Welcome
The National Museum of Photography, Film & Television is proud to present the thirteenth edition of the UK's longest-running and biggest animation festival. Host to screentalks, workshops and special events led by some of the industry's top names, the Festival's high point is the annual BAF Awards, which celebrate the very best in new animation from around the world.
Confirmed guests for 2006 so far include Joanna Quinn, Dave Burgess from Dreamworks Animation, Andreas Hykade, Marc Craste and Chris Shepherd. If that's not enough to whet your appetite BAF06 will also be hosting a special tribute to Paul Berry, showing a sneak preview of Suzie Templeton's, Peter & the Wolf, taking a retrospective look at the work of Halas and Batchelor and commercial animation comes under the spotlight with an all-star discussion panel.
Further plans for 2006 include an expanded awards ceremony, the continuation of last year's successful focus on video games and a new 'mini-festival' centred solely around animation for children. All this in addition to previews of the new Channel 4 Animator In Residence films, Alan Gilbey's quiz night, a plethora of inspiring hands-on workshops and some of the best parties of the year reinforces BAF's reputation as Britain's biggest celebration of animation.
Who's Coming?
Sponsorship & Advertising
To discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities for BAF06 please contact Helen Hawney on 01274 203 330 or email helen.hawney@nmsi.ac.uk
Contact Us
If you'd like to get in touch with the Festival team please email animation@nmsi.ac.uk
Discover the history of BAF
2006 sees Bradford Animation Festival reach it's thirteenth year. Past guests include representatives from world-renowned studios Pixar, Aardman, Weta Workshops and Sony Interactive plus animation legends Ray Harryhausen, Richard Williams, Bob Godfrey, Barry Purves, Caroline Leaf, Michael Dudok de Wit and Bill Plympton. Take a look at our history year by year...
BAF on Tour
If you're interested in screening any of the films we've shown as part of the Festival please get in touch. Please email animation@nmsi.ac.uk to discuss film availabilty.
Press
For any press information regarding BAF06 please contact Sarah Crowther on 01274 203317 or email sarah.crowther@nmsi.ac.uk. You can also download high-resolution images suitable for print from our dedicated press page.