In existence for a mere 15 years, Poland’s Platige Image studio has produced a truly impressive collection of short films and commercials. One of its very first short films, The Cathedral (2002) was nominated for an Academy Award and virtually every one of its shorts since then has gone on to win … [Read more...] about Studio Focus: Platige Image
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British Showcase – The Animator’s Stories
We champion animation, be it international or home-grown and our British Showcase is the best place to start for the latter. What follows is the result of a Q&A with each of the filmmakers who have films featuring in our Oct 30th screening. We hope you enjoy... Find out more about the films in … [Read more...] about British Showcase – The Animator’s Stories
NFB 3D Stereoscopic Programme + Theodore Ushev’s 3D Trilogy
On Oct 30, 21:00 at the Barbican, we'll be screening a 3D Stereoscopic programme curated by the National Film Board of Canada (NFB)'s Head of 3D Animation, Munro Ferguson and introduced here by Malcolm Turner (LIAF Co-Director & Director of Melbourne International Animation Festival - … [Read more...] about NFB 3D Stereoscopic Programme + Theodore Ushev’s 3D Trilogy
Abstract Showcase – LIAF Director’s Musings
LIAF Director - Nag Vladermersky shares his thoughts on this year's Abstract Showcase programme, which screens today (27 Oct at 16:00, the Barbican). Find out more or book tickets here What are they spiking Max Hattler’s drinks with? Whether it’s prestigious artist-in-residence gigs in Denmark, … [Read more...] about Abstract Showcase – LIAF Director’s Musings
Animated Documentaries + Filmmakers Q&A Today
Animated Documentaries today and we're very pleased to be able to welcome many of the filmmakers afterwards on stage for a Q&A. When you think about it, animation is a great tool for creating documentaries. Perhaps the camera couldn’t be present during the action; perhaps the action is … [Read more...] about Animated Documentaries + Filmmakers Q&A Today
LIAF 2013 Launch Night & A Marvellous Micro Movie
Launch night for LIAF 2013!!! Tonight marks the beginning of our 10-day-long celebration of animation... and our 10th birthday! So we thought we'd briefly pop up for air from the final day of preparation, and basically... boast... about this brilliant LIAF promotional short film, made for us by the … [Read more...] about LIAF 2013 Launch Night & A Marvellous Micro Movie