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03 The Dock

04 Holy Family Golden Gloves

05 Midland Boxing Club

06 City of Belfast Boxing Academy

07 Mandela Hall

08 Ulster Museum

09 Queen’s Film Theatre

10 Ormeau Road Boxing Club

11 Kingspan Stadium

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Boxing Exhibition 04–05

Gymnastics Exhibitions 06-07

Freestyle Exhibition 08–09

Group Show 10-11

Workshops 14–19

Competition 20

At a Glance 21

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Welcome to the 2016 Belfast Photo Festival Youth Edition, Europe’s only photography Festival for young people aged 12-17. The festival encourages the participation and involvement of young people from all sections of the community through our photography exhibitions, workshops, activities and exhibition tours.

We aim to discover and inspire young photographers of the future by providing opportunities that build photography skills through having fun; whilst offering challenges that will help build young people’s confidence in making images. We will also be celebrating Northern Ireland’s sporting champions and highlighting the positive impact sport can have on our lives.

In our exhibition programme we have mixed photographers whose work explores a number of different ideas that have come out of making images in a range of sporting arenas. We are showcasing work by homegrown photographers alongside those who offer an international perspective.

As one of our major highlights, we are delighted to present the first exhibition in the UK and Ireland by U.S. photographer and Guggenheim Fellowship awardee Larry Fink. In his photographs Fink presents the adrenaline pumping sport of boxing from his assignment with Mike Tyson and his manager, Jimmy Jacobs.

We have images by Jo Longhurst, whose photographs explore the physical and emotional experiences of elite gymnasts. In a very different sporting arena Richard Gilligan, Ricky Adam and Charlotte Thomas look at Skate and BMX culture.

Whether it is taking part in a workshop attending a talk or visiting an exhibition we hope you enjoy this exploration of sporting culture.

Michael WeirFestival Director

This exhibition pairs boxing photographs of Belfast based photographer Richard Wade and American photographer Larry Fink. Fink’s work came out of an assignment to photograph Mike Tyson’s manager Jimmy Jacobs. Wade’s approach is that of “slow journalism,” returning to the same places and shooting them over and over again.

Interviewed about his work for The New York Times Fink describes how “I used to listen to the Friday night fights. We were people of the left. Boxing was a symbolic sport for people who were underdogs to come up and prove themselves triumphant and powerful... In the field of boxing, you have unbelievable purity of intention and innocence, and unbelievable greed, evil and belligerence, all sitting in the same stew pot. It’s a spicy stew. I like spicy stew.”

Larry Fink started taking photographs as a teenager. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art and he was the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1976 and 1979. His work has appeared in top publications such as Vanity Fair, W, GQ, Detour, The New York Times Magazine, and The New Yorker.

Richard Wade studied photography at Ulster University School of Art. He has worked on commissions for a range of clients including the Financial Times, Surface Magazine.

Tours of the exhibitions at Titanic can be booked online - belfastphotofestival.com

Venue: Titanic Belfast / Andrews GalleryOpen: Monday – Sunday / 10:00 – 5:00pmTickets – Free

BoxingLarry Fink & Richard WadeDate & time: 4 April – 30 May 2016 Opening: 3 April, 5:30pm

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An exploration of the physical and emotional experiences of elite gymnasts through photography, performance and sculptural installation.

The work of the London based Jo Longhurst makes visible new perspectives on the quest for perfection. Working through active collaboration with her subjects she depicts the passion and determination, as well as the challenges and difficulties facing those who cultivate it. Other Spaces explores the rigors of training and competition to which elite gymnasts subject themselves, and the physical and emotional states they experience along the way. This exhibition explores what is required to produce a perfect performance, gently probing how ideas of perfection shape personal and national identities, as well as social and political systems.

Made in collaboration with British Gymnastics and the International Gymnastics Federation; Gemini Gymnastics Club, Oshawa, and Heathrow Gymnastics Club, London.

Generously supported by AIMIA, Art Gallery of Ontario, Arts Council England, Arts Council Wales, Ffotogallery, John Kobal Foundation, Leverhulme Trust, National Media Museum, Mostyn, Pavilion, and the European Centre for Photographic Research

Tours of the exhibitions at Titanic can be booked online - belfastphotofestival.com

Venue: Titanic Belfast / Andrews GalleryOpen: Monday – Sunday / 10:00 – 5:00pmTickets – Free

Date & time: 4 April – 30 May 2016Opening: 3 April, 5:30pm

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Above: Ricky Adam

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An exhibition exploring Skate and BMX culture.

Richard Gilligan put down his skateboard in favour of his camera, to spend five years documenting make-shift skateparks built all over the world. “It takes time, dedication, and a great deal of stubbornness to become a skateboarder, Some people have likened it to wild animals building dens in the wild. I really love that comparison’

Ricky Adam’s describes his approach as “kinda haphazard and often out of compulsion. I tend to only photograph things that genuinely interest me. I’ve found that’s the way to get the best results.” He has been involved in the D.I.Y. punk community for years as well as being Co. Editor/Photographer for ‘DIG BMX’.

Charlotte Thomas has been a skateboarder since she was 16 and is a regular face in the skateboarding world, presenting a female perspective to urban sport through her work ‘Concrete Girls’.

The photographers have been included in publications including The New York Times, iD, The Last Magazine, Nylon, Monster Children, Lodown and Dazed & Confused, The Independent, Juxtapoz, Obey, Maximum Rock N’Roll, Trap Magazine, Supra Skateboarding, Breaks Magazine and Girl Skate UK.

Tours of the exhibitions at Titanic can be booked online - belfastphotofestival.com

Freestyle Richard GilliganRicky Adam, & Charlotte ThomasDate & time: 12 April – 22 April 2016Opening: 12 April, 6:00pm

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Venue: The DockOpen: Tuesday – Sunday / 12:00 – 5:00pmTickets - Free

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The Youth Edition also showcases the work of young photographers. This Belfast Exposed Photography Exhibition, in partnership with AES electricity, shows work undertaken by 4 local schools in the Carrickfergus and Larne areas: Carrickfergus Grammar, Larne Grammar, Ulidia Integrated College and St Killian’s College. The project, run over 3 weeks, allowed pupils from each of the schools to visit Kilroot Power Station and Ballylumford Power Station to document how power is made and then used in their schools.

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From The Power Station to the Light SwitchGroup ShowDate & time: 7 April – 30 April 2016Opening: 7 April, 6:00pm

Venue: Ulster MuseumOpen: Monday – Sunday / 10:00 – 5:00pmTickets - Free

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Above: Larne Grammar SchoolLeft: Carrickfergus Grammar

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Workshops

Exhibition tours & artist talks (Titanic Quarter)

Our talk’s series provides an opportunity to find out more about the exhibitions from the organisers and photographers perspectives.

Date & time:Sunday 10 April, 1:00pm Curator Tour of Boxing / Other Spaces, with Michael Weir

Saturday 16 April, 1:00pm Artist Talk with Richard Wade (Exhibition: Boxing)

Sunday 17 April, 1:00pmCurator Tour of Freestyle / Boxing / Other Spaces, with Michael Weir

We recommend booking in advance. Exhibition tour’s are available for individual booking as well as for small – large groups.

Venue: Titanic Belfast (Map 01), for ages 12-17Tickets: £2 per person

for more dates & times or to book: 028 9024 6609–belfastphotofestival.com

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Tours

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Photo Sketch

Date & time: Monday 11 April, 9:30am

Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Inspired by the Festival theme, make your ordinary sporting portrait extraordinary through painting, drawing and etching techniques, creatively manipulating the print and personalizing the photograph to create a unique work of art.

Venue: Titanic Belfast (Map 01), for ages 12-17Tickets: £6 per personBook via website: -belfastphotofestival.com

Olympic Photo Booth

Date & time: Sunday 3 April, 5:30 – 8:00pmSaturday 16 April, 1:00 – 5:00pm

This is your chance to become the sporting champion Belfast deserves. Come along to our photo–booth where you will be kitted out with everything you need to wow your friends with your own winning souvenir photo. For all ages!

Venue: Titanic Belfast (Map 01), for ages 12-17Tickets: freeBooking: N/A

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Photograph the Game – Boxing (North/East)

Date & time: Monday 4 April,6:00 – 8:00pmWednesday 6 April, 6:00 – 8:00pm

Level: Beginner to Advanced

Ever wanted to professionally photograph a live sports event? We invite you to gather round the ring of one of Northern Ireland’s biggest sports, the energetic and sweat enducing game of Boxing.

Like all our ’Photograph The Game’ workshops, you will learn everything you need to know, from the in camera basics and anticipating the next killer blow to lighting and angling for the perfect shot of these up and coming local champions.

Equipment: ProvidedVenue: Midland boxing club (Map 05) / City of Belfast Boxing Academy (Map 06), for ages 12-17Tickets: £6 per personBook via website: -belfastphotofestival.com

Photograph The Game – Boxing (South / West)

Date & time: Friday 8 April, 6:00 – 8:00pmMonday 11 April, 6:00 – 8:00pmLevel: Beginner to Advanced

Ever wanted to professionally photograph a live sports event? We invite you to gather round the ring of one of Northern Ireland’s biggest sports, the energetic and sweat enducing game of Boxing.

Like all our ’Photograph The Game’ workshops, you will learn everything you need to know, from the in camera basics and anticipating the next killer blow to lighting and angling for the perfect shot of these up and coming local champions.

Equipment: ProvidedVenue: Holy Family Golden Gloves (Map 04) / Ormeau Road Boxing Club (Map 10)Tickets: £6, for ages 12-17 Book via website: -belfastphotofestival.com

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Photograph The Game – Ulster Rugby

Date & time: Thursday 31 March, 11:00am – 2:00pm Level: Beginner to Advanced

Ulster Rugby have invited us to host a one off workshop at the sidelines of one of their exciting and fast paced training sessions. You will be developing alongside the teams official photographer, who will work with you to bring out the most interesting photographs, with full access throughout the stadium.

Like all our ’Photograph The Game’ workshops, you will learn everything you need to know, from the in camera basics and anticipating the next try to lighting and angling for the perfect shot of these sporting champions.

Equipment: We recommend bringing your own camera, however camera’s can be provided.Venue: Kingspan stadium (Map 11), Tickets: £6 per person, for ages 12-17Booking: 028 9024 6609Book via website–belfastphotofestival.com

Photography Freestyle (Bmx & Skate Culture)Date and time: Saturday 16 April, 2:00pm

Level: Beginner to Advanced

Ever wanted to get that perfect action shot?Inspired by our exhibition ’Freestyle,’ this workshop will help you to capture all the miraculous body moves, slashes, twists and turns necessary for professional BMX and Skate photography. Capture these urban sports at their best with the guidance of one of the countries finest urban sports photographers.

Learn about:– timing – composition and perspective – techniques to get an impressive shot from easy tricks to hard tricks– working with surroundings/spots/skateparks to get the most out of your photos.

This workshop will also introduce you to Northern Ireland’s largest indoor skatepark, where you will learn everything you need to know, from the in camera basics to lighting and angling for the perfect shot.

Equipment: We recommend bringing your own camera, however camera’s can be provided.Venue: T13 (Map 02),Tickets: £6 per person, for ages 12-17Booking: tel: 028 9024 6609–belfastphotofestival.com

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The Belonging Project

Date & time: Saturday 9 April, 1:00 - 3:00pm

Belonging’ is designed to portray the growing migrant culture of Northern Ireland by focusing on individuals with unique stories to share. The central component of ‘Belonging’ is a collection of portraits of migrants, each photographed with an object or memento, which they have brought to Northern Ireland from their home country.

In this workshop participants will discuss how sports can promote social cohesion and acceptance, using the portraits and stories of the Belonging Project as reference. Participants will also have the opportunity to have their own portraits taken and stories shared, with a photograph to take home as a momento.

Equipment: N/AVenue: Titanic Belfast (Map 01)Tickets: free, for ages 12-17Booking: 028 9024 6609Book via website–belfastphotofestival.com

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The Karate Kid (1984)Date & Time: Saturday 30 April, 3:00pm

In this film classic, Daniel La Russo and his mother move from New Jersey to California. She has a wonderful new job, but Daniel quickly discovers that a dark haired Italian boy with a Jersey accent doesn’t fit into the blond surfer crowd. Daniel manages to talk his way out of some fights, but he is finally cornered by several who belong to the same karate school. As Daniel is passing out from the beating he sees Miyagi, the elderly gardener leaps into the fray and save him by outfighting half a dozen teenagers. Miyagi and Daniel soon find out the real motivator behind the boys’ violent attitude in the form of their karate teacher. Miyagi promises to teach Daniel karate and arranges a fight at the all-valley tournament some months off. When his training begins, Daniel doesn’t understand what he is being shown. Miyagi seems more interested in having Daniel paint fences and wax cars than teaching him Karate.

The film will be followed by an award ceremony, where the winners of the Festival’s ‘Movie Poster Competition’ will be announced and awarded their prizes.This screening is a partnership between Belfast Photo Festival Youth Edition and Cinemagic

Venue: Queen’s Film Theatre (Map 09), for ages 12-17Tickets: £4 per personBooking: 028 9097 1097–belfastphotofestival.com

Masterclass – Stop motion animation

Date & time: Tuesday 5 April, 9:30amLevel: Beginner to Intermediate

Join us for a fun–filled creative masterclass on the A–Z of stop motion animation and filmmaking, from concept and development to scripting, character design, storyboarding and filming. Stop motion animation is used everywhere – in commercials, music videos, television shows and feature films!

Participants, aged 12–17, Will get a hands–on experience with Flickerpix and learn about the magic behind the animation process, how the art of photography is used in creating a sequence of consecutive images that create the illusion of motion.

Equipment: provided Venue: Titanic Belfast (Map 01), for ages 12-17Tickets: £6 per personBook via website: -belfastphotofestival.com

Photograph The Band

Date & time: Saturday 16 April, 2:00–5:00pmLevel: Beginner to Advanced

Learn how the professionals shoot a live gig by doing it yourself with guidance, advice, hints and tips. Experience a great gig by a major up and coming act while learning professional practice and enhancing your photography skills. The Local band will be preforming just for you at your very own private concert.

The workshop includes an on location shoot, where you will also be shown how to approach creating promotional band and performer photographs.

Equipment: We recommend bringing your own camera, however camera’s can be provided.Venue: Mandella Hall (Map 07), for ages 12-17Tickets: £6 per personBooking: 028 9024 6609 Book via website–belfastphotofestival.com

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Titanic Time A walk through this new quarters past, present & possible futures

Date And Time: Saturday 16 April, 1:00pmLevel: Beginner to Intermediate

This Titanic Tour combines architecture, design and photography through following the past, present and future of the infamous liner’s birthplace. From initial dredging making way for bigger boats and coal sheds to the Victorian leisure park complete with mini Crystal Palace. From giant industrial endeavours to diverse arts, sports and science institutions and to the newly shimmering iconic museum. We will explore the fine details of design, the wonderfully rich built landscape and incredible people that bring this place to life.

Meeting: back entrance of SSE Arena, for ages 12-17Tickets: £6 per personBook via website:–belfastphotofestival.com

Titanic Taster Tour – Photography

Date & time: Saturday 9 April, 10:30amLevel: Beginner to Intermediate

Become a Titanic inspired photographer for the day, learning tips & techniques, while exploring Titanic Quarter’s Maritime heritage.Learn about the science of light, colour, time and exposure to create the best photographs. On the interactive tour you will be transported around the quarter on the Wee Tram. Hop off stops will include the historic Slipways, Titanic’s Dock and Pump–House, Samson & Goliath cranes. Includes Lunch (please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements). Parking (pay & display) is available opposite the Drawing Offices.

Event location: Departs Harland & Wolff Drawing Officefor ages 12-17 Tickets: £20 per personBook via website–belfastphotofestival.com

Cinemagic

What to do:

Step 1: Download the app ‘Movie Poster Maker’ (Available for IOS & Android)

Step 2: Create your movie poster using the Karate Kid poster template (additional competition templates listed at: www.belfastphotofestival.com)

Step 3: Once complete, press the share icon

Step 4: E-mail your movie poster (including your name and age) to: movieposter@belfastphotofestival.comStep 5: Share it on facebook/twitter using #belphotofestmovieposter

Winners will be announced at a special award ceremony and screening of The Karate Kid (1984) in the Queens Film Theatre, at 3pm on Saturday 30th April.

This opportunity is presented by Belfast Photo Festival and Cinemagic Film and Television Festival for Young People

Movie Poster CompetitionEver wanted to design a poster for a blockbuster film?! Now is your chance!

In partnership with Cinemagic

Create your own movie poster for ‘The Karate Kid’ then submit and share

it for a chance to win:

A Sony DSC-Qx10 Camera

A pair of complimentary cinema tickets to a film at

The Cinemagic Festival

A Complimentary pass to a workshop / masterclass at

The Cinemagic Festival

Thursday 31 MarchWorkshop: Photograph The Game: Rugby (P 16) Kingspan Stadium 11:00am - 2:00pm

Sunday 03 AprilEvent: Olympic Photo-Booth (P 15) Titanic Belfast 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Opening: Boxers (P 04) Titanic Belfast 5:30pm - 7:30pmOpening: Other Spaces (P 10) Titanic Belfast 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Monday 04 AprilWorkshop: Photograph The Game: Boxing (P 15) Midland Boxing Club 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Tuesday 05 AprilWorkshop: Stop Motion Animation (P 18) Titanic Belfast 9:30am - 12:30pm

Wednesday 06 AprilWorkshop: Photograph The Game: Boxing (P 16) City of Belfast Boxing Academy 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Thursday 07 AprilOpening: AES Exhibition (P 10) Ulster Museum 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Friday 08 AprilWorkshop: Photograph The Game: Boxing (P 16) Holy Family Golden Gloves 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Saturday 09 AprilTour/Workshop: Titanic Taster Tour (P 19) Titanic Drawing Offices 10:30am - 1:30pmWorkshop: The Belonging Project (P 17) Titanic Belfast 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Sunday 10 AprilCurator Tour: Boxing / Other Spaces (P 14) Titanic Belfast 1:00pm

Monday 11 AprilWorkshop: Photo Sketch (P 15) Titanic Belfast 9:30amWorkshop: Photograph The Game: Boxing (P 15) Ormeau Road Boxing Club 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Tuesday 12 AprilOpening: Freestyle (P 08) The Dock 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Saturday 16 AprilEvent: Olympic Photo-Booth (P 15) Titanic Belfast 1:00pm - 5:00pmArtist Talk: Richard Wade (Boxing) (P 04) Titanic Belfast 1:00pmTour/Workshop: Titanic Time (P 19) Back of SSE Arena 1:00pmWorkshop: Photograph The Band (P 19) Mandella Hall 2:00pm - 5:00pmWorkshop: Freestyle (P 17) Bridges Skate Park / T13 2:00pm

Sunday 17 AprilCurator Tour: Freestyle / Boxing / Other Spaces (P 14)

Titanic Belfast 1:00pm

Saturday 30 AprilScreening: Karate Kid (1984) + Movie Poster Competition Awards (P 18)

Queens Film Theatre(QFT) 3:00pm

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Festival at a Glance

Fineart Printing

Fabric Printing

Flatbed Printing

Cut Vinyl Graphics

PVC Foam Mounting

MDF Mounting

Fabric Wallcovers

Office Branding

Outdoor Advertising

Aluminium Mounting

Dibond Mounting

Acrylic Reverse Mounting

Black-Ice & White-Ice

Drum Scanning

Flatbed Scanning

Display Stands

Outdoor Displays

Signage

…and much, much more!

Contact: Eleanor McCannT: 028 9050 7900

www.iris-colour.co.ukmail@iris-colour.co.uk

Iris Colour, 105-109 Limestone Road, Belfast, BT15 3AB

Specialists in high definition printing and first class finishing solutions for museums, galleries, offices and homes

Tensioned Fabric Prints, Waterfront Hall

Giclée prints on dibond, Naughton Gallery

Black-Ice, signature product

Fineart Printing

Fabric Printing

Flatbed Printing

Cut Vinyl Graphics

PVC Foam Mounting

MDF Mounting

Fabric Wallcovers

Office Branding

Outdoor Advertising

Aluminium Mounting

Dibond Mounting

Acrylic Reverse Mounting

Black-Ice & White-Ice

Drum Scanning

Flatbed Scanning

Display Stands

Outdoor Displays

Signage

…and much, much more!

Contact: Eleanor McCannT: 028 9050 7900

www.iris-colour.co.ukmail@iris-colour.co.uk

Iris Colour, 105-109 Limestone Road, Belfast, BT15 3AB

Specialists in high definition printing and first class finishing solutions for museums, galleries, offices and homes

Tensioned Fabric Prints, Waterfront Hall

Giclée prints on dibond, Naughton Gallery

Black-Ice, signature product

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