National Poetry Day 2012

I was approached by the Southbank Centre again this year to create some animations for their live poetry event to celebrate National Poetry Day on 3rd October. Based on the theme of 'stars', I created animated typography in the style of constellations spelling out the names of poets such as John Cooper Clarke and Roger McGough.

http://www.poetrysociety.org.uk/events/event/2026/

Dear Foreigner at Making Tracks

Dear Foreigner will undertake a live re-scoring accompaniment at Making Tracks, a very fine cinematic event taking place at Richmix on 18th October.

Full details here:
http://whirlygigcinema.com/makingtracks/

See the film with subtitles here
http://vimeo.com/37618570

A Wondrous Place

I was approached by theatre director Chris Meads way back in 2010 to be involved in a new multi disciplinary theatre project called 'A Wondrous Place'. After completing the research and development process last year, the identity design work is now complete and blog up and running.
I will soon be starting the production work of the animated backdrops, ready for the live performances next year. In the meantime there is a guest curator from various arts and culture disciplines on the blog every week: http://northernspirit.org.uk/.
Check out The Guardians write up of the project complete with my published artwork on their blog: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/the-northerner/2012/sep/17/theatre-grim-up-north-leeds-liverpool-manchester-sheffield

New commission live

I was approached by Milan based SkinCeuticals to create a short film piece based on one of their products. Taking on board the 'beauty in a bottle' theme, this mixed media piece is a composite of found footage throughout the last century.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WjDbbuE43E&feature=plcp

Van D'or award nomination

New comedy short 'Computer Love' has been shortlisted for the Van D'or award, and will be later travelling to Cannes as part of Canne in a Van. http://www.cannesinavan.com/mobile-film-festival/the-van-dor-awards/
This new animation tells the story of a computer who finds himself so heartbroken, he is unable to render anymore.

Underwire festival in Manchester

Dear Foreigner will be screening in Manchester for the first time as part of the Underwire UK tour, introduced by Steph Angel one of the composers of the score.
August 2nd 7 - 10pm, full details here http://www.underwirefestival.com/networking/

Dear Foreigner at Short Film Showcase Suitcase

Dear Foreigner will be screening again in London, this time in Brick Lane at this event showcasing animation and short film from around the world. July 18th at 7.45, full details on link below

https://www.facebook.com/events/484139348278281/