Animated Commercial Curiosities (12A)
Wednesday 13 Nov 2024 - 16:40
HOME - Cinema 2
Runtime: 60 mins (approx.)
Those wonderful short films we see again and again, music videos, interstitials, adverts, explainers and more demonstrate a wealth of animation styles and ideas. Come and see the very best creative responses that shape the world around us.
This screening carries the following trigger warnings for content: War, Death and Dying, Blood, Hateful Language, Abuse. 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
High Street Repeat
Dir. Osbert Parker, Laurie Hill // United Kingdom
An experimental collage film commissioned by the Migration Museum for its Taking Care of Business exhibition.
Need a Good Sleep?
Dir. Joseph Wallace // United Kingdom
A diverse collection of characters fall asleep whilst listening to 'The Sleeping Forecast' in this hand-crafted stop motion spot for the BBC Sounds podcast.
Cuisine Exchange
Dir. Yves Geleyn, Michael Thurmeier // United States
A heartwarming tale about how great food connects us all.
Exile
Dir. Jeremiah Dickey // United States
An animated excerpt from documentary “Jamala: Songs of Freedom” illustrates the plight of a single mother and her children during the Soviet purge of Crimean Tatars at the end of WW2.
Welcome to the City of Love
Dir. Fx Goby // United Kingdom
Paris has never seen a love like this. Nexus Studios’ director Fx Goby draws a close parallel between romantic love and the passion athletes feel for their sports in this launch film for the BBC’s Paris 2024 Olympic Games coverage.
Eyes on Porn
Dir. Joseph Clark // United Kingdom
The average age someone sees pornography for the first time is 11... so we need to talk about it.
Pune Design Festival Versus Ident Film
Dir. Suresh Eriyat // India
The ident for the latest edition of the Pune Design Festival shows how designers tackle challenges and find great solutions.
The Unseen
Dir. Francesco Guarini // United Kingdom
Timo is busy making his nest, when he hears a reply to his mating call. Desperate to find his mate, he takes flight, only to find the source of the reply is not what he had hoped.
Once Upon a Tree
Dir. Dan Marsh // United States
This holiday spot shows two humble protagonists and their deep desire for closeness.
Honkytonk’s Dream
Dir. Laurie Hill // United Kingdom
It's bedtime in Pymmes Park. Honkytonk the duck sleeps and dreams.
Dying for Beginners
Dir. Emily Downe // United Kingdom
A short animation takes a gentle step by step journey through the process of dying voiced by palliative care doctor, Dr Kathryn Mannix.
We Campaign Because They Can’t
Dir. Blue Zoo // United Kingdom
A series of short films following creatures taking a stand against the destruction of their habitat whilst encouraging viewers to support RSPB's conservation.
Between the Legs – Elsa Y Elmar
Dir. Frederick Venet // France
A woman getting ready for a date is unexpectedly transported into a surreal and psychedelic realm that symbolises the struggles and challenges of womanhood.
Let U Go
Dir. Jean-Baptiste Bertholom // France
One night, Pyjama awakens when his bed comes to life and carries him away in a strange and magical dance.
Postmates: This Is Your Brain on Food
Dir. Harry Butt, Laurie Rowan, Angela Kirkwood, Shynola // United Kingdom
This short series of ads highlights dishes available through the Postmates app.
47
Dir. Paulo Garcia // Canada
A hand-made, animated stop-motion film created not just for, but by the Down syndrome community.
I Had Nothing
Dir. Elyse Kelly // United States
To protect the woman she loves, V is forced to flee her homeland of Congo.
One Final Day
Dir. Paul Hollingsworth // United States
Two young soldiers on different sides of history begin to question the war that they once glorified, and are forced to choose how to respond.
In Sync with the Sun
Dir. Emily Downe // United Kingdom
In an artificial world caught in the cycle of obsessive productivity, one human struggling to keep up is faced with a choice.
The Seed
Dir. Suresh Eriyat // India
Eeksaurus have passion for designing, planning, and producing from the initial seed of an idea it is nurtured and supported to grow into a tree.
Maybe Man – AJR
Dir. Edoardo Ranaboldo // United States
Animated music video for the band AJR from their album "Maybe Man".
Book Tickets
Animated Commercial Curiosities (12A)
Time: Mon, 11 Nov - 16:15
Venue: HOME - Cinema 2
Animated Commercial Curiosities (12A)
Time: Wed, 13 Nov - 16:40
Venue: HOME - Cinema 2
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