Category: Films

  • ‘Tiberians’ Dreams’ by DM stop

    Another from the Vimeo doco-anim channel, specifically chosen as its subject centres on the life and work of being an animator. We do however disagree with the interviewees statement about Caroline Leaf! ‘Two young pencils document four Israeli animation icons. They confront them with questions, film and record every word, story or argument and by…

  • ‘La Fete’ by Malcolm Sutherland

    We haven’t posted anything from the Doco-anim channel over at Vimeo in a while, here’s a cute sketchbook style short about people attending La Fete National in Quebec Canada. https://vimeo.com/10239065

  • Review of the Spectrum Portraits series on the BFI site

    An article, published yesterday on the BFI site, on the series of films for autism charity Spectrum which we blogged back in August. http://www.bfi.org.uk/news/animating-autism-spectrum-portraits-project

  • ‘Why Build a Sun on Earth’ by Nik Morris

    Why Build a Sun on Earth? from Nik Morris on Vimeo. Short film made by Nik Morris in collaboration with fusion scientists at York Plasma institute, this is a beautifully designed film which disseminates academic research. “Touring UK schools in a portable ‘Sun Dome’, this film offers an informative and entertaining spectacle that demonstrates the…

  • Blog entry about ‘Daddies Little Bit of Dresden China’ by Karen Watson

    Sorry folks this isn’t the actual film, but it is a fascinating blog post from ‘The Lost Continent’ blog. http://ukanimation.blogspot.co.uk/2010/05/karen-watson-and-daddys-little-bit-of.html

  • ‘Money As Debt’ feature by Paul Grignon

    A Canadian feature doc which explores recent financial developments and asks questions about the global banking system. Watch on Youtube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbdHar4hSsU&feature=player_embedded There’s a review from Top Documentary Stream here. There are two sequels and subsequent additional shorts on the film’s website here.

  • ‘The Story of Stuff’ by Annie Leonard & Free Range Studios

    As much an internet phenomenon as a short film, Annie Leonard and Free Range Studios have created a website which is the centre point for an online campaign which asks us to question our relationship to stuff, and consider where stuff comes from and goes to. There are all sorts of resources on the website…

  • ‘Man on the Land’ by UPA

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CBeeyYmULA Posted by oldclassiccartoons on Youtube, this is an information film from 1951 about the development of agriculture made by UPA for the American Petroleum Institute; so in fact, it’s really propaganda for doing your farming with oil-powered machines! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CBeeyYmULA

  • ‘Mother of Many’ by Emma Lazenby

    Mother of Many from emma lazenby on Vimeo. A BAFTA-winning short inspired the director’s mother, who worked for many years as a midwife supporting women through pregnancy and childbirth. Made by Bristol production company Arthur Cox for Channel 4 Television. https://vimeo.com/29311641

  • ‘Never Like The First Time’ by Jonas Odell

      We can only find a clip for this animated documentary, but it’s one we would like to include! https://vimeo.com/33210503