25-28 April 2024
STAY HOME &
GET ANIMATED!
Enjoy Festival Events at Home!
PUFFIN ROCK Q+A
Audio recording of Puffin Rock Q+A with Jeremy Purcell held at Chapter Arts Centre July 2023.
NORA TWOMEY IN CONVERSATION WITH JOANNA QUINN
Audio recording of Nora Twomey Q+A held at Chapter Arts Centre January 2023.
PINOCCHIO Q+A
Audio recording of Pinocchio Q+A held at Chapter Arts Centre December 2022.
QUICKDRAW
WATCH PARTY
Watch all the shorts made in 48 hours!
DIFFERENT VOICES DISSCUSSION
How can the creative industries benefit from welcoming in neurodiverse talent? What are the barriers facing neurodiverse creatives in animation, and how can we break them down?
INCLUSION IN ANIMATION
Join chair Tanya J Scott and a panel of professional animation and VFX creatives as they shine a spotlight on ethnic diversity and inclusion within the industry
KYLE LEGALL ONLINE WORKSHOP & Q+A
Emerging and aspiring animators can draw along with Kyle as he shares tips on evoking emotion through character design.
CAF CLIMATE ASSEMBLY
What can the animation industry do to fight the climate crisis?
AN INTRODUCTION TO CLAY MODEL MAKING & ANIMATION WORKSHOP WITH LAURA TOFARIDES
Join stop motion animator Laura Tofarides for an introduction to clay model making and animation.
Online Resources...
11 LESSONS FROM LOCKDOWN
We spoke to some Cardiff animation companies and freelancers to explore the lessons we can learn from animation in lockdown.
HOW TO ANIMATE
AT HOME
From smartphone apps and free software to DIY rostrums and flipbook tutorials, anyone can animate at home!
WHERE CAN I SEE MORE ANIMATED FILMS?
Hungry for more animated shorts? From curated favourites to massive archives, explore the varied world of animated short film!
FILMMAKER INTERVIEWS
Hear some behind the scenes stories from filmmakers as they discuss their work.
CREATIVE ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES
Online art clubs, draw-alongs and creative activities everyone can get involved with!
BEHIND THE SCENES OF ANIMATED SHORT FILMS
Take a look behind the scenes and see how some of our favourite independent animated short films were made!
IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES
Immerse yourself in culture from the comfort of your own home – from virtual tours and art galleries to immersive short films.
CARDIFF ANIMATION NIGHTS REWIND
Binge watch animated short films! All our past Cardiff Animation Nights programmes are here. Watch some of your favourites again or discover some new ones!
RESOURCES FOR ANIMATORS + STUDENTS
Keep learning and connecting, and access support. Practical tips and resources for animators and students.
ANIMATED SHORT FILMS FOR KIDS
We’ve curated some of our favourite independent animated shorts for families to stream right now for free! Suitable for all ages.
HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE ARTS RIGHT NOW?
If you're wondering how you can support the arts through a difficult time, we've collected some ways you can help.
INDEPENDENT ANIMATED FILMS TO RENT
Want a break from the blockbusters and animated classics? You can support these filmmakers by paying a couple of pounds to stream their brilliant independent animated features and shorts at home.
NEW ANIMATED SHORTS TO STREAM NOW
Some of our favourite independent animators have put their short films online recently for everyone to enjoy. Watch some of our favourites here!