London International Animation Festival for Schools
Term 2
Primary & Secondary School: Early stage 1 – 5, Years K – 10
Digital program: On-demand stream
Learning area: English, PDHPE, Creative Arts
Experience the magic of animation in your classroom with our exclusive schools stream from the London International Animation Festival!
Find session dates for primary school and book through DART Learning.
Find session dates for secondary school and book through DART Learning.
Watch on Demand between 23 June - 4 July 2025
This event is free for Australian schools and booked through the DART Learning platform. Once you have booked, instructions to connect via YouTube will appear on the Joining the Event tab on DART. You will also receive a confirmation via email.
Run time: This program runs for approximately:
Years K - 6: 20 minutes
Years 7 - 10: 20 minutes
Viewing link: The viewing link to connect to this interactive session will be emailed to you in advance.
Accessibility: Captioned
This event is free for Australian schools
Discover a world of creativity and imagination with a selection of films from the London International Animation Festival!
Through storytelling, visual artistry, and innovative techniques, these captivating animated films can inspire students and enrich classroom discussions.
From exploring individuality to addressing social issues, each film provides a unique lens through which students can learn, empathize, and engage critically with the world around them. These films offer a rich tapestry of themes and narratives that can complement various subjects and spark meaningful classroom conversations. Dive into the world of animation and ignite your students' imaginations today!
Useful information
Frequently asked questions
All you need is an internet connection! Schools can connect through Youtube in an internet browser however works best for your students (as a classroom or on individual computers).
The viewing link will be emailed to you in advance of the event.
If you require technical assistance with your video conferencing facilities, contact your schools’ tech support or alternatively contact our Creative Learning team on 02 9250 7770.
Click on the link for your preferred session time. If it is the first time you have used DART Connections you will be required to set up a username and password.
Please note that DART connections is the booking platform for all of our sessions and you will need to book here even if you are not a NSW or DET school.
Once your booking has been confirmed, our team will be in touch with relevant dial in details and to address any technical questions you may have.
Our on-demand program, including performances, workshops and talks, are available for a minimum of 10 days after the premiere. This gives you greater flexibility to watch at a time and date that’s convenient to your class. If you would really like to attend outside of the event dates, please contact the Creative Learning team on creativelearning@sydneyoperahouse.com and we will try our best to accommodate you.
You don’t need to do anything! If you can no longer attend our on-demand program of events, book in for another on-demand event at a time that suits you better.
If you would really like to attend outside of the event dates, please contact the Creative Learning team on creativelearning@sydneyoperahouse.com and we will try our best to accommodate you.
Once your booking is confirmed, our Creative Learning team will send you an email with all the details to prepare for your session.
To ensure your students get the most out of the experience, a Teachers’ Resource Pack is available for most programs. We recommend using these resources in advance of your digital excursion.
For the Digital Talks Program, your students can record their questions for the speaker and send them to us in advance of the talk. The details of how to do this will be emailed to you by our Creative Learning Team.
As the program is non-interactive, you can book for as many students as you like - a whole school booking of 500 or a single home learner - all are welcome and can be accommodated!
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