What's On in 2006...
Special Guests:
BAF is pleased to announce that the following special guests will be joining us in 2006…
Joanna Quinn
Wednesday 15th November, 12.30pm
A major figure in the world of animation, Joanna's distinctive drawing skills, characterisations and humour, mark her out as a truly unique talent. More...
Dreamworks' Dave Burgess
Saturday 18th November, 1.30pm
Regarded as one of the world's leading character animators, Dave started off as a 2D animator at Walt Disney Studios before moving into the realm of 3D at Dreamworks Animation. More...
Marc Craste
Friday 17th November, 4pm
Marc is the directorial genius behind the astonishing Jo Jo in the Stars and one of the key figures at leading British animation powerhouse, Studio AKA. More...
Andreas Hykade
Friday 17th November, 1pm
Over the past decade, Andreas Hykade has emerged as one of Germany's most important contemporary animators thanks to his startling and uncompromising films. More...
Chris Shepherd
Thursday 16th November, 9.30pm
Chris' latest film is a live action action/animation drama called Silence Is Golden. We are pleased to welcome Chris back to Bradford to introduce a sneak preview of his new film. More...
Special Events:
Special Preview: Peter and the Wolf
Friday 17th November, 7.30pm
We're delighted to be screening a special preview of Suzie Templeton's gorgeous new stop-frame animation, Peter and the Wolf. More...
Paul Berry Tribute
Thursday 16th November, 12.30pm
To commemorate the untimely death of one of the UK's most respected and popular stop-frame animators, BAF is proud to screen a selection of his amazing work. More...
Commercial Animation Panel
Saturday 18th November, 11am
Jim Walker from the North Wales School of Art & Design will chair an all-star panel to discuss the many issues surrounding commercial animation work. More...
Halas & Batchelor: An Animated History
Saturday 18th November, 5pm
Vivien Halas and Professor Paul Wells will talk about the impact of legendary animation studio, Halas & Batchelor, followed by a special screening of their best work. More...
30 Years of Cosgrove Hall
Thursday 16th November, 4pm
BAF is pleased to celebrate leading British studio; Cosgrove Hall's 30th birthday with an exclusive screening of their selected works. More...
Showreel Spotlight Discussion Panel
Wednesday 15th November, 3.30pm
ajor players from the worlds of animation and video games discuss what it takes to make a showreel that stands head and shoulders above the crowd. More...
Channel 4 AIR Previews
Wednesday 15th November, 7.30pm
Catch the festival premieres of all four new films to emerge from the Animator in Residence scheme. Followed by drinks in the Animation Gallery! More...
animate! tv 06 Previews
Thursday 16th November, 7pm
A special preview of this year's animate! tv commissions. animate! challenges artists to refresh their eyes and minds, to transcend the ordinary and re-vision the world with unexpected tools. More...
Toon Head 2006
Thursday 16th November, 6pm
Toonscribe/quizmaster Alan Gilbey invites you to join him for an evening of animated brain busting and curry.More...
Workshops:
Places are strictly limited for all our workshops. Please call 0870 70 10 200 to ensure your place.Scriptwriting Workshops
Alan Gilbey returns to lead his lively workshops that explore the techniques behind scriptwriting for animation.
Character Design Workshop
Thursday 16th November, 11am
Renowned author and illustrator, Curtis Jobling, joins the Festival to give a special workshop that looks at the issues behind character design. More...
Sony Motion Capture Masterclass
Friday 17th November, 10am
BAF Game is pleased to welcome back Katie Ellwood and Tara Saunders from Sony Entertainment. Katie and Tara will deliver a rapid hands-on workshop focusing on the creative process of script ideation through to motion capture. More...
Machinima Workshop
Saturday 18th November, 11am
BAF's Machinima expert Ricard Gras leads an exclusive hands-on workshop giving you the chance to create your own film using computer games software. More...
Film Screenings:
Official Selection 2006
Screenings of the best new animation from around the world.
IN COMPETITION
> Professional Films
> Student Films
> Independent Films
> Music Videos
> Commercials
> TV Series
> Films for Children
> Machinima
> Films Produced by Children
OUT OF COMPETITION
> Panorama 1
> Panorama 2
> Panorama 3
> Panorama 4
> Panorama 5
> New Russian Animation
> New Korean Animation
Feature Films: Best of 2006
> Monster House
> A Scanner Darkly
> Renaissance
> Over the Hedge
BAF Game
2006 sees the continuation of the Festival's commitment to expose the flourishing relationship between the worlds of animation and video games with BAF Game. In partnership with the University of Bradford, BAF Game will feature talks, workshops and special events led by industry experts that explore the creative side of gaming.
Pictureville Bar will be hosting a selection of stunning game concept artwork from the ‘Into the Pixel' Exhibition (in partnership with GameCity), plus industry insiders from top games companies will lead exclusive presentations, seminars and workshops. We'll also be keeping track of the best new Machinima films with special screenings. More events to be announced very soon.
BAF Kids
BAF Kids gives school children and families the opportunity to catch the latest animated films from around the globe and meet the people behind their creation. Includes special screenings on the gigantic IMAX, exclusive talks from industry professionals and hands-on workshops. A great introduction to the inspiring world of animation.