British Animated Short Film Award (15)

Tuesday 12 Nov 2024 - 20:10
HOME - Cinema 2
Runtime: 80 mins (approx.)

Join us for journey into the heart of contemporary British animation and experience a unique cinematic showcase. From charming tales to thought-provoking narratives, immerse yourself in the creativity and innovation of British animators and discover the filmmaking voices that make the UK a world power in creativity.

This screening carries the following trigger warnings for content: Mental Health, Hateful Language. Trigger warning content categories used are courtesy of the Film and TV Charity's advice: https://wholepicturetoolkit.org.uk/in-production/work-well-with-vulnerable-contributors-and-sensitive-content/trigger-warning-guidance-and-sample-wording/

Films in this programme

Root Note

Dir. Guy Larsen // United Kingdom

Four starving plants scavenge to exist on the edge of an arid slate mine.

To Break A Circle

Dir. Kalia Firester // United Kingdom

In a quiet small Northern Irish town, remaining residents live in the shadow of an ancient stone circle.

Bonfire

Dir. David McShane // United Kingdom

Isaac weaves through various friends at a Bonfire night, wondering whether he should send pictures to the man on his phone.

Making Mountains

Dir. Sammi Duong // United Kingdom

A chaotic stream of consciousness of a person navigating the difficulties of her anxious mind.

And Granny Would Dance

Dir. Maryam Mohajer // United Kingdom

Marmar listens to the stories told by her grandmother’s friends as they play an illicit game of cards.

[S]

Dir. Mario Radev // United Kingdom

[S] delves into an immersive loop of organic forms, reflecting on the entangled nature of life and art.

Mee and Burd

Dir. Greg McLeod // United Kingdom

A post-operative existential crisis inspires an animator to make a film about a post-operative existential crisis.

For You

Dir. Luca Paulli // United Kingdom

A touching letter from a father to his two-year-old son, capturing a summer day in the park

The Smell of Chicken

Dir. Sivan Raphaely // United Kingdom

During Shabbat dinner, when Granny Sima bites into the roast chicken, she transforms into a ravenous beast.