Encounters 2012 Catalogue by Mireia O'Prey

18TH ENCOUNTERS SHORT FILM AND ANIMATION FESTIVAL 18 – 23 SEPTEMBER 2012 ARNOLFINI & WATERSHED ENCOUNTERS-FESTIVAL.ORG.UK creative england

Available: 18th to 23rd September 2012

WELCOME Welcome to the 18th edition of Bristol’s Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival. As it reaches adult life the Festival is showing signs of growing up and getting serious. With a new slot in September, it also brings with it a new Artistic Director and a new Short Film Programmer, reflecting a fresh approach with diverse tastes represented in the film selections.

“Showing signs of growing up and getting serious”

“Short filmmaking is the lab of the film industry; a space where new talent shape their ideas” There are a number of reasons for the change of dates to September, chief amongst them that timing-wise it makes the eligibility of filmmakers for BAFTA, Oscar and European Film Awards nominations more practical. Another reason, less imperative in the film world but significant nonetheless, is the lighter

Whilst the team members have had their heads down coping with a challenging shorter year, as well as the internal changes at the Festival, the wider industry has been developing. The BFI consolidating and confirming its aims and objectives; Creative England ploughing forward with championing and developing regional talent and Europe developing a new MEDIA programme. There are more changes to come. The impact of the global economic situation has not gone unnoticed, with a massive decrease in sponsorship available for the Festival. However, this has encouraged us to work with our partners in new and innovative ways. Of course, we must not forget

days. Why and how is this significant? Because of the opportunity these conditions make for festival delegates from afar to engage with Bristol. In November more often than not the weather is miserable and dark by 3pm. Perfect conditions for film watching, I accept, but in September there are more opportunities to engage with the city which include nearby cultural attractions from the recently opened M Shed to the refurbished Bristol Old Vic Theatre and Brisfest at Ashton Court. The Festival becomes not only about films and filmmaking but also about an experience of Bristol. However, Encounters at its heart is about promoting, profiling and giving a platform to new filmmaking talent. Short filmmaking is the lab of the film industry; a space where new talents shape their ideas. Over six days we get a burst of the energy and imagination that will help define future filmmaking. We also celebrate the rich history of short filmmaking and the cultural connections that spring from filmmakers and their films. Just some of the highlights are; a Focus on Finland which features work

the continued support from the major industry bodies who enable Encounters to increase audience reach and to develop and nurture new talent locally (Bristol City Council); regionally (Creative England); nationally (BFI) and internationally (MEDIA). Without this support and endorsement the Festival simply would not be possible. We must also thank the tireless efforts of the staff and volunteers of Encounters who work with such enthusiasm and devotion. In this new chapter for the Festival we look forward to enjoying what’s on offer, and with its new date, this may even be set against a new sunny Bristol backdrop, with many events happening in new and unusual venues. This is the start of a new exciting journey as the Festival continues to grow, develop and remain the leading short film destination in the UK. We hope you too enjoy all that is on offer. David Sproxton, Chair of Encounters Board, Executive Chairman Aardman Animations Liz Harkman, Managing Director

courtesy of two of the most influential film festivals, Tampere and Midnight Sun; an extraordinary programme of early Russian experiments in 3D animation and live action; and a selection of feature films in our Shorts2Features strand. Another key element to the festival are the opportunities to meet filmmakers and practitioners, hear more about their work and share insights into the creative process and lessons learned about the famously fickle filmmaking world. There are a host of formal events from an in conversation with the exceptional producing talent that is Jeremy Thomas, and a focus on animator Paul Bush, to “meet the ......” sessions. There are many opportunities to meet filmmakers informally at any of the festival’s venues café’s and bars where, in my experience, the really serious networking and cultural connections are made. So enjoy the new September festival and explore the rich cultural attractions of the city outside. Mark Cosgrove, Artistic Director

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2. Gala Events

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CONTENTERTAINMENT........................................47 TO SCORE OR UNDERSCORE...............................47 FUNDING & OPPORTUNITIES.............................. 48 SHORTS ON SCREEN........................................... 48 SUCCESSFUL CO-PRODUCTION.......................... 48 FILMWORKS: IT BEGINS WITH AN IDEA............... 48 THE WAY TO DOCUMENTARY............................... 49

INTRODUCTION & AWARDS................................. 92 INTERNATIONAL JURY................................. 93 – 94 DOCUMENTARY JURY.......................................... 95 DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE........................ 96 – 97 INT 1: ALL WORK & NO PLAY..................... 98 – 100 INT 2: WE ARE FAMILY............................ 101 – 102 INT 3: PATHS COLLIDE............................ 103 – 104 INT 4: THE KIDS ARE NOT ALL RIGHT...... 105 – 106 INT 5: IN CONTROL?................................ 107 – 108 INT 6: TAKE ME OUT................................ 109 – 110 INT 7: A STEP TO FAR...............................111 – 112 BRIT 1: LOOSE ENDS................................113 – 114 BRIT 2: A SENSE OF PLACE......................115 – 116 BRIT 3: POWER GAMES............................117 – 118 BRIT 4: OFF THE RADAR......................... 119 – 121

7. Panels & Masterclasses

10. Brief Encounters

MEET THE FUTURE ENCOUNTERS............... 40 – 41 MEET THE PROGRAMMERS................................. 42 MEET THE AGENTS.............................................. 42 MEET THE BUYERS............................................. 42 MEET THE SW FILMMAKERS............................... 42 AFRICAN INTERACTIVE....................................... 43

6. Industry Focus

14. Fringe Programmes ANIMATION THERAPY........................................ 190 BLUESCREEN.....................................................191 HELLFIRE VIDEO CLUB.......................................191 INDEX...................................................... 192 – 195 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & THANKS.......... 196 – 197 EVENT PARTNERS............................................. 198 SUPPORTERS.................................................... 199

5. Shorts2Features INTRODUCTION................................................... 35 STRAWBERRY FIELDS......................................... 35 FLYING BLIND..................................................... 36 GRABBERS.......................................................... 37 BABELDOM......................................................... 38 PARANORMAN..................................................... 38

SHOOTING PEOPLE............................................. 65 UNDERWIRE........................................................ 65 3D & COLOUR ANIMATION FROM SOVIET RUSSIA........................................... 66 – 68 LONDON INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL......................... 69 PUSH ME IN 90 SECONDS........................... 70 – 71 SOME FINN DIFFERENT............................... 72 – 73 FINE FINNISH FRAMES................................ 74 – 76 AARDMAN: CLAYMATION............................ 78 – 79 AARDMAN: PIGS TO PIRATES!.................... 80 – 81 PAUL BUSH RETROSPECTIVE...................... 82 – 83 ANIMATE: MOVE ON UP...............................84 – 85 NEXUS STUDIO FOCUS: A PEEK INTO THE PAINTBOX....................... 86 – 87 CARTOON D’OR................................................... 89

13. Fresh Flix INTRODUCTION................................................. 186 INSIDE OUT PANEL............................................ 186 ANIMATION WORKSHOPS........................ 186 – 187 ELECTRIC DECEMBER........................................187

AARDMAN MODELS............................................. 30 NEXUS ‘FORMS’ INSTALLATION.......................... 30 RANDOM ACTS LUPUS.........................................31

9. Guest Programmes

4. Exhibitions & Installations

SOLAR CINEMA TOUR..........................................24 POP-UP CINE SAUNA.......................................... 25 OPEN-AIR 16MM SCREENING............................. 26 VINTAGE MOBILE CINEMA................................... 26 ANIJAM................................................................ 27 DARREN WALSH LIVE ANIMATION....................... 27

12. Mixed Competitions AWARDS & DEPICT JURY......................... 156 – 157 BEST OF THE SOUTH WEST..................... 158 – 162 NAHEMI STUDENT AWARDS.................... 164 – 166 LATE LOUNGE......................................... 168 – 171 TAKE ONE ACTION................................... 173 – 175 DEPICT! SHOWCASE............................... 177 – 179 CHILDREN’S JURY................................... 181 – 183

3. Free Events & Activities

INTRODUCTION & AWARDS................................124 ANIMATION JURY............................................... 125 ANI 1: FEATHERS & FUR......................... 126 – 131 ANI 2: THE TRIALS OF LIFE...................... 132 – 136 ANI 3: TOOTH & CLAW............................. 137 – 140 ANI 4: TIME PASSAGES........................... 141 – 144 ANI 5: ALL THINGS DECAY...................... 145 – 148 ANI 6: THE LIGHTER SIDE....................... 149 – 154

AARDMAN IN CONVERSATION..............................15 INVENTION OF 3D & COLOUR ANIMATION IN RUSSIA.........................................16 DIRECTORS UK PRESENTS SAM FELL....................17 FOCUS ON FINLAND.............................................19 JEREMY THOMAS IN CONVERSATION................... 20 BEAM...................................................................21 BAR SHORTS GOES RANDOM...............................21

8. Workshops CREATIVE BUSINESS OF PRODUCING ANIMATION.......................................................... 57 NEW FILM JOURNALISM...................................... 57 PERVASIVE MEDIA STUDIO: DROP IN TOURS...... 58 CASTING............................................................. 58 DOCUMENTARY PITCH PERFECT......................... 59 STEREO 3D IN A DAY........................................... 59 SETTING THE SCENE........................................... 60 AARDMAN RAPID-PROTOTYPING........................ 60 SUPER 8MM.........................................................61

11. Animated Encounters

WELCOME............................................................. 1 CONTENTS............................................................ 3 SCHEDULE...................................................... 5 – 9 ENJOYING ENCOUNTERS.....................................10 DELEGATE INFORMATION.....................................11 NETWORKING & RECEPTIONS............................. 12

GETTING IT WRITE: ANIMATION.......................... 49 PAUL BUSH MASTERCLASS..................................51 BAFTA CRAFT MASTERCLASS: LOL CRAWLEY.... 52 FILMMAKER FOCUS: KIM LONGINOTTO................................................ 53 INTRO TO INTERACTIVE DOCUMENTARY............ 54 FUTURE OF LOW COST VFX................................. 54

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WEDNESDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 10:00

BRIT 1: LOOSE ENDS (CS) WATERSHED C3 (P.113) ANI 1: FEATHERS AND FUR (CS) ARNOLFINI A (P.126) ANIMATION ON PRESCRIPTION (FRINGE) ARNOLFINI DS (P.190) STEREO 3D IN A DAY (W) YHA (P.59)