SIMA FILMS FROM THE UK, AFRICA, NICARAGUA

4PM: DOCUMENTARY - In the age of Facebook and digital communication, a remarkable group of British teenagers have chosen to define themselves through one of the most ancient, and potent, forms of expression out there - the spoken poem. WE ARE POETS (2012, 81 min, UK) by Alex Ramseyer-Bache presents a moving and poignant story of youth, art and freedom of expression, as it intimately follows six young poets from youth literary group, Leeds Young Authors.

7PM: DOCUMENTARIES - A mosquito-repellent soap that prevents malaria, straw bricks made out of agricultural residues for more sustainable housing, a biodigester made out of recycled plastic to create bio-gas for rural populations. Thibault Dufour’s THE SOUND BARRIER (2013, 23 min, Burkina Faso/France/USA) follows 3 innovative social business ideas from students in Africa to take on major challenges faced by their continent. As they compete with hundreds of projects from around the world, one project starts to demonstrate that it just might have what it takes to make it all the way; a step towards international recognition that could mean a symbolic victory for the African youth.

From a small country with a revolutionary history, comes a compelling TV drama with a big vision. Liz Miller’s AT HOME, IN BEDS, AND IN THE STREETS (2013, 36 min, Canada/Nicaragua) follows an inspiring Nicaraguan women's rights group, Puntos de Encuentro, as it works to end sexual violence at home, in beds, and in the street through a powerful blend of mainstream media and grassroots organizing.

8.15PM: David Bond is a filmmaker and a father. Things have really changed since he was a kid. His children are hooked on screens and don't want to go outdoors. Determined to get them up and out, David appoints himself as the Marketing Director for Nature. With the help of branding and outdoor experts, he develops and launches a nationwide marketing campaign to get British children outside. PROJECT WILD THING (2013, 79 min, UK) is the hilarious, real-life story of one man's determination to get children out and into the ultimate, free wonder- product: Nature.