3D Animation Meets Queer Cinema: Exploring INBETWEENS Event in Bristol

– The Bristol Animation Meetup (BAM), a collaboration of Skwigly Online Animation Magazine, Rumpus Animation, and Sun & Moon Studios is hosting a special event on July 8th.
– The event, titled INBETWEENS, is a stellar montage of queer animation films, at none other than our beloved Bristol’s Encounters Film Festival and Cube Microplex.
– The screening has been carefully selected by the skilled local animator Luzie Ilgner. This concoction of animations is a rich blend of humor, emotion and deep thoughts, all while exploring LGBTQIA+ themes.
– Today’s focus is on the filmmaker Jessica Meier, celebrated in the INBETWEENS Filmmaker Focus by Skwigly Animation Magazine.

Animation Has Never Been Prouder!

Okay, BAM, are you trying to ignite an animation revolution or what? We need to book our tickets to Bristol ASAP because this queer animation cinema celebration is something our rainbow-colored 3D Glasses won’t have the heart to skip. A special shout-out to Luzie Ilgner for curating such a thoughtfully diverse mix. We’ve got to admit, this INBETWEENS event might just release a wave of 3D animated unicorns in cinema, a scene we are hella excited to witness! Filmmaker Jessica Meier? We are super thrilled to dive deeper into your works, bring them on! So, folks, grab your popcorn and join this colorful ride into the world of queer animations… because animations just got realer (and queerer)!

The Future is Queer, The Future is Animated!

Celebrate Queer Animation Cinema with Bristol Animation Meetup (BAM) this July! In partnership with Encounters Film Festival and Cube Microplex, BAM dives into the creative world of LGBT+ animation.

An exclusive curation by local animatorLuzie Ilgner, the screening features a selection of insightful and heartwarming queer animations that challenge norms and explore LGBTQIA+ themes.

Unveiling the story behind the leather and rubber: a deep-dive into the making of “Pipes”.

We are giving you a sneak-peek into one of the featured animations, Pipes (2022). Let’s hear it from one of the directors, Jessica Meier, on the inspiration and making of Pipes.

This film is directed by three passionate animators: Jessica Meier, Kilian Feusi, and Sujanth Ravichandran.

An intimate talk with Jessica Meier on her journey through animation.

Delve into Jessica Meier’s narrative of “Pipes” and its unique concept.

Behind the delightful innocence of the film’s bear character…

Exploring the origins and development of the film.

The personal story that inspired the making of “Pipes”.

Revealing why the teddy bear is not your average character.

Understand the intriguing cross-over between the plumber’s world and the gay fetish club from the creators’ perspective.

Unpacking how the trio managed and divided their roles on “Pipes”.

Discover the thought process behind the distinct visual style of the film.

Reactions to “Pipes”: How audience reception has been shaping the journey of the film.

Openness of the Swiss animation industry towards queer themes: Jessica Meier’s perspective.

Jessica Meier’s journey post-“Pipes”: What’s next for the talented animator?

Catch “Pipes” at INBETWEENS–Queer Animation Screening on July 8th, 8 pm, at Cube Microplex in Bristol; and on August 23rd, 5 pm, at Cardiff’s Chapter Arts Centre.

Stay tuned with BAM’s future events and happenings – follow @bristol_animation_meetup on Instagram.