Where will you find Elsa and Ana, Master Chief from Halo, Poison Ivy, Godzilla and more? Why the Falmouth Comic Movie and Anime Fest of course!
The annual festival takes place at the Princess Pavilions on August and is a fundraiser for the charity True Butterflies Foundation which helps the victims of domestic abuse in Cornwall.
True Butterflies children’s arm 'Littlewings' offers specialist support for children affected by trauma. through therapy, counselling, mentoring and workshops.
The children have been preparing for the event on August 12 and 13 by making their own costumes at the groundbreaking Cosplay workshop written and developed by founder Angela Lowe. Herself a survivor of domestic abuse and mum of two.
The cosplay workshops are a six session program leading up to the festival.
During the workshops the child is able to design a character they wish to be - be it their own or a specific character they love - This year they have had Elsa and Ana, Master Chief from Halo, Poison Ivy, Godzilla and more.
“The workshop is an amazing way to re-ignite the child’s imagination, help form new friendships, learn new skills and build confidence, it shows the children they can be anything they wish to be in life and their past needn’t affect their future,” said a charity spokesperson.
The CMA is a melting pot of creativity, with Cosplayers from Cornwall and in fact the whole of the UK attending.
Artists, creatives, publishers, attending to stand shoulder to shoulder with the children and show their support.
There are also panels on costume/cosplay crafting, metalwork, prosthetics, comic art, to give you all the information you need to build the best costume from your favourite shows. Live music, great food, and tons of fun for all ages.
Tickets are £5 per person and under 12's free.
To book a ticket go HERE
True Butterflies Foundation is non-government funded and relies on a patchwork of grants and donations to provide the vital support that is so urgently needed by these families.
The charity’s aim is to support, rebuild and empower Cornish families recovering from the trauma of Domestic Abuse through counselling, therapy, mentoring, workshops and more.
You can find out more about the charity here www.truebutterflies.org
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