GEN DocFest
Say hello to GEN DocFest - our brand new programme strand packed with events for children, families and young people!
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Behind the Scenes: Educating Yorkshire
Peek behind the curtain of the BAFTA-nominated Educating Yorkshire. Join headteacher Matthew Burton, creator David Clews, and friends, to relive those iconic and heartwarming memories.
  • Talks Programme
Talk
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FRONTLINEdance presents: The Explorers in Training!
The Explorers in Training! is an interactive live performance in which the performers and explorers embark on a wondrous adventure with the audience.
  • Participation & Engagement Programme
Event
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Heaven 17 Family Rave
Join us for a very special Heaven 17-themed family rave, hosted by Big Fish Little Fish - who have been helping parents be responsibly irresponsible since 2013.
  • Participation & Engagement Programme
Event
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Horrible Histories & Horrible Science: A Thoroughly Horrible Morning!
Join the cast and crew of CBBC's hit comedies Horrible Histories and Horrible Science for an exclusive look behind the scenes of both shows!
  • Talks Programme
Talk
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Sam Browne: Just A Boy
A powerful live performance from poet Sam Browne leads into an insightful conversation on growing up, masculinity, and authentic storytelling for young audiences.
  • Talks Programme
Talk
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School Screening + Career Panel: Shop Dada: The Cornershop That Built Us
Join us for our educational screening of Shop Dada: The Cornershop That Built Us accompanied by a careers panel.
  • Film Programme
Film
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School Screening + Career Panel: Wild East
Join us for our educational screening of Wild East accompanied by a careers panel.
  • Film Programme
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School Screening + Careers Panel: Maybe Tomorrow
Join us for our educational screening of Maybe Tomorrow accompanied by a careers panel.
  • Film Programme
Film
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Toddler Kino: The Boys and the Bees
Join us for a short film and free bee-focused craft session for you and your toddler in collaboration with Showroom Cinema

  • Film Programme
Film
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Wild Futures with Hannah Stitfall
Join wildlife presenter, author and filmmaker Hannah Stitfall for a wild and interactive adventure into the natural world.
  • Talks Programme
Talk
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Wild Futures: Animal Crafters
Join us to make a fabulous flamingo, a leaping leopard or a beautiful butterfly!
  • Participation & Engagement Programme
Workshop
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Wild Futures: Creative World of Mask Making
The creative world of mask-making is perfect for curious makers aged 5+
  • Participation & Engagement Programme
Workshop
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Wild Futures: If Animals Could Talk, What Might They Say?
Did you ever have an ice cream with a goat? Join us for a relaxed workshop in response to our shorts programme: On Humans and Animals.
  • Participation & Engagement Programme
Workshop
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Wild Futures: Mini Lantern Parade
Join the giant orange tip butterfly and her friend the crocodile to explore the Winter Gardens in a Mini Parade
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