FLIP is billed as the Midlands’ only animation festival. Organised by the Light House Media Centre in Wolverhampton, it celebrates animation produced regionally, nationally and internationally and aims to inspire and entertain people of all ages. This year’s festival is being held over three days at venues in Wolverhampton and Birmingham, from Thursday 27th of October to Saturday 29th of October 2005. The programme is packed with screenings, debates, hands-on workshops, demonstrations and opportunities to hear from industry specialists. For more information, see the festival's website: www.plotonline.co.uk/flip The Light House recommends pre-booking for all events, and the purchase of an appropriate Festival Pass is required. FLIP FESTIVAL PROGRAMME: THURSDAY FLIP LAUNCH & SE3D SHOWCASE SCREENING - FREE EVENT
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THURSDAY 27 OCTOBER 7.00PM - 9.00PM
VENUE: CUSTARD FACTORY, GIBB STREET, BIRMINGHAM The FLIP festival kicks off at the Custard Factory in Birmingham, linking with Ideasfactory West Midlands’ Creative Festival 05. In 2004, the SE3D animation scheme offered free access to 12 groups of animators to Hewlett Packard Labs’ high powered computers. The project involved animators, digital artists and production companies. SE3D animators David Ledsam and Stuart Barnecutt of Wolverhampton based studio Screenburn and project co-ordinator Clare Reddington will discuss the scheme, the technology behind it and present the completed films. FRIDAY FLIP FAIR - FREE EVENT FRIDAY 28 OCTOBER 10.30AM - 5.00PM
VENUE: LIGHT HOUSE COURTYARD
All day animation information fair in the Light House Courtyard, within the Chubb Buildings. Exhibitors include NESTA futurelab, Kisky Netmedia, Skillset and other regional and national support agencies. SCREENING: DANISH SLICES FRI 28 OCTOBER 10.30 - 11.30AM
VENUE: LIGHT HOUSE, STUDIO CINEMA
This is an opportunity to see some inventive and innovative animation from Denmark. This screening will feature award winning animations from the National Film School of Denmark, whose past graduates have included internationally acclaimed directors Lars Von Trier, Susanne Bier and Thomas Vinterberg. Bjørno & Bingo by Sabine Ravn will be shown, which in the last year has picked up five ‘best animation’ awards. SCREENING: BBC THREE, NEW ANIMATORS SHORTLIST 2005 FRIDAY 28 OCTOBER 11.45AM - 12.45PM
VENUE: LIGHT HOUSE, STUDIO CINEMA
This is a chance to see all the films short-listed for the BBC New Talent: BBC Three, New Animators Award. The scheme has invited submissions from up and coming animators, brimming with distinctive ideas. The winner will have their film featured on BBC Three and may also receive funding to develop an animation project. Helen Nabarro from BBC Bristol will introduce the screening and talk about the scheme. INDUSTRY PANEL 1: GETTING INTO THE INDUSTRY FRI 28 OCTOBER 1.30 - 2.30PM
VENUE: LIGHT HOUSE, CINEMA 1
This panel will offer advice for those who are trying to get a foot in the door of the animation industry. The panel will include Ruth Fielding (animation consultant for Channel 4 and producer at Lupus Films), Skillset’s Animation Forum, Dan Lawson (New Talent Manager, Screen West Midlands) and Shaun Magher (Director and Animation supervisor whose clients include Aardman and Hibbert Ralph). SCREENING: ANIMATE! 2005 FRI 28 OCTOBER 2.45 - 3.45PM
VENUE: LIGHT HOUSE, CINEMA 1
Exclusive FLIP preview of this year's animate! tv commissions. “Six exciting new works take startling graphic journeys, reveal unsettling undercurrents and discover dazzling digital domains”, says the Light House. Animations being shown, will include: As the Crow Flies by Carolina Melis & Susanne Flender, ‘Careful’ by Damian Gascoigne, ‘Flight’ by Dryden Goodwin, ‘Rabbit’ by Run Wrake, Sweet Salt by Katerina Athanasopoulou and ‘Who I Am and What I Want’ by David Shrigley & Chris Shepherd. INDUSTRY PANEL 2: NEW DIRECTIONS FOR ANIMATORS
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FRI 28 OCTOBER 4.00 - 5.00PM
VENUE: LIGHT HOUSE, CINEMA 1
This panel will look at non-traditional routes for animators, including developments in mobile technology and games, opportunities for animators and the skills and qualities needed to get into these areas. This mixed panel includes Blitz Games, Drew Wilkins from Fish in a Bottle, Andrew Wilson from Pocket Shorts and Jonny Ford from Finger Industries. ALAN BATSON - RECEPTION FRI 28 OCTOBER 5.45 – 7.15PM
VENUE: LIGHT HOUSE, CINEMA 1
Drinks Reception and Welcome from Derrick Anderson CBE, Chief Executive of Wolverhampton City Council. TALK: ALAN BATSON - 6.30 – 7.15PM Having served in the advertising field for many years as an Art Director gaining experience in all aspects of design, Alan went into the character design market for the animation and games industries. He has worked as a designer for characters, merchandise and publishing on projects for a varied client base including Hanna- Barbera, 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros, the BBC and Hasbro. Alan has been trained by Disney and has operated a freelance career working closely with the Walt Disney Company for over 10 years on Standard, Classic and Pixar characters. He is currently working with West Midlands based studio, The CharacterShop, as production designer on Friends and Heroes, a 39 episode children’s adventure series. REGIONAL FORUM & SCREENING FRI 28 OCTOBER 7.30 – 10.00PM
VENUE: LIGHT HOUSE, CINEMA 1 This event will bring together leading animation companies from the Midlands, who will review the region’s animation sector, with input from regional and national agencies who can offer different perspectives on the state of the industry. This is an opportunity to find out about the animation industry, network with key companies and agencies and have your say. REGIONAL SCREENING - 8.45 - 10.00PM This screening will showcase some of the best work from the region, followed by Q&As with some of the animators. Drinks and networking to follow. SATURDAY FAMILY ANIMATION WORKSHOP SAT 29 OCTOBER 10.30AM - 12.30PM - FREE EVENT
VENUE: W’TON ART GALLERY Bring your ideas to life in this hands-on 2D animation workshop for children and families.
Advance booking recommended due to limited places.
Children under 8 years need to be accompanied by an adult. TEACHERS’ ANIMATION WORKSHOPS
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SAT 29 OCTOBER 10.30AM - 5.00PM
VENUE: LIGHT HOUSE
Teachers are invited to spend the day with qualified, experienced animators
at Light House, learning animation techniques with 3D clay models and
computers. The sessions will be practical, informative and fun.
Cost: £35 (including lunch and refreshments). Advance booking essential.
Contact Kathryn Beattie on 01902 716055 kathryn@light-house.co.uk
This event has been part-organised by the specialist status Media Arts Centre based at Thomas Adams School in Shropshire. FLIPPERS: SCREENING OF YOUNG PEOPLES' ANIMATION SAT 29 OCTOBER 2.30 - 3.30PM AND 3.45 - 4.45PM (2 SCREENINGS) - FREE EVENT
VENUE: LIGHT HOUSE, CINEMA 1
This event will showcase a range of animation work produced by children and young people in the region, ranging from primary school to sixth form age and including specially commissioned educational projects produced by Light House. This event has been part-organised by the specialist status Media Arts Centre based at Thomas Adams School in Shropshire. Advance booking essential. SCREENING: HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE (U) SAT 29 OCTOBER 1.00 - 3.15PM AND 5.30 - 7.40PM (2 FLIP SCREENINGS)
VENUE: LIGHT HOUSE, STUDIO CINEMA The latest offering from well-known animatior Miyazaki Hayao. Based on the novel of the same title by the British children's author Diana Wynne Jones.
BBFC Advice: contains mild peril. INDUSTRY PANEL: ANIMATOR’S SURVIVAL GUIDE TO THE MIDLANDS SAT 29 OCTOBER 3.45 – 4.45PM
VENUE: LIGHT HOUSE, STUDIO CINEMA This panel will explore the options available to new graduates / animators based in the midlands. The session will introduce a number of practicing animators who have managed to make it in the midlands and who can pass on valuable insights and experiences. SCREENING: AIR SAT 29 OCTOBER 5.00 - 6.15PM
VENUE: LIGHT HOUSE, CINEMA 1 The AIR (Animator in Residency) Scheme, funded by Channel 4 and based at the National Museum of Photography, Film & TV, supports the creative development work of talented animation graduates, with a particular focus on the craft of the discipline. This screening will showcase recent work from the scheme and will be followed by a Q&A with some of the animators and the scheme co-ordinator. STUDENT COMPETITION SCREENING SAT 29 OCTOBER 7.15 – 8.45PM
VENUE: LIGHT HOUSE, CINEMA 1
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This screening will showcase the 18 shortlisted films submitted by Staffordshire University, the University of Wolverhampton and the University of Central England. The screening will be followed by an announcement of the winners. This year’s judges include Ruth Fielding, Channel 4 consultant and NESTA talent scout, local animation studio Screenburn Ltd, Nicola Scurlock from PS Creative, animation director Chris Randall, and Sam Hope from Exposure Animation. SCREENING: ESTINGS & FLIP PARTY SAT 29 OCTOBER 8.45PM - LATE
VENUE: LIGHT HOUSE BAR, GALLERY & CINEMA E4 and Creative Review invited up and coming talent to surprise, delight and make them fear for their sanity with ESTINGS 3. The results of this competition can be seen at this special festival premiere which will showcase the winner and the 24 shortlisted submissions. This year’s winner, Olly Reid, has since been commissioned by E4 to make a series of idents and animations for the station. FESTIVAL PASSES: Friday day pass £4 (£3 conc) (10.30-5pm)
Friday evening pass £4 (£3 conc) (5.45pm-late)
Friday combined day & evening pass £7 (£5.50 conc)
Saturday day/evening pass £6 (£4 conc)
Festival pass for all events £12 (£8 conc)
(concessions: senior citizens, under 18s, es40, nus and leisure card) Festival passes do not include the teachers’ animation
workshop, which is £35. MORE INFORMATION: To register your interest and book your place at flip, contact
Wendy Jones on 01902 716055 or email: flip@light-house.co.uk For more information, see: www.plotonline.co.uk/flip | 
