As part of Good Relations Week 2024 and its theme of ‘OpportUNITY,’ Springboard Opportunities, in collaboration with NI Screen, will present a short documentary titled BEYOND TWENTY FIVE. This debut film captures the reflections of young people from communities significantly impacted by the conflict in Northern Ireland and their experiences with peacebuilding programs 25 years after the Good Friday Agreement. Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion and Q&A session, providing a platform for deeper engagement and dialogue. This event underscores the week’s emphasis on embracing new beginnings and collaborative action to build a more inclusive and peaceful future.
Event Category: Film
Ballyclare Library presents Northern Ireland Screen
In alignment with Good Relations Week 2024’s theme of ‘OpportUNITY,’ Northern Ireland Screen’s Digital Film Archive (DFA) will be featured at Ballyclare Library. This special session offers a unique opportunity to explore a wide range of moving image materials that showcase Northern Ireland’s rich culture, history, and heritage. By connecting past and present through the power of film, the DFA embodies the theme’s call to embrace new beginnings and collaborative action. Join us to delve into our shared history and celebrate the strength found in cultural diversity and unity.
Family Film Screening in Coleraine Library
Come together at Coleraine Library for a FREE film screening as part of Good Relations Week 2023. Suitable for all the family. Details available in branch.
Booking Essential
Screening of the Movie “Together” at Holywood Arches Library
Visit Holywood Arches Library for a FREE film screening on the theme of ‘Together’ as part of Good Relations Week 2023. This year’s Good Relations Week seeks to embody the spirit of togetherness as we celebrate the remarkable peace-building and cultural diversity efforts across the region. This event is for adults. Further details are available in branch.
Booking is advisable
Screening of the Movie ‘Hidden Figures’
As part of Good Relations Week 2023 Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Good Relations Team invite you to come along to our movie screenings showing a variety of movies that showcase culture, heritage and hidden historical figures. Book now via the links below or for more information contact goodrelations@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk
21st September 2023 The Courtyard Theatre, Ballyearl
7.30pm Hidden Figures
Synopsis:
As the United States raced against Russia to put a man in space, NASA found untapped talent in a group of African-American female mathematicians that served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in U.S. history.
Director(s):
Ted Melfi, Theodore Melfi
Runtime:
127
Certification:
PG
Screening of the Movie ‘Song of the Sea’
As part of Good Relations Week 2023 Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Good Relations Team invite you to come along to our movie screenings showing a variety of movies that showcase culture, heritage and hidden historical figures. Book now via the links below or for more information contact goodrelations@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk
28th September 2023 The Old Courthouse, Antrim
4pm Song of the Sea
The enchanting Irish animation SONG OF THE SEA tells the story of Ben and his little sister Saoirse – the last Seal-child – who embark on a fantastic journey across a fading world of ancient legend and magic in an attempt to return to their home by the sea. The film takes inspiration from the mythological Selkies of Irish folklore, who live as seals in the sea but become humans on land. SONG OF THE SEA, directed by Tomm Moore (The Secret of Kells) features the voices of Brendan Gleeson, Fionnula Flanagan, David Rawle, Lisa Hannigan, Pat Shortt and Jon Kenny.
Director(s):
Tomm Moore
Runtime:
93
Certification:
PG
Screening of the Movie ‘Encanto’
As part of Good Relations Week 2023 Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Good Relations Team invite you to come along to our movie screenings showing a variety of movies that showcase culture, heritage and hidden historical figures. Book now via the links below or for more information contact goodrelations@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk
21st September 2023 The Courtyard Theatre, Ballyearl
4pm Encanto
Synopsis:
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto.
Director(s):
Jared Bush, Byron Howard
Runtime:
99
Certification:
PG
Screening of the movie ‘Belfast’
As part of Good Relations Week 2023 Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Good Relations Team invite you to come along to our movie screenings showing a variety of movies that showcase culture, heritage and hidden historical figures. Book now via the links below or for more information contact goodrelations@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk
28th September 2023 The Old Courthouse, Antrim
7.30pm Belfast
Belfast’ is the humorous, tender and intensely personal story of one boy’s childhood during the tumult of the late 1960s.
Director(s):
Kenneth Branagh
Runtime:
98
Certification:
12A
Light Theatre Company ‘Bananas’ Screening 2
Light Theatre Company CIC is delighted to host a film screening of our short film ‘Bananas’ as part of Good Relations Week.
Bananas follow Rose as she tells her story of recovery from mental ill health and homelessness. Filmed in beautiful Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor during the Covid Pandemic, with financial assistance from Newry, Mourne & Down District Council, the film recently won an Award of Excellence for Leading Actress at the WRPN Women’s International Film Festival in the USA.
-Saturday, September 24th at 7 pm. – Sinead Lunny’s ‘Vocalis’ Speech and Drama Studio in Banbridge.
The events will include musical interludes and readings of poetry followed by a discussion on the theme ‘Change Starts With Us.’
The event is free, but by ticket only through Light Theatre Company Box Office at: https://buytickets.at/lighttheatrecompany
Places are limited so please book earlyto avoid disappointment.
Donations are invited for the benefit of the Simon Community.
Light Theatre Company ‘Bananas’ Screening
Light Theatre Company CIC is delighted to host a film screening of our short film ‘Bananas’ as part of Good Relations Week.
Bananas follow Rose as she tells her story of recovery from mental ill health and homelessness. Filmed in beautiful Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor during the Covid Pandemic, with financial assistance from Newry, Mourne & Down District Council, the film recently won an Award of Excellence for Leading Actress at the WRPN Women’s International Film Festival in the USA.
-Wednesday, September 21st at 6 pm. – Warrenpoint Library
The event will include musical interludes and readings of poetry followed by a discussion on the theme ‘Change Starts With Us.’
The event is free, but by ticket only through Light Theatre Company Box Office at: https://buytickets.at/lighttheatrecompany
Please book early to avoid disappointent as places are listed.
Donations are invited for the benefit of the Simon Community.