogrammetry!
12.00-14.00, 9 September. For children up to 7 years old. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. **Registration is closed. ** **Possibility to register on the waiting list. **
Family day (children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian): animation for the smallest lovers of animation! We invite children up to 7 years old to participate in animation workshops together with parents, in which participants will get to know what goes on behind the scenes in the creation of animation .
12.20, 9 September at Cinema 'Arlekinas'.
Following the film 'Babookums. Seven Fantastic Stories', we invite you to participate in a workshop with the actress who voiced the film, Martyna Gedvilaitė. The cinema will turn into a sound studio, where you will find out how different animation characters speak, and we will sing the most memorable songs from the movie together.
7-8 September at Kultūros fabrikas, Studija 2A. **Registration is required. ** Ticket price: 3 EUR/person.
Educational animation workshop for schools, in which participants will learn how to create characters, and will make an animated fairy tale. This educational activity is designed to nurture children's creativity, spark their imagination and introduce them to the magical realm of animation. During the workshop, children will create characters that will be animated using various technologies. The workshop is intended for students in grades 1-4.
7-9 September. For participants with accreditations. Free of charge. **September 7-9 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. **We are waiting for you on Artojo st. 6.
All with BLON accreditations receive paint and wall space. You are welcome and you will be accepted. Mission: A total animated piece on a long wall. Everyone leaves their mark.
Let’s Create a Street Art Animation Together! There is a place in Klaipėda where graffiti is legal, and art is accessible to everyone: ‘Artojo 6’ Street Art Park. And during the BLON festival, this ‘_Trash Disneyland’ _will become a hotbed of street art animation! Our mission: to create a complete street art animation on a long stretch of wall. Everyone can make their mark! The wall will be an embassy for the BLON festival. From Thursday onwards, you can join us in painting a mural as we create a film, one frame at a time! With expert help from street artist Pidžin, you’ll find out what street art is all about – and receive a tutorial on how to use a spraycan for yourself! Everyone with a BLON accreditation is welcome, and you’ll receive paint and space on the wall. The street art workshop takes place on September 7, 8 and 9 from 12:00 to 18:00 at Artojo 6 Street Art Park. On Friday 8 September at 12:00 to 18:00, we’ll also be screening a special open-air cinema programme of ‘Artojai’ films. Join usfor the evening and enjoy some popcorn. You can even bring your car! And on Sunday 9 September at 21:00, we’ll round off the weekend with an after-party! Come along, hang out and discuss ideas for next year in Artojo 6 street art park. Throughout the weekend, we’ll also have several animated installations on-site. All BLON participants and local lovers of the moving image are invited! You can find the entire BLON festival programme here:https://blon.lt/2023/program/ Tickets for the festival are available at https://blon.lt/pass/
16.00, 7 September. In the central area of the Sculpture Park, History Museum of Lithuania Minor.
Discussion between graphic designer Mantas Rimkus and animator, director Antanas Skučas. Moderated by Sondra Simanaitienė, Deputy Director of the Sculpture Park, History Museum of Lithuania Minor. The talk will be followed by the game 'Find the sculpture based on the fantasy of artificial intelligence'. Participation in the chat and the game is free (1 hour long).