Nickel Youth Film Fest at The Rooms
Date: Nov 19
12:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
Where: Theatre
Film Festival
Come join us as The Nickel Independent Film Festival hosts its second annual Nickel Youth Film Fest at The Rooms! A series of amazing screenings for young people from Kindergarten to high school, with three days of the best local and international films made for and by youth.
In addition to the festival, a special film challenge for children and youth kicks off on November 10, offering young filmmakers an opportunity to create and submit their own short films and have them shown at the festival.
Nickel Youth Film Challenge 2023
New this year — an open invitation to young people across Newfoundland and Labrador to create a short film, just for fun. It’s not a contest, it’s open to any age under 19, and it’s free to participate. Completed films submitted by the deadline will be shown at a special screening at The Rooms and online as part of the final screening at the Nickel Youth Film Fest. The challenge starts at 7pm on November 10 and you will have one week to submit — the deadline is Saturday, November 18 at 7pm. For more details or to sign up, visit www.nickelfestival.com.
Day Passes: $12 General and $6 (Children and Youth). Day passes provide access to all screenings taking place on pass day. Get your passes online or by calling (709)757-8090.
SCHEDULE OF SCREENINGS
Friday, November 17
7pm: Short Film Showcase
A selection of short films curated by a programming committee of young film enthusiasts from Newfoundland and Labrador under the guidance of a local filmmaker mentor.
Saturday, November 18
11am: Screening: French Feature Film TBA
1pm: Screening: English Feature Film TBA
2pm to 4pm: All-Ages Drop-In Activity: Stop-Motion Animation
Bring your own smartphone or tablet to learn how to make your very own stop-motion animation using a free app for iOS or Android.
Sunday, November 19
1pm: Screening: Family-Friendly Animated Shorts
2pm to 4pm: All-Ages Drop-In Activity: Stop-Motion Animation
Bring your own smartphone or tablet to learn how to make your very own stop-motion animation using a free app for iOS or Android.
3pm: Screening: Nickel Youth Film Challenge
Events & Programs
Save The Date – Online Registration Opening Soon!
Registration Dates:
- Rooms Members: Tuesday, March 18 at 10:00 AM
- Non-Members: Thursday, March 20 at 10:00 AM
A “Get Tickets” button will appear on this page when registration opens. Online registration only.
Once you've completed your online registration, please download the Registration Form and submit it to RoomsOrders@therooms.ca to complete your registration.
Adventures Await!
Get ready for an unforgettable summer! The Rooms will be offering exciting 5-day camps for 8 weeks, filled with creativity, exploration, and fun.
Who Can Attend?
Camp K-3: Open to campers who have completed Kindergarten to Grade 3 by June 2025.
Camp 4-6: Open to campers who have completed Grades 4 to 6 by June 2025.
(No Exceptions)
What to Expect?
Each week, campers will dive into inspiring exhibitions and collections, with activities focused on creative expression through engaging daily themes.
Camp Details!
Cost: $265 Per Week + HST.
10% Discount for Rooms Members (Member Number Required)
Schedule:
Camp Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Drop-off: Between 8:45 AM – 9:00 AM
Pick-up: Between 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Mark your calendars and get ready for an amazing summer at The Rooms!
Join us each day for an interpretive guided tour in one of our galleries. From the story of the Cod fishery to visiting a current art exhibition to a Family Rainbow tour, there is something for everyone.
Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.
Beyond the Trenches: The Role of Newfoundland Women during The First World War
April of 2025 marked the one-hundred-year anniversary of women in Newfoundland winning the right to vote. The suffrage movement was substantially aided by the contributions of Newfoundland women, at home and overseas, during the First World War. Come and find out about their stories, experiences, and roles.
Join us each day for an interpretive guided tour in one of our galleries. From the story of the Cod fishery to visiting a current art exhibition to a Family Rainbow tour, there is something for everyone.
Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.
Auks, Wolves and Whales
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Join us each day for an interpretive guided tour in one of our galleries. From the story of the Cod fishery to visiting a current art exhibition to a Family Rainbow tour, there is something for everyone.
Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.
Peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador
Stroll across land and sea, and through time, to meet the peoples who have made Newfoundland and Labrador home for the past 9,000 years.