20/09/2023
If you’re a student, new to Bristol or just want to have a one-on-one with one of our industry experts, be sure to come along to the next edition of BAM ( ) at King Street Brew House September 28th from 6:30pm!
The third of our industry professionals available for one-to-one slots is Skwigly Editor in Chief Ben Mitchell.
Ben is a multi-disciplinary animation freelancer, independent filmmaker and industry writer.
Alongside 15+ years of freelance experience in character animation, motion graphics and post-production (for CBeebies, Channel 4, WildBrain, A Productions, Rumpus Animation, Shy Guys Studios, Slurpy Studios, Plymptoons, Animortal and Wonky Films among others), as an independent director he has made six multi-award-winning short animated films that have been screened at 200+ festivals and touring programmes across the world.
As an animation industry writer and researcher Ben is the Editor in Chief of the UK’s largest animation industry resource Skwigly Online Animation Magazine and author of the book Independent Animation: Developing, Producing and Distributing Your Animated Films (Taylor & Francis/CRC Press) whose Second Edition was published this year.
Ben has also worked with and alongside many international industry events (including the British Animation Awards, Encounters, Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film (ITFS), Animafest Zagreb, Manchester Animation Festival, Cardiff Animation Festival, Cardiff Animation Nights, Festival Anima and Fredrikstad Animation Festival) in a variety of capacities spanning preselection, jury participation, panel hosting and programming.
Key discussion areas:
-Skwigly are always on the lookout for both established and aspiring writers to contribute content; if you’re interested in getting involved Ben is available to discuss the workings of the magazine and opportunities that are available.
-Being self-employed in the animation industry
-Independent film production and distribution
-Navigating the contemporary animation festival landscape
The sessions are 10 minutes long and span from 7pm - 8:30pm. These are on a first-come, first-serve basis, so if you’d like to book a slot email [email protected]
