In this episode, Jessica Kantor interviews Christina Ybarra, the Director of education and Public Engagement at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. They discuss their first movie memories and their movie experiences growing up. They also explore the challenges and strategies of getting younger generations to sit through longer films and engage with cinema. Christina shares insights from her work with the museum's teen council and the interest young people have in the craft of filmmaking. They also discuss the importance of representation in films and the desire for more coming-of-age stories. Finally, they talk about the experience of bringing young children to the movie theater and the need for more family-friendly screenings. In this conversation, Christina Ybarra discusses how she introduces her daughter to cinema and the transition between TV and film. She also shares the goals of the museum's programming, including creating an intergenerational and accessible experience. Christina talks about upcoming programs and workshops, including a teen-led film festival. She emphasizes the importance of fostering a creative community and the impact of the Academy Museum. Finally, she recommends the movie Willy Wonka as a great introduction to cinema for children.TakeawaysMovies can be a powerful storytelling tool and create lasting memories and experiences.Younger generations are interested in the craft of filmmaking and want to learn about every aspect of the process.Representation and authentic storytelling are important to young audiences.Engaging young children in cinema can be a challenge, but early morning screenings and relaxed atmospheres can help create positive experiences.Family workshops and programs can provide opportunities for families to explore and enjoy cinema together. Introducing children to cinema can be done through a variety of platforms, including TV shows, films, and YouTube videos.The Academy Museum aims to create intergenerational and accessible programming that allows families to have a shared experience.Upcoming programs at the museum include a careers and film summit for high school students and a teen-led film festival.Fostering a creative community is important for young filmmakers, and the museum provides opportunities for collaboration and learning.The Academy Museum is a new institution that aims to preserve cinema history and celebrate the films of the past and present.Chapters00:00Introduction and First Movie Memory01:13Movie Experience Growing Up06:10Exposure to Advanced Movies as a Younger Sibling08:30Using Movies to Have Conversations11:03Getting Younger Generations to Sit Through Longer Films13:01Emotional vs. Intellectual Processing of Movies15:20Teen Council and Interest in Film Craft21:03Engaging Young Children in Cinema22:17Family Workshops and Early Morning Screenings23:01Movie Theater Experiences with Young Children24:06Introducing Children to Cinema28:37Goals for Museum Programming33:02Upcoming Programs and Workshops36:40Teen-Led Film Festival39:36Creating a Creative Community43:24The Academy Museum and its Impact49:33Recommendation: Willy Wonka New Episodes Every Wednesday!EPISODE CREDITS:Host, Producer, Editor: Jessica KantorBooker: Noelia MurphyBe sure to follow and tag Raising Cinephiles on  Instagram