One of the December highlights was my return to Poitiers Recontres Henri Langlois film festival in France. I had a fantastic experience (once again) and met the fabulous team of people that run the festival as well as a troupe of new directors.
I was asked to introduce a programme of films from the National Film and Television School with the director of the school Nik Powell, as the festival was celebrating the NFTS's 40th birthday. Afterwards the festival hosted an impromptu birthday tea party and provided a cake with sparklers!
After the festival I returned to the NFTS to run a workshop with production designer Marco Restivo. The first year animators and production designers worked together to produce film treatments, including character sketches and environment concept designs. There was some great work produced and I am confident this years graduates will make some pretty incredible films.
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Earlier in November I created an intro animation for the website Police People. The site is run by an actual Policeman who writes stories about the adventures of a team of Police Officers including a dog and Police car called Siren.
It is a really inspiring site and resource for parents and teachers to educate young people on what the Police get up to. Hopefully the site will continue to gain support and become the next Bob the Builder.
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