THE TUCSON INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S FILM FESTIVAL - Presented by The Glassman Foundation
Saturday, July 26th - Saturday, August 2nd
Every morning at 10:00 a.m.
Admission: FREE
Presented by The Glassman Foundation
Hosted by the staff of Mrs. Tiggy Winkle's Toys
Join us for super summer excitement at The Loft Cinema’s second annual Tucson International Children’s Film Festival! Each morning, kids and their parents can experience the best children’s films from around the world, on the biggest movie screen in Tucson, along with interactive activities and crazy surprises, hosted by the fun-loving folks at Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s Toys. And best of all, it’s FREE!
The 2008 TICFF, presented by the Glassman Foundation, and hosted by the staff of Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s Toys, is an eight day celebration of great children’s cinema, featuring classic kid’s films, foreign features, cartoons, sing-a-longs, fun interactive activities and free popcorn and prize giveaways. It's the most fun you'll ever have in a movie theater!
Our films this year:
Saturday, July 26: The Sing-A-Long WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (1971), the “scrumdillyumptious” musical extravaganza, with goodie bags and subtitled musical numbers for sing-a-long excitement! Meet our own Loft Cinema Oompa Loompas, and compete in our Willy Wonka Burping Contest!
Sunday, July 27: THE RED BALLOON and WHITE MANE (1957 / 1953), French director Albert Lamorisse’s Academy Award-winning short films that have become timeless classics. Free red balloons for everyone, and a fun game of "Simon Says" before the movie, led by the gang from Mrs. Tiggy Winkles!
*Includes the hilarious short film Choo Choo starring The Little Rascals, before the feature!
Monday, July 28: IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE (1958), the science fiction spectacular, in glorious 3-D. Free 3-D glasses for everyone, and don't forget to dress up like an alien for our Alien Invasion Parade through the theater!
*Includes the thrilling short cartoon Superman vs. The Mechanical Monsters before the feature!
Tuesday, July 29: THE 5,000 FINGERS OF DR. T (1953), an imaginative fantasy featuring the only original screenplay ever written by the one and only Dr. Seuss! Free Dr. Seuss books will be given out while supplies last, and you can make your own crazy Dr. T hat with the Tiggy Winkle's gang!
*Includes the classic short cartoon Popeye the Sailor meets Sinbad the Sailor before the feature!
Wednesday, July 30: SHAOLIN SOCCER (2001), wacky Hong Kong soccer action from director Stephen Chow, dubbed in English. Join in our special Mrs. Tiggy Winkle-style soccer match before the movie!
Thursday, July 31: THE SECRET GARDEN (1993), based on the beloved young adult novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Free copies of "The Secret Garden" book will be given out while supplies last! Includes a discussion on books made into films, led by experts from The Pima Country Public Library. And make your own friendship bracelet before the movie!
Friday, August 1: THE GODS MUST BE CRAZY (1980), a slapstick riot of fun and adventure from Botswana, South Africa! And join in our fun “Rhinos” versus “Fire” contest with the Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s gang!
Saturday, August 2: MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (1988), the brilliant animated fable from Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki, dubbed in English, and featuring the voices of Elle and Dakota Fanning (this is the 2006 Disney re-release version). Join in our own Totoro Garden Dance on The Loft stage ... the best dancers will win a very special Totoro doll!
PLUS: Classic short films featuring The Little Rascals, Popeye, Superman and more before selected features! And enter our free daily raffle to win a $50 gift certificate to Mrs. Tiggy Winkle's Toys!
Please note: Children under 12 must be accompanied by a supervising adult.
(All screenings and events will take place at The Loft Cinema)
**Additional support provided by: Arizona Commission on the Arts/with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, Tucson Pima Arts Council, Target, Stocker Foundation, Catalina Rotary, Hughes Federal Credit Union, Commerce Bank, Twice as Nice, The Tucson Citizen, Bear Essential News, Tucson City Councilwoman Regina Romero (Ward 1) and Access Tucson**