Colliderfest: Science Fun Day
STEMPunx International will join us for a cinema-themed, drop-in Family Engagement Lab blending creative arts, STEM and storytelling. The programme has something for the whole family. The event balances lively, collaborative experiences with calmer making spaces, supporting inclusive access and sustained engagement throughout the day.
Drop in anytime between 10am and 4pm, activities will include:
Silver Screen Speed Escape Room
A fast-paced, cinema-themed challenge where small groups solve visual puzzles and decode clues to unlock the final scene.
Shadow Theatre & Puppet Junk Modelling
Participants build simple shadow puppets from reclaimed materials and bring them to life using light and movement, exploring storytelling through silhouette and shape.
Flipbooks (AM) with Yen Ip
A guided illustration session introducing the principles of animation. Participants create short flipbooks to see how sequential drawings produce movement.
Storyboarding (PM) with Yen Ip
An introduction to visual storytelling through film storyboards, exploring framing, sequencing and narrative planning.
Physics of Popcorn Display + Fresh Popcorn
A live demonstration of the science behind popping kernels, exploring heat, pressure and rapid expansion, with freshly made cinema popcorn available throughout the day.
Silent Cinema Sound Loop (Foley Studio)
A looping silent film provides the backdrop for live sound-making. Families experiment with everyday objects to create sound effects, rhythm and atmosphere.
Stop Motion Animation Lab
Participants bring characters and objects to life using frame-by-frame animation techniques. Short animations created during the day will be screened as part of Colliderfest 2026.
Black & White Movie Star Scavenger Hunt (adult-engagement)
A relaxed self-led hunt celebrating classic cinema icons and film stills, designed to engage adults while children explore nearby activities.
Fantasy Map Lab
A calm world-building space where participants design maps of imagined worlds, shaping landscapes, journeys and places of safety.
STEMPunx Cinema Ticket (Take-Home Artefact)
Each visitor receives a film-style ticket on arrival to keep as a memento and gentle guide to exploring the activities
