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'''FLIP''', is an animation festival primarily hosted by the [[Light House Media Centre]] in [[Wolverhampton]], UK. It is one of two festivals hosted by Light House, the other of which is [[Deaffest]]. Official literature for the festival says that Flip occurs annually at the beginning of November and attracts submissions from more than 30 countries world wide. As well as screening the selected open submissions, Flip also consists of special screenings, talks from professionals within the animation world, workshops, industry panels, portfolio reviews and competitions.
'''FLIP''', is an animation festival primarily hosted by the [[Light House Media Centre]] in [[Wolverhampton]], UK. It is one of two festivals hosted by Light House, the other of which is [[Deaffest]]. Official literature for the festival says that FLIP occurs annually at the beginning of November and attracts submissions from more than 30 countries world wide. As well as screening the selected open submissions, FLIP also consists of special screenings, talks from professionals within the animation world, workshops, industry panels, portfolio reviews and competitions.


==The Festival==
==The Festival==
Based in Wolverhampton, the festival began in 2004 <ref name="1st Flip 2004">http://www.bbc.co.uk/blackcountry/features/2004/10/flip/flip.shtml</ref> and features a range of events from educational workshops for young people to experimental animation for grown ups; from industry led panels to feature film screenings and from international showcases and retrospectives of short films to spotlights on animation studios. Flip is organised and hosted by Light House Media Centre in partnership with the [[Wolverhampton University|University of Wolverhampton]]‘s School of Art and Design and School of Computing & IT, Wolverhampton Art Gallery. It is part funded by [[UK Film Council]] ([[National Lottery (United Kingdom)|National Lottery]]) through [[Regional screen agencies|Screen West Midlands]]; Wolverhampton City Council; University of Wolverhampton; Business Link West Midlands and West Midlands Animation Forum.<ref name="The Festival">http://www.flipfestival.co.uk/about/</ref>
Based in Wolverhampton, the festival began in 2004 <ref name="1st Flip 2004">http://www.bbc.co.uk/blackcountry/features/2004/10/flip/flip.shtml</ref> and features a range of events from educational workshops for young people to experimental animation for grown ups; from industry led panels to feature film screenings and from international showcases and retrospectives of short films to spotlights on animation studios. FLIP is organised and hosted by Light House Media Centre in partnership with the [[Wolverhampton University|University of Wolverhampton]]‘s School of Art and Design and School of Computing & IT, Wolverhampton Art Gallery. It is part funded by [[UK Film Council]] ([[National Lottery (United Kingdom)|National Lottery]]) through [[Regional screen agencies|Screen West Midlands]]; Wolverhampton City Council; University of Wolverhampton; Business Link West Midlands and West Midlands Animation Forum.<ref name="The Festival">http://www.flipfestival.co.uk/about/</ref>


====Exhibitions====
====Exhibitions====
The exhibitions curated for Flip tend to communicate the animation message through different media/outlets. They have a continuing partnership with Wolverhampton Art Gallery who programme specific works on site as part of the Festival. Flip 2007 saw an exhibition of original puppets used in films such as [[The Corpse Bride]], [[Mars Attacks]]! and [[Andy Pandy]], and the puppet designer Nick Roberson answered questions from the audience. During Flip 2008, the Light House building was home to large, moving, kinetic sculptures, by London based artist Steve Hutton. As well as this, there was a screening of animated [[Doctor Who]] episodes from the 1960s followed by a talk on Doctor Who animation led by industry experts. 2009 saw a studio spotlight on the Glasgow-based Axis Animation who showcased some of their work and then answered questions from the audience. The other studio spotlight that year was from ArthurCox studios who also presented some of their work and then held a discussion with the audience.
The exhibitions curated for FLIP tend to communicate the animation message through different media/outlets. They have a continuing partnership with Wolverhampton Art Gallery who programme specific works on site as part of the Festival. FLIP 2007 saw an exhibition of original puppets used in films such as [[The Corpse Bride]], [[Mars Attacks]]! and [[Andy Pandy]], and the puppet designer Nick Roberson answered questions from the audience. During FLIP 2008, the Light House building was home to large, moving, kinetic sculptures, by London based artist Steve Hutton. As well as this, there was a screening of animated [[Doctor Who]] episodes from the 1960s followed by a talk on Doctor Who animation led by industry experts. 2009 saw a studio spotlight on the Glasgow-based Axis Animation who showcased some of their work and then answered questions from the audience. The other studio spotlight that year was from ArthurCox studios who also presented some of their work and then held a discussion with the audience.


====Recurring Themes or Programmes====
====Recurring Themes or Programmes====
Flip offers visitors a chance to engage in ‘Big Screen Gaming’ in the smaller of the two cinemas. In 2009 Flip held a competition for participants to experience the [[Xbox 360]] and one of its core games, [[Halo 3]]. This has then led to it becoming a regular feature at Light House with games such as the [[2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa (video game)|Fifa World Cup 2010]] game and a [[Street Fighter]] game. ‘Big Screen Gaming’ will return for Flip 2010 however the game being played has not been chosen.
FLIP offers visitors a chance to engage in ‘Big Screen Gaming’ in the smaller of the two cinemas. In 2009 Flip held a competition for participants to experience the [[Xbox 360]] and one of its core games, [[Halo 3]]. This has then led to it becoming a regular feature at Light House with games such as the [[2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa (video game)|Fifa World Cup 2010]] game and a [[Street Fighter]] game. ‘Big Screen Gaming’ will return for FLIP 2010 however the game being played has not been chosen.


Another feature of Flip Festival is the curated programme hosted by a guest curator from within the animation world. Previous years have been curated by Professor Paul Wells (Director of Animation, Loughborough University) and [[The Brothers McLeod]] <ref name="The Brothers McLeod at Flip '09">http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/creative-industries-news/2009/01/25/mcleod-brothers-boost-flip-animation-festival-65233-22777130/</ref> whereas 2010 will be curated by Clare Kitson, who is a former programmer at the [[National Film Theatre]] and between 1989 and 1999, commissioned [[Channel 4]]’s animation.<ref name="Flip 2010 Confirmed">http://light-house.co.uk/press-room/press-releases/2010/08/flip-international-animation-festival-confirms-high-profile-guests-for-november%E2%80%99s-festival/</ref>
Another feature of FLIP Festival is the curated programme hosted by a guest curator from within the animation world. Previous years have been curated by Professor Paul Wells (Director of Animation, Loughborough University) and [[The Brothers McLeod]] <ref name="The Brothers McLeod at Flip '09">http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/creative-industries-news/2009/01/25/mcleod-brothers-boost-flip-animation-festival-65233-22777130/</ref> whereas 2010 will be curated by Clare Kitson, who is a former programmer at the [[National Film Theatre]] and between 1989 and 1999, commissioned [[Channel 4]]’s animation.<ref name="Flip 2010 Confirmed">http://light-house.co.uk/press-room/press-releases/2010/08/flip-international-animation-festival-confirms-high-profile-guests-for-november%E2%80%99s-festival/</ref>


====The Awards====
====The Awards====
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:* Best Experimental Film <ref name="Flip Sub">http://www.flipfestival.co.uk/submissions/</ref>
:* Best Experimental Film <ref name="Flip Sub">http://www.flipfestival.co.uk/submissions/</ref>


Flip also runs competitions for student films, created by current university/college students and, starting in 2010, for animators under the age of 18 years old as well.<ref name="Flip Sub"/>
FLIP also runs competitions for student films, created by current university/college students and, starting in 2010, for animators under the age of 18 years old as well.<ref name="Flip Sub"/>


==Flip Festival 2010==
==FLIP Festival 2010==
Flip Festival 2010 will take place on the 4-6 November 2010.
FLIP Festival 2010 will take place on the 4-6 November 2010.


The 2010 festival is also looking for young competition judges (aged 14–18), to help judge Flip '10 Young Animators Competition.<ref name="Flip '10 Young">http://www.filmbirmingham.co.uk/Articles/FLIP_Animation_Festival.aspx/</ref>
The 2010 festival is also looking for young competition judges (aged 14–18), to help judge Flip '10 Young Animators Competition.<ref name="Flip '10 Young">http://www.filmbirmingham.co.uk/Articles/FLIP_Animation_Festival.aspx/</ref>


===Confirmed for Flip 2010===
===Confirmed for FLIP 2010===
* A specially curated screening from Clare Kitson, the former Commissioning Editor for Animation at [[Channel 4]] who has written extensively on British [[Animation]]. This programme covers some of Clare’s favourite animated shorts from [[Chuck Jones]] to [[Yuri Norstein]]. <ref name="Flip 2010 Confirmed" />
* A specially curated screening from Clare Kitson, the former Commissioning Editor for Animation at [[Channel 4]] who has written extensively on British [[Animation]]. This programme covers some of Clare’s favourite animated shorts from [[Chuck Jones]] to [[Yuri Norstein]]. <ref name="Flip 2010 Confirmed" />


* An illustrative talk from puppet maker Andy Gent, who was the puppet fabrication supervisor on [[Fantastic_Mr._Fox_(film)|Fantastic Mr Fox]] and has worked at Liaka, [[Warner Bros.]] and [[Passion Pictures]]. Andy is currently involved in the [[Tim Burton]] production [[Frankenweenie]] and will be bringing along an exhibition of his puppet work from his films including Fantastic Mr Fox and [[The Corpse Bride]]. <ref name="Flip 2010 Confirmed" />
* An illustrative talk from puppet maker Andy Gent, who was the puppet fabrication supervisor on [[Fantastic_Mr._Fox_(film)|Fantastic Mr Fox]] and has worked at Liaka, [[Warner Bros.]] and [[Passion Pictures]]. Andy is currently involved in the [[Tim Burton]] production [[Frankenweenie]] and will be bringing along an exhibition of his puppet work from his films including Fantastic Mr Fox and [[The Corpse Bride]]. <ref name="Flip 2010 Confirmed" />


==Flip Festival 2009==
==FLIP Festival 2009==
2009’s Flip Festival took place on the 5-7 November.<ref name="Flip ’09">http://www.awn.com/events/flip-animation-festival-2009/</ref>
2009’s FLIP Festival took place on the 5-7 November.<ref name="Flip ’09">http://www.awn.com/events/flip-animation-festival-2009/</ref>


The award winners for 2009’s Festival were:
The award winners for 2009’s Festival were:
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:* Special Jury Mention - '''Ed Barrett''' with ''Man Up'' <ref name="Flip ’09 Awards">http://www.flipfestival.co.uk/about/flip-festival-2009-5th-6th-november/</ref>
:* Special Jury Mention - '''Ed Barrett''' with ''Man Up'' <ref name="Flip ’09 Awards">http://www.flipfestival.co.uk/about/flip-festival-2009-5th-6th-november/</ref>


==Flip Festival 2008==
==FLIP Festival 2008==
2008’s Flip Festival took place on the 6-8 November.
2008’s FLIP Festival took place on the 6-8 November.


The award winners for 2008’s Festival were:
The award winners for 2008’s Festival were:
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:* Best Student Film - '''Reza Dolatabadi''' with ''Khoda'' <ref name="Flip ’08">http://www.plotonline.co.uk/flip08/index.htm</ref>
:* Best Student Film - '''Reza Dolatabadi''' with ''Khoda'' <ref name="Flip ’08">http://www.plotonline.co.uk/flip08/index.htm</ref>


==Flip Festival 2007==
==FLIP Festival 2007==
2007’s Flip Festival took place on the 1-3 November.
2007’s FLIP Festival took place on the 1-3 November.


The award winners for 2007’s Festival were:
The award winners for 2007’s Festival were:
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:* Special Mention (Student Film) - '''Julian Kok''' with ''Mimos and the Egg''.<ref name="Flip ’07">http://www.flipfestival.co.uk/2007/11/08/flip-winners/</ref>
:* Special Mention (Student Film) - '''Julian Kok''' with ''Mimos and the Egg''.<ref name="Flip ’07">http://www.flipfestival.co.uk/2007/11/08/flip-winners/</ref>


==Best of Flip==
==Best of FLIP==
Flip Festival also does several small screenings throughout the year of either just the award winners or all the selected submissions. The ‘Best of Flip’ is usually shown at various venues throughout the West Midlands and there will be a special screening at [[Artsfest]] ’10 in Birmingham, UK.
FLIP Festival also does several small screenings throughout the year of either just the award winners or all the selected submissions. The ‘Best of FLIP’ is usually shown at various venues throughout the West Midlands and there will be a special screening at [[Artsfest]] ’10 in Birmingham, UK.


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.flipfestival.co.uk/ Flip Festival’s website]
*[http://www.flipfestival.co.uk/ FLIP Festival’s website]
*[http://light-house.co.uk/ Light House Media Centre's website]
*[http://light-house.co.uk/ Light House Media Centre's website]


Revision as of 11:57, 26 August 2010

FLIP, is an animation festival primarily hosted by the Light House Media Centre in Wolverhampton, UK. It is one of two festivals hosted by Light House, the other of which is Deaffest. Official literature for the festival says that FLIP occurs annually at the beginning of November and attracts submissions from more than 30 countries world wide. As well as screening the selected open submissions, FLIP also consists of special screenings, talks from professionals within the animation world, workshops, industry panels, portfolio reviews and competitions.

The Festival

Based in Wolverhampton, the festival began in 2004 [1] and features a range of events from educational workshops for young people to experimental animation for grown ups; from industry led panels to feature film screenings and from international showcases and retrospectives of short films to spotlights on animation studios. FLIP is organised and hosted by Light House Media Centre in partnership with the University of Wolverhampton‘s School of Art and Design and School of Computing & IT, Wolverhampton Art Gallery. It is part funded by UK Film Council (National Lottery) through Screen West Midlands; Wolverhampton City Council; University of Wolverhampton; Business Link West Midlands and West Midlands Animation Forum.[2]

Exhibitions

The exhibitions curated for FLIP tend to communicate the animation message through different media/outlets. They have a continuing partnership with Wolverhampton Art Gallery who programme specific works on site as part of the Festival. FLIP 2007 saw an exhibition of original puppets used in films such as The Corpse Bride, Mars Attacks! and Andy Pandy, and the puppet designer Nick Roberson answered questions from the audience. During FLIP 2008, the Light House building was home to large, moving, kinetic sculptures, by London based artist Steve Hutton. As well as this, there was a screening of animated Doctor Who episodes from the 1960s followed by a talk on Doctor Who animation led by industry experts. 2009 saw a studio spotlight on the Glasgow-based Axis Animation who showcased some of their work and then answered questions from the audience. The other studio spotlight that year was from ArthurCox studios who also presented some of their work and then held a discussion with the audience.

Recurring Themes or Programmes

FLIP offers visitors a chance to engage in ‘Big Screen Gaming’ in the smaller of the two cinemas. In 2009 Flip held a competition for participants to experience the Xbox 360 and one of its core games, Halo 3. This has then led to it becoming a regular feature at Light House with games such as the Fifa World Cup 2010 game and a Street Fighter game. ‘Big Screen Gaming’ will return for FLIP 2010 however the game being played has not been chosen.

Another feature of FLIP Festival is the curated programme hosted by a guest curator from within the animation world. Previous years have been curated by Professor Paul Wells (Director of Animation, Loughborough University) and The Brothers McLeod [3] whereas 2010 will be curated by Clare Kitson, who is a former programmer at the National Film Theatre and between 1989 and 1999, commissioned Channel 4’s animation.[4]

The Awards

The festival is a competition between animated films created using various techniques (stop motion, animated drawings, cut out paper, modelling clay, etc) classified in to various award categories. These have included the following:

  • Best of Festival
  • Best UK Film
  • Best International Film
  • Best Newcomer
  • Best Experimental Film [5]

FLIP also runs competitions for student films, created by current university/college students and, starting in 2010, for animators under the age of 18 years old as well.[5]

FLIP Festival 2010

FLIP Festival 2010 will take place on the 4-6 November 2010.

The 2010 festival is also looking for young competition judges (aged 14–18), to help judge Flip '10 Young Animators Competition.[6]

Confirmed for FLIP 2010

  • A specially curated screening from Clare Kitson, the former Commissioning Editor for Animation at Channel 4 who has written extensively on British Animation. This programme covers some of Clare’s favourite animated shorts from Chuck Jones to Yuri Norstein. [4]

FLIP Festival 2009

2009’s FLIP Festival took place on the 5-7 November.[7]

The award winners for 2009’s Festival were:

  • Best of Festival - Taku Kimura with Kudan.
  • Best UK Film - Steve Irwin with Black Dogs Progress.
  • Best International Film - Jake Armstrong with The Terrible Thing of Alpha 9, USA.
  • Best Newcomer - Kristian Andrews with Rabbit Punch
  • Best Experimental Film - Virginia Mori with Il Gioco de Silenzio (The Play of Silence).
  • Best Stop Motion - Bang Yao Lui with Deadline
  • Special Jury Mention - Ed Barrett with Man Up [8]

FLIP Festival 2008

2008’s FLIP Festival took place on the 6-8 November.

The award winners for 2008’s Festival were:

  • Best Film - Blu with Muto.
  • Best UK Film - Luis Cook with The Pearce Sisters.
  • Best International Film - Jeremy Clapin with Skhizein.
  • Best Abstract Film - Blu with Muto.
  • Best Sound Design - Alexei Alexeev with KJFG No5.
  • Best Newcomer - Tom Senior with One Nice Family Photo
  • Best Student Film - Reza Dolatabadi with Khoda [9]

FLIP Festival 2007

2007’s FLIP Festival took place on the 1-3 November.

The award winners for 2007’s Festival were:

  • Best Film - Lizzy Hobbs with The Old, Old, Very Old Man.
  • Best Student Film - Paul O’Flanagan with Beauty Now.
  • Special Mention (Student Film) - Julian Kok with Mimos and the Egg.[10]

Best of FLIP

FLIP Festival also does several small screenings throughout the year of either just the award winners or all the selected submissions. The ‘Best of FLIP’ is usually shown at various venues throughout the West Midlands and there will be a special screening at Artsfest ’10 in Birmingham, UK.

Notes

  1. ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/blackcountry/features/2004/10/flip/flip.shtml
  2. ^ http://www.flipfestival.co.uk/about/
  3. ^ http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/creative-industries-news/2009/01/25/mcleod-brothers-boost-flip-animation-festival-65233-22777130/
  4. ^ a b c http://light-house.co.uk/press-room/press-releases/2010/08/flip-international-animation-festival-confirms-high-profile-guests-for-november%E2%80%99s-festival/
  5. ^ a b http://www.flipfestival.co.uk/submissions/
  6. ^ http://www.filmbirmingham.co.uk/Articles/FLIP_Animation_Festival.aspx/
  7. ^ http://www.awn.com/events/flip-animation-festival-2009/
  8. ^ http://www.flipfestival.co.uk/about/flip-festival-2009-5th-6th-november/
  9. ^ http://www.plotonline.co.uk/flip08/index.htm
  10. ^ http://www.flipfestival.co.uk/2007/11/08/flip-winners/
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