In The Frame: Taking Animation Seriously

How many times do we need to hear that animation is not a genre? How many times do we need to hear that animation is not just for children? How many times do we have to have this conversation? Hopefully, just one more time!

As part of our yearly introspective look at the animation industry this year we will ask how we can get distributors, streamers and the public at large to take animation seriously and what cultural barriers or misunderstandings might be getting in the way of this goal.

The conversation will hopefully lead to ways in which we can frame animation beyond the animation industry and how we might foster a better understanding for those worried about the capabilities of animation with an audience. Helping us diagnose the issue and attempt to put things right is a panel of experts that all share in our mission to take animation seriously.

Guests

Denis Do

Denis Do is a film director, he directed the feature Funan and is currently working on The Forest of Miss Tang, and a new feature called Sorya.

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Hanna Ines Flint

Hanna is a London-based film critic, culture commentator and author of mixed British-Tunisian heritage.

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Tom Stewart

Tom Stewart joined the team in August 2018 to set up the UK distribution arm Parkland Entertainment and serves as Acquisitions & Distribution Director. An industry veteran, Tom held the position of acquisitions director at Arrow Films for 8 years. He has also worked at Thames / Fremantle Media and Metrodome Distribution that cover over 30 years in the Industry

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