Category: Films
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Seven renowned animators have been selected to create a series of micro-shorts, commissioned by Animate Projects and Anim18, as part of the Anim18 programme – a UK-wide celebration of British animation taking place until December 2018. Working in collaboration with other creative talents and a range of subjects, the animators reflect on the collective and…
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DOOZY (Richard Squires, UK, 2018, 70 minutes, color & b/w) ‘Where does the character end and the actor begin?’ This documentary, live action interspersed with animated sequences, examines the life of actor – and notably voice actor for Hanna-Barbera cartoons – Paul Lynde. DOOZY foregrounds ‘otherness’ in Hollywood and the symbiosis between actor and character.…
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Nautilus is an online magazine which features weekly Science topics and explores them through a variety of media including essays, blogs, animation and videos. They feature numerous animated documentaries or live action docs with animated segments on exemplary scientists and their contribution to the world of science knowledge. ‘Nautilus lets science spill over its usual borders.…
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A wonderful longer form short animated documentary featuring the drawn diaries of Irina Pilke. Starting in 1942, many of her drawings are brought to life through animation Irina talks us through her diary, with wit and laughter.
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A young Bosnian immigrant recounts his experience with war, illustrated in painting-on-glass animation. The Paint on glass technique used in this film is a great example of what this technique can do. We are visually drawn, pulled, pushed, washed and wiped through the memories of a young boy as he recounts his experience of war.…
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A documentary animation about domestic violence, distinctively drawn in conté crayon. With images that are sometimes abstract or vividly representational, this animated documentary is based on interviews with victims of domestic violence who bravely recount their brutal histories, and, with the help of counsellors, take their first steps to recovery. Sheila has made many animated…
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‘Ungvar’ is the name of the ship on which Aprily’s Grandfather, worked. The ship’s story is told while it is on loan from Hungary to the Nazi’s in the 2nd World War. This is a beautifully told story, with well crafted 2D drawn animation. The film does not feature a voice over – the indexical…
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Documentary animator Ng’endo Mukii on Facebook uses animation to challenge hegemonic representation. She has written on and spoken about her use of animation to document and explore personal histories and identity, on ideals of beauty, and on the problematic representation of indigenous people through traditional documentary. Mukii recently published a follow up to this final…
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Escapology: The art of addiction is a short animated documentary about addiction which attempts to be non-judgmental while avoiding gritty drug cliches. This film was recently released on Vice Media’s online platforms and received over half a million views in the first week.
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We were thrilled to be part of this years Factual Animation Film Fuss festival: hosting an event, giving our first ever award, and mingling with the great and the good of the UK animated documentary crowd. The festival is in its second year, run by Daniel Murtha, and hosted at the Genesis Cinema in London,…
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