Animated Extravaganza: An Opening Night To Remember!
– The night is curated by BAFTA-nominated Director Simone Giampaolo and features an engaging selection of animated short films.
– The eminent list includes “Mila” by Cinzia Angelini, “Liminal Roots” by Aliyah Harfoot, “The Last Garden” by Eloise Jenninger, “Salvation has no name” by Joseph Wallace, and “Diksha” by Neeraja Raj.
– After the screening, attendees can look forward to an informative and intriguing Q&A session with the mastermind herself.
A Night for Animation Aficionados:
– The event serves as the opening night for World Lecture Film Festival (WLFF), promising a thrilling start.
– It puts a spotlight on the diversity, creativity, and significance of animation art in contemporary culture.
Whipping up a Visual Feast: Stories that Matter!
– Each short film sets a different tone and narrative, helping the audience explore myriad themes and styles.
– The event does not only showcase animation, but it also emphasizes the transformative power of storytelling.
Hot Take:
Bring out the popcorn and 3D Glasses! Animation enthusiasts are in for a feast of visuals that tickle the funny bone and tug at the heartstrings. This spectacular line-up summoned by Simone Giampaolo ensures every film packs a punch, or, in animation terms, every sketch scores a sketch! BAFTA nominee curating the night – another name for ‘animation awesomeness, prepare for liftoff’.
These are not just animated films; they’re masterpieces drenched in creativity, storytelling enchantment that teleports you to diverse worlds whilst nestled in your comfy theater seat. The engaging Q&A -the cherry on this animated cake, possibly the only session where ‘spoilers’ are warmly welcomed.
In essence, brace yourself for a night of grand tales, pulsating pixels, and an animation appreciation level up. Let’s just say this; it’s not every day you get to witness a bunch of cartoons shake up the world, peeps! Be there or be a boringly-static, two-dimensional square!
Get ready for an enchanting evening, hand-picked by BAFTA-nominated Director Simone Giampaolo.
Dive into a selection of animated shorts, followed by a dynamic Q&A session.
- Cinzia Angelini presents “Mila”
- Aliyah Harfoot’s “Liminal Roots”
- Eloise Jenninger’s “The Last Garden”
- “Salvation Has No Name” by Joseph Wallace
- Neeraja Raj’s “Diksha”
Simone Giampaolo, a Swiss Director based in London, is known for his passion for heartfelt storytelling, emotionally-charged narratives, and quirky characters. In 2013, he graduated with top honours from the BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art & Design course at the National Centre for Computer Animation in Bournemouth (UK). He’s directed a string of highly acclaimed short films, including the Oscar shortlisted and BAFTA-nominated ‘Only a Child’.
In recent years, he’s put his skills to work on various projects, partnering with clients such as Netflix, Google, Cartoon Network, Disney, LEGO, Nickelodeon, Marvel, Pokemon, and the BBC, whilst working alongside esteemed studios like Jellyfish Pictures, Axis Studios, Nathan Love, Blue Zoo, Ritzy Animation, and Aardman.
As a board member of the London ACM Siggraph and View Conference, Simone also mentors aspiring animators and filmmakers by conducting lectures and masterclasses at prestigious universities, festivals, and conventions around the world.
Fresh off directing the beloved Netflix show ‘Bad Dinosaurs’, Simone is now focused on Paramount/Channel 5’s original series ‘Stan & Gran’, along with developing a hush-hush feature film project with Timeless Films.
With each ticket purchased, we will donate £1 to Every Child is My Child, aiding children impacted by the Gaza conflict. You can also contribute separately via direct donation! https://everychildismychild.it/progetti/
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