I am loving the new Postman Pat advert for Spec-savers. If you haven’t seen it yet .. here it is….
There is also a fascinating making of too …..
I grew up on Postman Pat. It was one of my first introductions to animation as a child and what probably got me hooked on doing it myself. So was delighted to see this advert and am very envious of the people who got to work on it.
The 2009 Coney Island Film Festival will feature my latest animation ‘Sensations of the Season’.
This is really exciting as the theme of this animation is based around a freak show … so to be shown at Coney Island (which is the last place in the USA where you can experience the thrill of a traditional ten-in-one circus sideshow) makes it a real hoot.
If you don’t already know .. ‘Sensations of the Season’ is an animated accompliment I made for the bizarre music of Onethirtyeight.
We are featured on there press release HERE.
Please all come along and see ‘Sensations of the Season’ at it’s second public showing in the world!
As you can see there is a new heading for this blog featuring two new characters. They are called Witch and Witchy and feature in my future animation series ‘Creepy Treats’.
Here is another of Witchy…
You can follow my animators diary to find out more HERE.
Good news everyone … my latest animation ‘Sensations of the Season’ will have it’s first showing at The Kings Theatre Albert Road Southsea PO5 2QJ.
At 7:30pm Sunday 23 August, 2009. Tickets £3 (Advance) £4 (On the door).
This is showing as part of the Shorts Cut film festival … more details HERE.
Sensations of the Season mixes my animation with the music of Onethirtyeight … creating one of the freakiest freak shows you’ve ever seen.
The evenings running order is as follows….
The Club – directed by Guy Murray-Brown. (Documentary) An enigmatic and humorous look at the people who work at the Elegance strip club in Portsmouth – 9 minutes.
Dear Father – written and directed directed by David Walsh. (Drama) A dying veteran needs the help of his second son, Matthew. Their relationship is distant, and it becomes clear Matthew is not the father’s favourite – tensions builds as jealousy sets in – 10 minutes.
Spike – directed by James Williams. (Drama) Have you ever seen someone and wondered what kind of person they are, what kind of life they lead? – 5 Minutes.
Would Like to Meet… – directed by Trevor de Silva. (Comedy) An eight year old boy plays Cupid for his single mum, but his methods are somewhat unorthodox – 10 minutes.
No Diving – directed by Roy Hanney and Jez Stevens. (Documentary) Though its future is uncertain, memories of Hilsea Lido live on through a celebration of architectural heritage and community memory using video projections of archive footage projected on the walls of this famous venue – 11 minutes.
Me Plus One – directed by Russell Oastler. (Documentary) 21 year old single mum Vicki Parks faces the harsh realities and frustrations of choosing to have a child at a young age. The film explores how her choice has affected her relationships with friends, family and partners – 9 minutes
Almost – directed by Jim Willis. (Drama) A young girl tries to cope with a teenage dilemma – 4 minutes.
Current – directed by Ben Fenner. (Drama) Jess has found a new friend in Bill, as the pair escape the struggles of teen life, Jess tries to make sense of her feelings for Bill – 7 minutes.
Less Than Romantic – Directed by Simon Hatt. (Comedy) Alex has two days to find a girlfriend, recover his brothers half of the inheritance, and polish the trophies! No pressure – 10 Minutes
Sensations of the Season – directed by Jan Stephens. (Animation) Roll Up! Roll Up! Come see Unzie and his Fantastical Freak Show – 5 Minutes.
The Caretaker (Drama) A drama set and filmed in the Kings Theatre – 15 Minutes.
See you there x
Studio Ghibli -who brought you such stunners as ‘Spirited Away’ and ‘Howls Moving Castle’- have a new trailer online for their latest animation ‘Ponyo’… and it looks stunning.
View HERE.
Michael Kupperman the bizarrely brilliant cartoonist has a new animation on Adult Swim .. bringing to life some of his best characters .. including Snake and Bacon.
See HERE.
Yes …. as i’ve blogged before – there is now a film version of the quirky short French animation series ‘A Town Called Panic’.
There is now a new web side devoted to the movie HERE – this is an english translation of the site.
They now have a wonderful little clip from the film which looks absolutely stunning. It’s just like the Town Called Panic we know and love – only more filmic and more polished. See below….
There is also a little making of video below….
Can’t wait.
