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A choice selection of special events on offer at Animated Encounters...

Desert Island Flicks
Fri 22 April, 20.15
Watershed Cinema 1
£10.00 full / £8.00 cons

In this signature Animated Encounters event a very special guest will take the spotlight to present their ten favourite toons to take to a desert island in a unique onstage interview.

HIT Entertainment Presents: Bob the Builder
Sat 23 April, 9.45
Watershed Cinema 1, 1hr
£2.50
Certificate U

‘Will You Meet Him? Yes you will!’ A fantastic cinema going experience for children of under five to come along and watch some brand new episodes of Bob the Builder and even meet the star of the show!   

The Story of Tracy Beaker
Sat 23 April, 11.15
Watershed Cinema 1, 1hr
£3.50
Certificate U

The Story of Tracy Beaker is a hugely popular book by the acclaimed author Jacqueline Wilson about the trials of Tracy, who lives in a children’s home (‘The Dumping Ground’) and has an active imagination. The book has been turned into an equally popular television series by the BBC (series 5 currently in production). Lisa Coleman (who plays ‘Cam’ in the series) will chair a question and answer session on with actress Danni Harmer (who plays ‘Tracy’) and animator Andy Walker who provides animation for the series. Come along and find out how Andy turns illustrations into animation, and how he copes with new characters. Or ask the actors how it feels to be animated. All ages welcome!

Focus on The Bristol School of Animation
Sat 23 April, 11.45
Watershed Cinema 2
Free Event

UWE presents a choice selection of some of the diverse new work produced by their student animators. 

Making the Shift from Hand Drawn to 3d Computer Animation
Sat 23 April, 13.45
Watershed Cinema 2, 1hr
Free Event

John McCloskey, based at the Nerve Centre in Derry, was awarded a NESTA Fellowship in 2001 so that he could have the space to push the boundaries of animation, and develop his skills as a storyteller and director. Mid-fellowship, he decided to immerse himself in the 3d animation world. In conversation with Dave Sproxton, Co-owner and Executive Chairman of Aardman Animations, he describes his experiences through the fellowship, and his continuing interest in strengthening the animation industry in Northern Ireland.

Awards Ceremony
Sat 23 April, 20.15
Watershed Cinema 1, 2hrs
£8.00 full / £6.00 concs

Supported by

Nail-biting suspense, special guests, glittering prizes and a few animated surprises!

90 Second Challenge -
Introduction to Flash Animation
Sun 24 April, 12.15
Watershed Cinema 3, 1hr
Free Event

From mobile phone content to Internet games and virals, Flash animation is growing in popularity and scope. Dan Efergan from Submerge and Matt Smith from Rubberductions give an overview of the software, look at some projects created in Flash and explore the opportunities presented for 90 second challenge.

90 Second Challenge seeks to inspire people from across Bristol to make digital media - whether flash, film or photography. Featuring a year long programme of workshops, screenings and online resources, visit www.dshed.net/90secondchallenge to find out more.

90 Second Challenge is a Watershed project taking place as part of Electric Pavilion and Creative Bristol 2005, an initiative of Bristol Cultural Development Partnership - Arts Council South West, Bristol City Council and Business West.

The Dog, the General and the Birds
Sun 24 April, 15.15
Watershed Cinema 3
Certificate U
dir Francis Nielsen France 2003
1hr 15mins English Subtitles

Once upon a time a lonely dog decided to adopt a retired Russian general. The General names the dog Bonaparte in honour of his former enemy. Clever Bonaparte notices that the kindly General has a problem - earlier events during his great battle with Napoleon have caused all the birds to be furiously angry with him. It is faithful Bonaparte the dog who comes up with an amazing idea to solve the problem with the birds – but it is a dangerous plan which risks the lives of all the dogs in St Petersburg. Can the General come to the rescue in what will be his most noble battle? A touching, poetic adventure the history books seem to have forgotten....

Inspired by the paintings of Chagall and the original drawings of Serguei Barkhin - one of the world's most renowned scenic designers and artistic director of the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow.