Exeter Picture House - Animated Exeter events

After a short break, the Animated Exeter Festival makes a triumphant return to the Exeter Picturehouse in 2012, with a fantastic line-up of some of the latest and best films from the world of animation. The public section of the Festival will be hosted by the Picturehouse during the weekend of Friday 17 February to Sunday 19 February.
Look out for the highlights below:

THE DARK CRYSTAL (PG)
Dirs: Jim Henson, Frank Oz. USA/UK 1982. 93 mins.
Fri 17 Feb, 6.30 – 8.45

£10 / £8
Introduction and Q&A with Brian and Wendy Froud.

TATSUMI (15)
Dir: Eric Khoo. Singapore 2011. 96 mins. Subtitled.
Fri 17 Feb, 9.00 – 10.30pm
£8 / £6.50 / £6 / Family £24 15+
A celebration of the life and work of Yoshihiro Tatsumi.

The Making of Aardman’s PIRATES! IN AN ADVENTURE WITH SCIENTISTS
Sat 18 Feb, 2.00 – 3.30
£10 / £8
A surprise guest from Aardman Animations will present an amazing sneak preview with clips of their latest feature film.

Competition Screening: Screen Out Loud
Sat 18 Feb, 6.00 – 7.15
£8 / £6.50 / £6 Family £24 15+
Shortlisted films for the Independent Talent Award.

Animated Exeter Awards 1
Sat 18 Feb, 7.30 – 8.00
FREE 15+
Announcing the winners of the Independent Talent Award for the best UK independent animator and the New Talent Award for the best graduate film in 2011.

British Animation Awards
Public Choice Programme 3
Sun 19 Feb, 12.00 – 1.30
£8 / £6.50 / £6 15+
The British Animation Awards look at animation created in the UK today.

Box of Delights Vol. 3
Sun 19 Feb, 2.00 – 3.20
£8 / £6.50 / £6 4+
A new collection of delightful short animations from around the world, hand-picked by the British Animation Awards team.

Animated Exeter Awards 2 - The Young Ones
Sun 19 Feb, 3.30 – 4.00
FREE All ages
A celebrity will be presenting prizes for the best animation in the category for under-18s and under-12s

Contact Exeter Picturehouse to book tickets events by ringing 01392 285 960 visit website or email exeter@picturehouses.co.uk for further information.

The complete Animated Exeter runs between 11th - 19th February in many venues around the city. For more information visit www.animatedexeter.co.uk, or call 01392 667080 for brochure and box office information for events at other venues.
There is also a seperate listing on this website for the whole festival and an overview of the full educational programme and screenings. Just search Animated Exeter.