Projects in categories: Animation

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Sequel to the 2000 Aardman Animation hit film CHICKEN RUN. Sequel to the 2000 Aardman Animation hit film CHICKEN RUN - Having pulled off a death-defying escape from Tweedy’s farm, Ginger has finally found her dream – a peaceful island sanctuary for the whole flock, far from the dangers of the human world. When she and Rocky hatch a little girl called Molly, Ginger’s happy ending seems complete. But back on the mainland the whole of chicken-kind faces a new and terrible threat. For Ginger and her team, even if it means putting their own hard-won freedom at risk – this time, they’re breaking in! Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2023 - World premiere

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The story explores self-discovery and healing, using containers as a metaphor for safe spaces. Through 2D animation and stop motion, it constructs a poetic narrative, reflecting sensibility and identity fragmentation with pottery and clay. Official Selection Animafest Zagreb 2024

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A live cinema performance about a world where global cultures are nearing extinction. The protagonists are led by Meenakshi, a ‘cultural cyborg’ built to preserve Indian heritage and create harmony through Indian performative traditions. The immersive visuals consist of 3D video games, AI art and motion captured dance, while presenting an anthology of stories from India in 2079 AD, following a motley crew who playfully connect heritage, science and society through the lens of emergent Indian electro-classical dance music. Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2023

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A noir-ish tale centred around a packet of menthol Vogue cigarettes, moving between Sri Lanka and the UK. Intrigued by the allure of a mysterious woman and political espionage, our narrator finds herself enticed into an addiction. Created with cut out animation using entirely painted fabric and embroidered parts. Official Selection Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival PÖFF Shorts 2023 - World premiere

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A live action-stopmotion hybrid horror. Fei is the top violinist in her elite youth orchestra. When another Chinese violinist arrives to challenge her place, Fei’s anxieties and internalized racism grow to take monstrous physical form. They whisper to her, urging her to be the best, no matter the cost. Official Selection Toronto International Film Festival 2023 - World premiere Official Selection Sundance Film Festival 2024 Official Selection SXSW Film Festival 2024

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One man’s obsession with crisps becomes unhealthy... and it’s not because he’s eating them. Tom’s all-consuming quest for the truth takes him on a journey into the unknown in this animated comedy short about nostalgia, corporate conspiracy and bear-shaped potato snacks. Official Selection Cardiff Animation Festival 2023

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Emotional repair through wool. VISIBLE MENDING reclaims the role knitting plays in many people's lives; helping them face adversity, calm anxiety, and make crucial social connections. A group of stop motion knitted objects tell stories about how they have used knitting to mend themselves, even if the repair is temporary. BAFTA Film Awards 2024 - Nomination - Best British Short Animation

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Mary, Billybud, and Fumbleton are three tiny humans who star in a kids' TV series called “Wander to Wonder”. After the creator dies, they are left alone in the studio. Struggling to find enough to eat, they continue to make increasingly strange episodes for their fans. Official Selection Venice Film Festival 2023 - World premiere Official Selection International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) 2024 Official Selection SXSW (South by Southwest) Film Festival 2024 British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) Awards 2024 - Winner - Best British Short Film BAFTA Film Awards 2025 - Winner - Best British Short Animation Academy Awards 2025 - Oscar Nomination - Best Animated Short Film

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In a world where beauty is a woman’s s currency, one girl trades her face to be beautiful.

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An animated documentary that explores ghosts and gentrification in Shepherd's Bush Market using 2D digital animation, live action footage, oral histories, memories, and archival images.The film presents this West London market as a vital urban common, a site for community, care, and resistance in a predominantly immigrant neighbourhood.

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An animated short film about breakfast and one man blowing the role of a lifetime. A brother and sister approach a diner cook to play their father in an upcoming movie about his life. Their father was very, very famous. The diner cook is not famous. He must try harder... Official Selection London International Animation Festival 2023

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48 hours in the life of Jonny, a young straight white man clumsily cruising through big city life. Between dates, neighbours and old friends, Jonny’s idea of who he is and who he wants to be are tested. Official Selection Manchester Animation Festival 2023 - Winner Best British Short Official Selection Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival 2024 - Labo Competition