Events & Cultural Activities
Upcoming French Cinema, Workshops
& Cultural Gatherings in Orange County
At EFLA-FLAM, learning French goes beyond the classroom! Through our events, workshops, and movie days, children dive into French language and culture in a fun, interactive, and community-centered environment.
🎬 Official Launch: Ciné-FLAM
French Cinema & Interactive Learning for Kids
Discover Ciné-FLAM, our monthly immersion experience where children explore French-language cinema through film screenings, educational activities, guided discussions, and a social lunch!
🧛♂️ Screening #1: PETIT VAMPIRE (Little Vampire, 2020)
Directed by Joann Sfar – Animated Feature Film (Nominated for Best Animated Film at the 2021 César Awards)
About the Movie:
Little Vampire has lived in a haunted house with a cheerful group of monsters for 300 years. Despite the fun, he is bored and dreams of going to school to make friends. One night, accompanied by his loyal bulldog Fantomate, he sneaks out and meets Michel, a boy his age. A heartwarming adventure about friendship, tolerance, family, and embracing differences—just in time for Halloween!
What’s Included in Every Session:
🗣️ Cultural Intro & Discussion: A short presentation on the film context and director, followed by a guided French discussion.
🧠 Educational Activities: Fun worksheets and quizzes tailored for French learners and heritage speakers.
🍕 Lunch Included: Pizza, dessert, and drinks provided for every child.
📌 Practical Details
- Date: Saturday, October 24th, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Recommended Age: Kids 6 to 12 years old
- Location: Lyceum Village, Tustin, CA
- Language: French (Guided support for various proficiency levels)
🎟️ Pricing & Registration
- Early Bird Rate (Until October 12th): $25 / child | $40 for 2 children
- Regular Rate (After October 12th): $30 / child | $50 for 2 children
(Limited capacity to ensure personalized interaction)
📅 What’s Coming Up Next
🎃 Saturday, October 24 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Ciné-FLAM Launch: Petit Vampire A fun Halloween-themed afternoon combining French cinema, interactive learning, and a pizza lunch! (Ages 6–12)
🍂 November 2026 Ciné-FLAM Session #2 Our monthly French movie & workshop immersion continues with a new feature film. Details & registration opening soon.
🎄 December 2026 Ciné-FLAM Session #3 Our monthly French movie & workshop immersion continues with a new feature film. Details & registration opening soon.
