Join us for journey into the heart of contemporary British animation and experience a unique cinematic showcase. From charming tales to thought-provoking narratives, immerse yourself in the creativity and innovation of British animators and discover the filmmaking voices that make the UK a world power in creativity.
Films in this programme:
Root Note (Dir Guy Larsen, 2023)
Four starving plants scavenge to exist on the edge of an arid slate mine.
To Break A Circle (Dir Kalia Firester, 2024)
In a quiet small Northern Irish town, remaining residents live in the shadow of an ancient stone circle.
Bonfire (Dir David McShane, 2024)
Isaac weaves through various friends at a Bonfire night, wondering whether he should send pictures to the man on his phone.
Making Mountains (Dir Sammi Duong, 2023)
A chaotic stream of consciousness of a person navigating the difficulties of her anxious mind.
And Granny Would Dance (Dir Maryam Mohajer, 2024)
Marmar listens to the stories told by her grandmother’s friends as they play an illicit game of cards.
[S] (Dir Mario Radev, 2024)
[S] delves into an immersive loop of organic forms, reflecting on the entangled nature of life and art.
Mee And Burd (Dir Greg McLeod, 2023)
A post-operative existential crisis inspires an animator to make a film about a post-operative existential crisis.
For You (Dir Luca Paulli, 2023)
A touching letter from a father to his two-year-old son, capturing a summer day in the park.
The Smell Of Chicken (Dir Sivan Raphaely, 2024)
During Shabbat dinner, when Granny Sima bites into the roast chicken, she transforms into a ravenous beast.
Plunge (Dir. Ellie Land, 2024)
Katie Wotton’s incredible journey to regain control of her life through reconnecting to nature and the sea.