Animation Workshop as part of the 6th Transition Town Totnes Film Festival

Join us for an exciting Animation Workshop as part of the 6th Transition Town Totnes Film Festival! Get ready to unleash your creativity and dive into the world of animation. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this workshop is perfect for all animation enthusiasts.

Date: Sun Nov 19th 2023

Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Plus, between 12pm and 1pm, see your creation on the big screen!

Location: Totnes Cinema, 27A High Street, Totnes, TQ9 5NP

Expert filmmakers and animators, Emilio Nula and Edson Acero will guide you through the process, providing tips and tricks to bring your ideas to life.

To embark on this creative adventure, be sure to have the 'Stop Motion Studio' app installed on your mobile phone. Alternatively, you may prefer to use a digital camera.

Bring along your most cherished toys or objects to star in your very own animation masterpiece!

Emilio Mula has more than two decades of professional experience as a videographer, animator, VJ, and visual artist. In his various projects, he harnesses the power of animation to elucidate complex, abstract concepts in an engaging and visually appealing manner.

As an artist, Emilio's creative endeavours delve into the realms of generative art, where he explores innovative approaches to utilizing sensors to craft data from nature and the environment and use it in his immersive audio-visual installations.

www.nu-frame.co.uk

www.instagram.com/children_of_compost_em_mula

Edson Acero is a Brazilian-Venezuelan filmmaker, stop-motion animation artist, and ecologist. He grew up in the Amazon, and his passion for wildlife, nature, and historical documentaries led him to study Documentary Film and Photography, complemented by a degree in Education.

www.edson-acero.com

www.instagram.com/edson_acero/

Following the screening of all the animation creations of the morning, Edson will present a short film (7 minutes) at 1.30pm: Orinoco FIlm presentation

In 2007 and 2010, Edson Acero initiated a project teaching young indigenous people from the Amazon to use documentary, stop-motion animation, and photography as tools for communication and artistic expression, promoting their unique perspectives and empowering them to create audiovisual content that reflected their interests and stories.

In 2013, he founded the Indigenous Film Festival of the Amazon, showcasing films made by indigenous individuals. This successful annual event ran from 2013 to 2017.

Simultaneously, he produced international events such as the International Congress of Indigenous Peoples of the Amazon, the International Forum of Philosophy of Venezuela (Amazonas chapter), and the International Congress of Tangible and Intangible Cultural Heritage. Furthermore, he held prominent positions in the cultural sphere, including Director of the Ministry of Culture in the State of Amazonas, Director of the National Cinematography Center of Venezuela, and Coordinator of the National Cinematheque Foundation in the State of Amazonas.

Since then, he has dedicated himself to supporting organisations and projects, including the National Film Festival System of Venezuela and cultural and educational documentaries. Recently, after settling in Devon, England, he has been working on the Orinoco project and a digital magazine focused on critical issues related to our planet and sustainability. This platform delves into the complexity of ecosystems, the interconnectedness of life, and offers practical solutions for a sustainable future.

www.instagram.com/orinoco_media/

Host or Publisher Transition Town Totnes