Featuring an eclectic mix
of remarkable British animation from the past year, this programme
includes the most up-to-date snapshot of all that is great about
British animation and shows off what our most talented animators
have been getting up to.
The Magic Gloves
Ben and John Harmer, 2005, 5’25
A Machiavellian mouse finds a pair of magic gloves which temporarily
helps him escape the clutches of a hungry owl.
My First taste of Death
Laurie Hill, 2006, 9’30
A 12 year-old going-on 35 discovers Dodo Island and faces a deadly
struggle with a demented sea scorpion.
Carte de visite
Paul O’Flanagan, 2006, 4’00
A greeting card sparks off a string of memories showing us the
once great fame a circus attraction enjoyed at the sideshow.
The Making of ‘Gladiator’
Duncan Beedie, 2005, 2’00
What went on behind the scenes of ‘Gladiator. There are
problems on set and this time it’s not Russell Crowe’s
temper being kept in check.
Coldcut ‘True skool’
Clay Lipsky, 2006, 3’00
Featuring the enigmatic Roots Manuva and an instant dancehall
classic tune, this bright and breezy video clip is a feast for
the eyes and the ears.
Mother
Christoph Steger, 2006, 6’30
An animated documentary about a life dedicated to the dead.
Temerario
Carl Zitelmann, 2006, 10’00
After being shot and left for dead, Rio finds himself in a dream
of revenge where he is forced to confront his own shadowside.
Love of the game
Paul Smith, 2005, 4’00
The film of this summer…..about men who love football.
Evo
Chris Gavin, 2006, 2’30
From the primordial ocean to the cities of the data age; evolution
as a line through time.
Synchronoff
Catia Peres, 2006, 9’00
Synchronoff takes us to the moment when two stage performers lose
the synchronicity of their dance.
The Grotlyn
Benji Davies, 2005, 3’00
This animated verse tells the story of an evil grotlyn that lurks
in an old Victorian city……
Daedalus ‘Sundown’
Clay Lipsky, 2006, 3’00
More Ninja Tunes madness from the artist who dresses in Edward
Lear clothing and names himself after a Greek myth. Featuring
a Brazilian bloco band and a stadium rock audience.
Alphabetic
Mark Collington, 2006, 5’00
A homage to the style of Aubrey Beardsley’s illustrations,
playing with birth myths and allegory through news stories.
The Windmill Boy
Dan Richards, 2006, 10’00
Stunning stop-motion. A young boy is kept prisoner in a windmill
by an evil horde, until one day a storm gives him the inspiration
for escape…
Pingpongs
George Gendi, 2006, 5’30
A film to make you happy and sad – about marital ping pong.
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