Editor

Films for children and by children from both local and international filmmakers have been selected to be screened at Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan, N.J.

January 27-29, 2012

A joint venture between Algonquin Arts Theatre and the Garden State Film Festival, Kidz Filmz was created with the mission to provide educational enhancement as well as an outlet for creativity and enrichment through the presentation of films that are the very finest in entertainment for the young and young at heart.

Both short and feature-length films will be presented from all around the globe. 

Screening blocks contain films in all categories and average 90 minutes in length. Tickets to each screening block is $7 for adults and $5 for children under 18. An All-Access pass valid at all screenings is available for $20.   

Visit algonquinarts.org/kidzfilmz for a full schedule and synopsis of the films. Tickets and All-Access passes can be purchased in advance online or by calling 732-528-9211.

On Saturday night, Jan. 28, the feature film "The Flyboys" will be shown out of competition. Featuring Stephen Baldwin and Tom Sizemore, the film follows two boys from a small town that have their courage tested when they accidentally stow away aboard an airplane owned by the mob. A high-adventure family film, "The Flyboys" has won dozens of prizes as best feature film as voted by audiences and jury panels around the country.

A one-hour workshop "A Lesson in Green Screen" will be held on Saturday, Jan. 28, at 11 a.m. The film created during the workshop will be included as part of the next block of films at 1 p.m. The workshop costs $5 and is recommended for ages 8-14.