This special compilation of short animated documentary and semi-autobiographical works celebrate the intimate and the epic – reflecting the lives of the people around us.

Thought provoking and inspiring, using a variety of animation styles, the works shine a light on the creativity of filmmaking in the UK today.

This curated programme is presented by MediaActive Projects in partnership with Animate Projects and Film Hub Midlands.

Special thanks go to our in our community curators, and the BFI’s Animation Curator Jez Stewart, who offered additional advice on the selection.

This eclectic mix of 14 short films made in the UK features works by emerging and established award winning animation directors:

Elizabeth Hobbs, Samantha Moore, Mary Martins, Maryam Mohajer, Marcus Leonard Armitage, Isabel Garrett, Sally Pearce, Miranda Peyton Jones, Jessica Ashman, Simon Hamlyn, Lewis Heriz, Carolina Melis, Oran O’Sullivan, Jordan Antonowicz-Behnan.

Tickets: £5