5 - 12 years | Doors open at 13:50 | English, Dutch | registration required, parents welcome

This Stop Motion workshop invites children from all backgrounds to dive into a creative adventure. They’ll bring the Yalda Night tradition to life by crafting greeting post scenes from cardboard, clay, and even snacks like pomegranates and watermelons! Through stop-motion, these treats come alive, turning Yalda’s warmth and spirit of togetherness into a playful, immersive experience. This workshop isn’t about strict instruction—it’s all about exploring, imagining, and connecting with new stories and each other. REGISTRATION→

About the Instructors:
Marzieh Rasekh: A talented 2D animator/Illustrator from Iran, Marzieh combines traditional animation styles with digital techniques. Her animations More (2018) and Let's Play (2023) have garnered nominations and selections at various festivals.

Minhong Yu: An independent curator and visual artist based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. She graduated from the Sandberg Instituut and China Central Academy of Fine Arts. With a wealth of experience in children's workshops and a passion for cross-cultural exchange, Minhong sparks each child's unique creativity with flair and fun!

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The workshop is part of Asian Movie Night winter edition ‘Beyond Borders’, an exciting shorts programme curated by Marzieh Rasekh and Baran Sedighian. ‘Beyond Borders’ explores diverse, untold stories from Iran, moving beyond the narrow portrayals of the country as either a victim or villain and offering a more joyful, self-affirming and creative view. Through films, workshops and talks, the programme sheds light on the unique narrative and visual expressions of Iranian creators who, despite the challenging political and social landscapes, continue to use art to advocate for social justice and facilitate intercultural dialogue and coalitional thinking. MORE→