Animation
Flatpack: Dots and Loops
“Flatpack returns to its roots for a sociable evening of short films in the Oobleck, the Custard Factory’s latest addition. We hope Dots and Loops will become a regular gathering of animation people and animated people, an opportunity to meet folks, have a drink and watch some really good work. This inaugural edition will include: … [Read more…]
Degree Shows 2014
After years of hard work, late nights and pushing their creativity to the limits it is time for this years graduates to present the 2014 BA Degree Shows. Over the next few days some of the West Midlands finest universities will be exhibiting a wide range of work from fashion and textiles, fine art, photography … [Read more…]
Bournville Rest House Craft Competition
To mark the centenary year of the Rest House on Bournville Green, Bournville Village Trust are looking for local residents to enter their craft competition to help celebrate the building’s history. The iconic building in Bournville was originally a gift to George and Elizabeth Cadbury by employees from Cadbury factories around the world to celebrate … [Read more…]
Yamination Studios
Digbeth based Yamination Studios have launched a kickstarter to help them reach completion of their new animation ‘At-issue’: Yamination is the hub of multi-award winning stop-motion/frame animator, Drew Roper. ‘At-issue’ is his brand new short film about Bartholomew, an unemployed lovable puppet, and his audition for the dream job – acting. But when a bizarre affliction strikes, he … [Read more…]
Tonight: Shorts on Walls at the Victoria
Last minute call out for the Shorts on Walls animation event on TONIGHT (27th November) at the Victoria from 7pm. It promises to show a collection of local animators projected on the upstairs room of the pub. Heres more info from the organisers Animation Forum West Midlands: After much delay, Shorts on Walls is back … [Read more…]
KINO 10, Stirchley Happenings & Capsule tickets
KINO 10 have two events on in south Birmingham tomorrow. The first is OPEN YOUR NOGGIN in collaboration with Stirchley community cheerleaders Stirchley Happenings. KINO 10 have programmed a series of short kids films, suitable for all ages. It’s being screened upstairs at T.A.S.C.O.S (the Ten Acres and Stirchley Co-operative Society Social Club) on Hazelwell Lane, … [Read more…]
Aardman and Isobel recreate Birmingham
“Having rehabilitated the reputations of single men whose best friends are dogs (Wallace & Gromit) and pirates (Pirates), top animation studio Aardman have turned their talents to Britain’s most unfairly maligned city. They joined forces with Isobel to create a new campaign for Birmingham’s Bullring shopping centre, creating a four-tier revolving model incorporating quirky interpretations … [Read more…]