The
highlight of Animated Exeter 2003 was the UK premiere of The Folimage
Adventure from France. This exhibition of over 400 documents included
scripts, storyboards, original drawings, sets, models, puppets and
photographs, and provided a unique and inspirational insight into
the work of award winning animators. A superb retrospective screening
of Folimage Studio films were also screened and Oscar winning animation
film director, Michael Dudok de Wit both opened the exhibition and
introduced the films.
Other films
included the delightful Italian children’s feature, Lucky
and Zorba, for older young people Mercano the Martian from Argentina
and the Taiwanese Grandma and her Ghosts. The international short
film programme's continue to attract an enthusiastic audience.
Other festival
favourites included an exhibition from Cosgrove Hall Films, creators
of cult classics such as Dangermouse, Jamie and the Magic Torch,
and Count Duckula. And the legendary Tony Hart delighted an audience
of all ages in a sell out presentation.
The Careers
Day provided an ideal opportunity to find out more. Representatives
from some of the country’s top animation training courses
appeared alongside professionals from the animation industry, talking
about the state of the industry today, leading to an electrifying
debate that thrilled the packed out audience.
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