Presenting the first episode of a brand new season of Intimate Animation, a Skwigly podcast in which we explore, discuss and interview the talents behind animation that deals with adult themes of love, relationships and sexuality.

In this episode we meet illustrator, animator and designer Caitlin McCarthy. Since graduating from Camberwell, Caitlin’s work in illustration quickly expanded to experimental moving image projects and animation, ultimately leading to her involvement with London-based production studio Strange Beast –alongside such artists as Hannah Jacobs, Kijek/Adamski and previous podcast guest Anna Ginsburg. Having created animation for clients including VOW, Red Bull, School of Life, Nike and New York Public Library, Caitlin’s work also often deals with themes of love and intimacy, includes animated segments for The Female Orgasm, an episode of the Vox/Netflix production Explained as well as the independent short films Paraphilia and Coldsore, the latter of which will be screening at Bristol’s Encounters Festival next month.

A naive but determined internet dweller goes to some seedy lengths to fit in at school, but it still doesn’t go quite to plan. With nods and references to memes and subcultures, the film is a twisted look at awkward adolescent struggles.

Also discussed in this episode: The curiously short lifespan of Lisa Hanawalt‘s promising new adult animated sitcom Tuca & Bertie as well as ongoing Netflix shows Bojack Horseman, Big Mouth and Love Death + Robots. We also pay tribute to the late great animation legend Richard Williams, whose body of work includes bringing the iconic modern animation ‘bombshell’ Jessica Rabbit to life.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIXAT6fGUw4

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Coldsore screens as part of Bristol’s Encounters Festival programme Late Lounge 10pm 26/09 at the Watershed
See more of Caitlin McCarthy’s work at c8l.in and strangebeast.tv