Animator in Residence 2009 launched!

We are pleased to announce the launch of our Animator in Residence scheme for 2009. Now in its 4th year, this highly successful scheme offers a one month residency to an experienced animator/director starting mid-May to mid-June 2009 (exact start date to be negotiated with the successful applicant). The successful applicant will work in-house with a small group of students to complete a 30-90 seconds film of their own design.

Deadline for submission is 20th April 2009. For further information, application details and to view previous AiR alumni please visit our AiR scheme website which is temporarily housed here.

All the best with your application! Any further details required please contact us directly.

Felix Massie's new film

Felix Massie (with funding from the UK Film Council, South West Screen and Aardman) completed his second film last year. It's called, 'The surprise demise of Francis Cooper's mother' and is the story of Francis Cooper and his mother; Emily Maddison and that man's face; and Craig MacKay and his cat.

You can see a short clip below and a complete list of credits and promotional stills here.



It has so far been shown at Animex, Encounters and the Northern Lights Film Festivals and is also being shown at Animated Exeter this weekend in the Screen Out Loud category (Sunday 15th, 4.30pm) and in competition at Florida Film Festival in April.