This Is Not A Cartoon – Family Edition!
This Is Not A Cartoon, Skwigly’s programme of animated short films that tours the north west of England finished it’s first tour earlier this summer with a sell out show at Manchester’s HOME featuring a directors interview with Oscar winner Daniel Greaves.
The touring programme of international short films brings animation to venues that don’t usually get to indulge in festival favourites and promotes and supports wonderful animated short films and film makers.
Daniel Greaves in conversation with Skwigly Editor Steve Henderson
The programme has been changed for a one day only screening for the whole family at HOME on the 23rd August 2015 at 12:45pm as This Is Not A Cartoon presents Young Peoples Programme. This screening is suitable for all ages, but specifically aimed at 4-10 years old. Tickets are on sale via the HOME website by following this link
The special selection of family-friendly animated short films from around the world to delight and amuse all ages including work from some Skwigly favourites so that the audience can experience family animation from another angle. Included in this screening are the following…
The Elephant and the Bicycle
Dir. Olesya Shchukina
An enchanting short about an Elephants desire for a bicycle that leaves a town in disarray.
Rabbit and Deer
Dir. Péter Vácz
When two care free pals are separated by a dimension, they have to find ways to see eye to eye again.
Ray’s Big Idea
Dir. Steve Harding-Hill
Sick of his pond life Ray decides to venture to the surface, but what will his evolutionary ambitions lead him to?
My Big Brother
Dir. Jason Rayner
The reflections of a boy who shares a room and a childhood with his gigantic brother.
The Goat Herder and his Lots and Lots and Lots of Goats
Dir. Will Rose
Goats galore fill the screen in this colourful adventure.
Ain’t No Fish
Dir. Tom Gasek and Miki Cash
An ecological lesson encompassed in a catchy tune and delightful animation.
A Girl Named Elastika
Dir. Guillaume Blanchet
Elastika adventures beyond the pin board and explores the world in this fast paced, fun flick.
Marvin
Dir. Mark Nute
Marvin was born with a whole in his head, he wasn’t born stupid, he wasn’t born dead.
These shorts will introduce families to a world of animation beyond the TV screen and delight and amuse the whole family.
The second programme of international animated shorts is currently being curated and another programme for children is also on the way. If you’re a venue in the North West of England who would like to host future This Is Not A Cartoon events please get in touch with us.
Stay up to date with upcoming screenings by visiting the This Is Not A Cartoon website, or by following Skwigly on Facebook and twitter and looking out for the hashtag #thisisnotacartoon