Join us for the International Play Association World Conference film night, an evening of thought-provoking, inspiring and engaging films exploring the many ways play can shape communities, learning, connection and change.

Enjoy a collection of powerful stories and ideas brought to life on screen, with opportunity to reflect, connect and share in the conversation.

Everyone is welcome - you don't need to be attending the conference to join us. Bring along colleagues, friends, whānau or anyone with an interest in play, communities and the ideas behind the films.

Tickets are $25.00 per person and include movie snacks to enjoy throughout the evening. Each film screening will also include a short introduction from the presenter(s), providing context and insights before the film begins.

We'd love you to join us for this special evening of films, stories, ideas and play.

p.s - If you have registered to attend the International Play Association World Conference, please don't complete this form.

6.45pm – 6.50pm

Introduction from our sponsor

Northland Kindergarten Association

6.50pm – 7.15pm

FILM 01

This is Why Play is So Important - A Play Wales Film

Martin King-Sheard

7.15pm – 7.35pm

FILM 02

Playing Out on the Street; Between Two Creeks - A Short Film

Nikke Gladwin

7.35pm – 7.40pm

Combined Q & A

Films 1 and 2

7.40pm – 7.50pm

Intermission

7.50pm – 8.20pm

FILM 03

He Manuao: Youth-led Funding in Action - Demonstrating how taitamariki-led decisions transform access, leadership and equity in play and prevention systems

Elizabeth Matu, Judy Heta

8.20pm – 8.45pm

FILM 04

Learning Through Play and Place: Collaborative Approaches to Strengthening Indigenous Early Childhood Pedagogy

Janet Scull, A/Prof Anne Keary, Alan Green

8.45pm – 8.55pm

FILM 05

“A Beautiful Disaster” The value of playing in role to increase community engagement, understanding and agency with regard to emergency readiness

Dr Alex Bonham

8.55pm – 9.00pm

Combined Q & A

Films 3, 4 and 5

Film night