Reel Interactive Family Film Day

Join us at the Wright Theatre at Mount Royal University for a very special day for the whole family. Watch our carefully assembled series of Reel Fun Shorts, and take in some of the interactive filmmaking booths and interactive events.

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Screening Times:
Feb 16th 10:00am - 4pm, Wright Theatre, Mount Royal University

If I Had Wings
2013 | Canada | Ages 13+ | 89 min

Sixteen year old Alex Taylor dreams of flying. He also dreams of running for his high school's cross-country track team. Both dreams seem equally out of his reach, as Alex has been blind since the age of two.

Alex, determined to run, practices with his father, who finds that he no longer can keep up with his son, a very gifted runner. He must find a running partner at the school fast enough to help Alex make the cross-country team. 

This help comes from the unlikeliest of sources. Brad Coleman, schoolmate of Alex's, spends most of his time running from the law. Facing incarceration for repeat offenses, Alex's father makes a deal to keep Brad out of jail and back in school. He pairs the two boys together, and despite a rocky start because of their many differences, an unlikely friendship develops.

Screening Times:
Feb 17 7:00 pm / Telus Spark

Regret!
2013 | The Netherlands (English Subtitles)| Ages 13+ | 95 min

Life seems peaceful and normal in a Dutch school, but in its corridors, beneath a façade of respectability, something terribly wrong is going on. For Jochem, a lonely overweight student, school is really a living hell, as he is constantly bullied by some of his peers. Although the abuse is getting out of control, nobody around him seems to care – even the gym teacher is too busy maintaining his popularity to take notice. Only fellow students David and Vera show Joachem any empathy, but by the time they take a stand, things have already gone too far. How much abuse can one young man take before he decides he's had enough?

Screening Times:
Feb 18 7:00 pm / Telus Spark

Song of the Sea
2014 | Ireland/Luxembourg/ Belgium/France/Denmark | Animation | Ages 7+ | 89 min

From the creators of the Academy Award®-nominated The Secret of Kells comes a breathtakingly gorgeous, hand-drawn masterpiece.

Based on the Irish legend of the Selkies, Song of the Sea tells the story of the last seal-child, Saoirse, and her brother Ben, who go on an epic journey to save the world of magic and discover the secrets of their past. Pursued by the owl witch Macha and a host of ancient and mythical creatures, Saoirse and Ben race against time to awaken Saoirse's powers and keep the spirit world from disappearing forever.

Nominated for the 2015 Academy Award® for best animated film, this film is as enthralling for adults as it is for children young and old. Song of the Sea is a wonder of magical storytelling and visual splendor that is destined to become a classic.

Screening Times:
Feb 19 7:00 pm / Telus Spark

The Seventh Dwarf
2014 | Germany | Animation | Ages 5+ | 87 min

The Seven Dwarves live deep within a female-free-zone of the Enchanted Forest, but they cannot resist the innocent charms of Snow White when she enters their world. So when the evil queen abducts her, it is up to the dwarves to save her life.

This time, it is the weak who win against the strong – simply because each weakness can conceal a strength too!  Enjoyed by young and old alike, The 7th Dwarf  featuring a surprising dragon, a brave little dwarf, non-stop gags and toe-tapping songs.

Screening Times:
Feb 20 7:00 pm / Telus Spark

Old Fashioned Family Matinée

Once again we are thrilled to provide a special presentation of a classic silent era film, Chris Maric will be supplying a full live accompaniment using "The Machine" that he has engineered himself that include an incredible collection of instruments including keyboards, percussion, theramin and a variety of other instruments. Don't miss this rare opportunity to see these classic movies the way they were originally viewed!

Screening Time:
Feb 21 2:00 pm / Telus Spark

The Legend of Longwood
2014 | Netherlands/Ireland/Germany | Live Action | Ages 13+ | 99 min

The Legend of Longwood is a thrilling and magical adventure for the whole family about a young American girl, destined to release a small Irish town and it's people from an ancient curse. To succeed, Mickey must redeem a ghostly Black Knight from his long quest and single-handedly save a magical herd of horses from a ruthless woman with evil plans.

Screening Times:
Feb 22 2:00 pm / Telus Spark

If I Had Wings
2013 | Canada | Ages 13+ | 89 min

Sixteen year old Alex Taylor dreams of flying. He also dreams of running for his high school's cross-country track team. Both dreams seem equally out of his reach, as Alex has been blind since the age of two.

Alex, determined to run, practices with his father, who finds that he no longer can keep up with his son, a very gifted runner. He must find a running partner at the school fast enough to help Alex make the cross-country team. 

This help comes from the unlikeliest of sources. Brad Coleman, schoolmate of Alex's, spends most of his time running from the law. Facing incarceration for repeat offenses, Alex's father makes a deal to keep Brad out of jail and back in school. He pairs the two boys together, and despite a rocky start because of their many differences, an unlikely friendship develops.

Screening Times: Check the schedule...

The Legend of Sarila
2013 | Canada | Animation | Ages 8+ | 80 min

Far North - Autumn 1910. An encampment of Inuit nomads is threatened by famine and the situaLon grows dire. Day aTer day, the hunters return empty-handed. The tribe's aged shaman, Kiliq, is unable to solve the problem. The clan's wise woman, Saya, recalls the legend of Sarila, a promised land hidden among the glaciers, where wild game is said to be plentiful. Legend has it that only those with pure hearts may enter this hallowed place.

Screening Times: Check the schedule...

Thunder and the House of Magic
2013 | Belgium | Animation | Ages 5+ | 85 min

Thunder and the House of Magic is a whimsical animated family adventure, bringing to life a unique story with a great sense of humor, positive values and universal appeal. Brimming with spectacular animation and endearing characters, this internationally acclaimed motion picture delivers a fun and highly entertaining movie experience for the entire family. The film tells the story of Thunder, an abandoned young cat who stumbles into a magical old mansion operated by a dazzling array of automatons and gizmos. Owned by a retired magician, the house is occupied by an assortment of his wacky assistants who don't all welcome the new addition to the troupe as Jack Rabbit and Maggie Mouse plot to evict Thunder. But when the magician lands in the hospital and his scheming nephew puts the mansion up for sale, our young hero and his new friends join forces to save their magical home.

Screening Times: Check the schedule...

Song of the Sea
2014 | Ireland/Luxembourg/ Belgium/France/Denmark | Animation | Ages 7+ | 89 min

From the creators of the Academy Award®-nominated The Secret of Kells comes a breathtakingly gorgeous, hand-drawn masterpiece.

Based on the Irish legend of the Selkies, Song of the Sea tells the story of the last seal-child, Saoirse, and her brother Ben, who go on an epic journey to save the world of magic and discover the secrets of their past. Pursued by the owl witch Macha and a host of ancient and mythical creatures, Saoirse and Ben race against time to awaken Saoirse's powers and keep the spirit world from disappearing forever.

Nominated for the 2015 Academy Award® for best animated film, this film is as enthralling for adults as it is for children young and old. Song of the Sea is a wonder of magical storytelling and visual splendor that is destined to become a classic.

Screening Times: Check the schedule...

Felix
2013 | South Africa | Live Action | Ages 10+ | 97 min

'Billy Elliot with sax meets Buena Vista Social Club in Cape Town, South Africa.' 13-Year-old Felix dreams of becoming a saxophonist like his late father, Zweli, of the famous Bozza Boys Band. Felix's world is turned upside down when he wins a scholarship to a presLgious school. WanLng to prove himself, he audiLons for the school concert, but he can't read music. Two aging ex-Bozza Boys give Felix a crash course on the saxophone and teach him about his musical roots and his father's past. Through Felix's determinaLon, his mother is able to forgive her late husband and celebrate Felix's musical talent.

Screening Times: Check the schedule...

The Seventh Dwarf
2014 | Germany | Animation | Ages 5+ | 87 min

The Seven Dwarves live deep within a female-free-zone of the Enchanted Forest, but they cannot resist the innocent charms of Snow White when she enters their world. So when the evil queen abducts her, it is up to the dwarves to save her life.

This time, it is the weak who triumph over the strong – simply because each weakness can conceal a strength too!  Enjoyed by young and old alike, The 7th Dwarf  featuring a surprising dragon, a brave little dwarf, non-stop gags and toe-tapping songs.

Screening Times: Check the schedule...

Pijnstillers
2014 | The Netherlands | Live Action| Ages 10+ | 98 min

Casper never knew his father and lives with his mother. He loves to spend his spare time playing the piano. He's happy when he is accepted into the youth orchestra.

Especially when he becomes friends with orchestra member Anouk who knows what he's going through when he suddenly discovers his mother is seriously ill. Marit has cancer. Afraid of what might happen to her Casper and his best friend Pim decide to search for his father...

Screening Times: Check the schedule...

Big Bug and Little Pipsqueak
Russia | Animation | Ages 5+ | 4 min

This is a story of when Big Bug and Little Pipsqueak accidently met. They go for a walk together and discover the world with its amazing colors. But above all they understand the value of real friendship.

Me and My Moulton
Canada | Animation | Ages 5+ | 15 min

A personal animated story about a girl which wishes for a bicycle from her parents, but gets something completely different, showing the different reality in which children and grown ups live in.

The Fox and the Chickadee
Canada | Animation | Ages 5+ | 8 min

This charming stop-motion animated fable tells the story of a starving fox and a cunning chickadee, who find themselves trapped in a standoff. Without chance on his side, the chickadee turns the tables on the fox by proposing a plan that would feed him for the winter (instead of just a 'snack'). But there's a catch: the two will need to work together to steal the feast.

Bitseller
Spain | Animation | Ages 5+ | 8 min

What happens when a traditional writer has to change his old typewriter for a computer? Bitseller is an animated short film with no dialogue telling the fight between a writer and a "bit" of digital information inside his computer, with the Vivaldi musical theme La Follia as a guide and soundtrack along almost 10 minutes of narration.

A Sea Turtle Story
Canada | Animation | Ages 5+ | 9 min

This beautiful animated film captures the life cycle of critically endangered sea turtles. They face a treacherous journey on the beach and in the ocean—a journey filled with threats from both animals and humans.

The Last Leaf
Canada | Animation | Ages 5+ | 3 min

A cute little caterpillar runs into big trouble trying to get to the last delicious leaf on a tall tree.

A Purrrrfect Pair
Canada | Animation | Ages 5+ | 3 min

Cats and dogs aren't supposed to get along, but what happens if they give friendship a chance?

Recipe for Love
Canada | Animation | Ages 5+ | 3 min

A lonely cupcake cooks up some companionship with the right ingredients and lots of love baked in.

The Numberlys
USA | Animation | Ages 5+ | 12 min

The Numberlys is an epic homage to Fritz Lang's Metropolis, but for kids. Friends 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 live in a world where there is no alphabet - only numbers. One day, they decide they want something different from their orderly, black-and-white world. They set out to create each letter of the alphabet and bring color, creativity and jellybeans to their world.

Jack
The Netherlands| Animation | Ages 5+ | 3 min

While looking for a missing limb on a junkyard, Jack discovers what he really misses is a friend.

The Sunshine Egg
Germany | Animation | Ages 5+ | 3 min

'The Sunshine Egg', is about a battery hen named Lotte. She vainly struggles to fulfill her daily duty and just doesn't accomplish what's required. With a little twinkle of the eye this film projects human social problems into a hen house.

Freeze
The Netherlands | Live Action | Ages 5+ | 15 min

'After Anna discovers a bottle with a magic spell in it, she can freeze people for a while. But Anna isn't the only one who wants to use the magic spell.

The Lemonade Trade
USA | Live Action | Ages 5+ | 9 min

In spite of his amazing gourmet lemonade, Anthony's lemonade stand business goes sour when a competitor sets up across the street.

The Dam Keeper
USA | Animation | Ages 5+ | 18 min

A young pig with an important job, and a new friend who changes everything. In a desolate future, one small town has survived because of a large windmill dam that acts as a fan to keep out pollution. The dam's operator, Pig, works tirelessly to keep the sails spinning and protect the town, despite abuse from classmates and an indifferent public. When a new student joins Pig's class, nothing will be the same again.

Lilly's Big Day
Canada | Animation | Ages 5+ | 5 min

Lilly, a 10 foot tall orange monster, steps out for a special day at Wilma's Super Salon. What could go wrong? Cut out animation created during Quickdraw Animation's 48 hour Animation Lockdown by The Bum Family, 6 Canadian cousins ages 4 to 11.

Today I Learned
Canada | Live Action | Ages 5+ | 2 min

This spoken-word short showcases how children can stand up and improve their world.