BAF 2011 takes place each November at the National Media Museum in Bradford, UK. The UK's longest running festival features screentalks, retrospectives, workshops and a competition strand which recognises the very best in new animation from around the world.
BAF Game, the festival's popular splinter strand is dedicated to exploring the overlap between video games, animation and film and features presentations and masterclasses from key industry figures.
Tickets and Passes
Tickets and passes will be on sale from 19 September 2011.
Festival Director
Deb Singleton
Tel: 01274 203364
deb.singleton@nationalmediamuseum.org.uk
Film Festival Assistant
Rebecca Hill
Tel: 01274 203416
rebecca.hill@nationalmediamuseum.org.uk
Delegate and Box Office Coordinator
Jeni Hall
Tel: 01274 203442
jennifer.hall@nationalmediamuseum.org.uk
Senior Press Officer
Caroline Joynson
Tel: 01274 203305
caroline.joynson@nationalmediamuseum.org.uk
Sponsorship & Partnership Enquiries
Jodie Marsh
Tel: 01274 203341
jodie.marsh@nationalmediamuseum.org.uk
Venues
National Media Museum
Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1NQ
www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk
Tel: 0844 856 3797
Accessibility info
University of Bradford
Richmond Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 1DP
www.brad.ac.uk
Tel: 01274 232323
The Great Victoria Hotel
Bridge Street, Bradford, BD1 1JX
www.tomahawkhotels.co.uk
Tel: 01274 728706
The Spice Lounge
55 Leeds Road, Little Germany, Bradford, BD1 5AF
www.spiceloungebradford.com
Tel: 01274 750405
Where to stay
Jurys Inn Bradford Hotel
2 Thornton Road, Bradford, BD1 2DH
Tel: 01274 848500
http://bradfordhotels.jurysinns.com/
Accessibility info
Special Festival Offer:
During the festival, The Jurys Inn are offering a special rate to visitors starting at £49 per room (not including breakfast). You can book via the Jurys Inn website using the promotional code FEST or buying calling them on 01274 848500.
Where to eat
Pictureville Bar and Intermission Café
National Media Museum, Bradford, BD1 1NQ
Tel: 0844 856 3797
www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk
Zouk Tea Bar and Grill
1312 Leeds Road, Bradford, BD3 8LF
www.zoukteabar.co.uk
Tel: 01274 258025
Zouk’s festival offer: Visitors will exclusively receive a free starter or a free dessert of choice when they order a main course at Zouk during the festival, on production of a festival ticket or pass.
Zouk Tea Bar & Grill is a new generation Indian and Pakistani restaurant. Health, vitality, fun, passion...this is Zouk’s focus when designing their menus and running their restaurants. Renowned for their outstanding quality of the food on offer, whether you are looking for an authentic taste of Lahore style street cuisine or you would like to try something completely different, Zouk always has something special
Omar Khan Restaurant
30 Little Horton Lane, Bradford, BD5 0AL
www.omarkhans.co.uk
Tel: 01274 390777
Omar Khan’s festival offer: Dine at Omar’s and receive a 10% discount off the total food bill (excluding drinks) on production of a festival ticket or pass.
Omar Khan has driven his ambition and passion in providing quality Asian cuisine emphasising on nostalgic tradition, authentic culture, and the creative combination of culturally enriched ingredients in transforming his work into a memorable dining experience. Thoughtfully created dishes comprising of home ground spices and fresh ingredients to create a vast range of choices for your pure enjoyment, your only problem will be deciding what to have.
Other places to eat
The Russian Restaurant
15 Manor Row, Bradford, BD1 4PB
www.rurest.co.uk
Tel: 01274 733121
La Romantica Italian Restaurant
48-50 Great Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1AL
Tel: 01274 304040
Chino Thai Lotus
20 Aldermanbury, Centenary Square, Bradford, BD1 1SD
www.chinothai.co.uk
Tel: 01274 723 888 (option 1)