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Fast moving, funny, irreverent and inspiring, CINEMANIACS and CINEMINIS are made
for 6 to 12-year-old film fans.
CINEMANIACS (8 x 30’)
Presented by Oli White, and produced for CBBC, the show explores all aspects of
making and watching movies and celebrates movie culture with a series of innovative reports and segments designed to encourage the audience’s participation.
Film Industry ‘star’ talent from in front of and behind the camera, including Michael ‘Super Actor’ Sheen, Ian McKellen and leading cast members from Harry Potter,
The Hobbit and Planet of the Apes share their behind-the-scenes stories, inside
information and advice on getting started and moving forward in the industry.
Secrets of Movie Making reveals how to achieve home-made Hollywood-style special effects, and Top Tips offers practical advice to young viewers, encouraging them to get involved and create their own blockbuster movies.
CINEMANIACS was nominated for an International Emmy Kids Award in 2016 for best in non-scripted entertainment.
CINEMINIS (10 x 15’)
A bite size version of CINEMANIACS, offering additional scheduling opportunities with highlights of the main show.
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