Prix Jeunesse Suitcase Screening
San Francisco Main Library 100 Larkin Street San Francisco, CA 94102 United States
Thursday, November 14, 2019, 2:30 PM - 7:30 PM PST
Category: Bay Area Events
San Francisco Public Library Joins Children’s Media Association Bay Area to Present Prix Jeunesse Suitcase San Francisco, CA – San Francisco Public Library and Children’s Media Association Bay Area are proud to present Prix Jeunesse Suitcase, a montage of children’s programming from around the world, on Thursday, November 14 at the San Francisco Public Main Library. Presenter David Kleeman will share and discuss his suitcase full of curated children’s program selections from the PRIX JEUNESSE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL. Children’s television provides an insightful and unique window into how cultures view childhood, play, learning, and growth. At this showcase, you’ll see innovation and daring, emotion and tension, but also surprise and laughter from David’s favorites. “The Library is delighted to host this unique screening celebrating childhood and creating connections to our global community. We welcome filmmakers and connoisseurs young, old and in between to join us for this spectacular visual experience,” commented Michelle Jeffers, Chief of Community Programs and Partnership for the San Francisco Public Library. Elizabeth Rood, President of Children’s Media Association Bay Area, observed: “We are thrilled to be bringing David Kleeman's beloved ‘Suitcase’ of outstanding children's shows from around the globe to the Bay Area. And we are so grateful to partner with the San Francisco Public Library. The event is sure to be an invaluable opportunity for intercultural perspective and awareness.” Date: Thursday, November 14, 2019 Please click the button below to register for this FREE event:
About Prix Jeunesse: The PRIX JEUNESSE Foundation was established in 1964 with the aim to promote quality in children’s television worldwide, by running the bi-annual festival PRIX JEUNESSE INTERNATIONAL and by organizing training for children’s media experts worldwide. The PRIX JEUNESSE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL is the oldest children and youth television festival worldwide. Every two years, it awards the best of the best in children’s television. TV channels and production companies enter their best productions into the competition. The festival week attracts the participation of more than 500 children’s media experts from all over the world. About David Kleeman: About San Francisco Public Library: Contact: [email protected] |