The British Animation Awards Prize Showcase!
Tonight’s the night! Every two years some of the very best artists, animators and assorted industry insiders of the UK animation industry gather at the BFI for a celebration of the achievements that have recently bedazzled audiences for the British Animation Awards. Of course it can be said that awards are not everything and the trinkets and trophies gathered during a film’s festival circuit run are no match for the elation of its initial completion or the warm, cozy feeling of having an audience enjoy and appreciate your hard work and dedication but, to be honest, the awards given away at the BAA’s are pretty flipping amazing. What makes the BAA’s prizes so unique is that they are works of art in of themselves created by past winners, industry legends and up and coming artists with each prize being a sheep-themed treasure.
Past artists to create awards include Nick Park, Tim Burton, Caroline Leaf, Chuck Jones, Richard Williams, Brian Cosgrove, Bill Plympton & Joanna Quinn to name but a few. This year’s flock include awards created by BAFTA winners, internet sensations and renowned illustrators. The open brief means that each award is as varied and creative as the last with this year’s prizes consisting of glass, prints, cardboard sculptures, window panes, ceramics, wooden & soft toys and even a board game! To find out more about each artist click on any of the images below.
The award take place tonight at the BFI. Keep your eyes on Skwigly for updates.
Derek Hayes, Dir. Binky and Boo
David Prosser, Dir. Matter Fisher
Chris Gavin – Tandem
Ange Palethorpe, Dir. Altered Ego
Tony Comley – Sherbet
Steve Smith – Beakus
Simon Tolfield, Dir. Simon’s Cat
Rebecca Manley, Dir. The Girl and the Horse
Pete Williamson, Illustrator
Nick Butterworth, Illustrator
Mikey Please, Dir. The Eagleman Stag, Marilyn Myller
Leigh Hodgkinson, Illustrator
Kath & Mo Ceramics
Katerina Athanasopoulou, Dir. Apodemy
Phil Vallentin – Espresso Animation
Eamonn O’Neill, Dir. Left
Laura Weston, Artist
Michael Schlingmann – Felix Sputnik
Phoebe Boswell, Artist
Chris Shepard Dir. Dad’s Dead
Robin Shaw, Assistant Dir. The Snowman and the Snowdog