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We are a team of animation artists and producers. Together we create meticulously crafted, cinematic stop-motion animation.

22/05/2024

BTS - Final session of the edit on TBBIP

09/05/2024

Two heroes on a journey of self acceptance 🌈

Image: Two Black Boys in Paradise (2024)

03/05/2024

Diving into the long weekend like 😄 Have a great one - from

Image: Two Black Boys in Paradise (2024)

24/12/2023

A few words from TBBIP producer :

As we near the end of the year and slow down for a short break in production I‘ve been reflecting on the last year.

Towards the end of last year I was prepping files for the set pieces surrounding me in this picture to be laser cut by and on my way home for Christmas my boyfriend and I stopped by the studio to do some structural building ready for the art Dept to work their magic.

Looking back, and realising that a year ago we were still very much in the midst of pre-production and set build and had not even started shooting, I realise how much we have achieved this year. Although there have been really tough days, the overarching feeling I get whilst reflecting is one of gratitude. Not a day goes by when I don’t remind myself how lucky I am for this opportunity.

I have immense gratitude for ; for the beautiful and powerful poem he wrote and for entrusting us with his words; for his constant support, advice, and feedback.

I will be forever grateful to the and for believing in us and our vision.

I’m grateful to my loved ones who have shown unwavering support and picked me up on the days I’ve felt floored by the pressure of it all.

I’m grateful to , that when I said I wanted to make a film centred around my experiences coming of age as a closeted gay guy in 90s Britain, he embraced it and devoted his directing talents towards making a film that meant so much to me. Grateful to for coming on board when this was all just a seed of an idea and creating the amazing concept art that started to bring our vision to life. Grateful for the dedication that both have shown over the last three years.

And of course tremendous gratitude to all the crew who‘s immense talent, skill, attention to detail, determination, and perseverance have made the experience so rich and rewarding and got us to where we are today. With a film, almost complete, which is beyond anything I dared to dream it could be.

As my thoughts turn towards 2024, I very much look forward to sharing the finished film with everyone involved.

23/12/2023

BTS - Shouting out the dynamic duo - DOP and camera and lighting assistant . Both have stepped in and made awesome contributions to TBBIP over the last 6 months 🔥

22/12/2023

BTS - Our TBBIP key animators on set; , .pearson.animation and . Big thanks to all three for their outstanding work so far 🔥

21/12/2023

BTS - Star gazing with , who cleverly wired up and programmed LED stars to give us practical lighting options controllable via .software . Painted by the equally awesome , this is just one of the many beautiful set pieces made for TBBIP

19/12/2023

As we wrap up the final working week of 2023, the One6th team would like to express our gratitude to everyone who has supported us and the production of Two Black Boys in Paradise. From our backers and .studio, to our crew and families, we’re extremely fortunate to have worked with so many talented and generous people across this production, and look forward to sharing the film with you in 2024.

Until then, wishing you all a wonderful holiday season

07/12/2023

24.11.2023 - An unbelievable experience recording the VO for TBBIP at Abbey Road Studios. A massive thanks to our team on the day. They are:

:Narrator
:Co writer and exec Producer
:Co writer and Director
: Co writer and Producer
: Sound and Music
: BFI Exec Producer
Charley Fox: BFI Production Exec
Andy Findon: Musician

24/10/2023

🗣️ A few words from TBBIP Director :

It has been humbling to see the reaction to our recent poster release for ‘Two Black Boys in Paradise’ - my sincere thanks goes to everyone who has shown us support. I was recently asked to write a statement about production on TBBIP, which I’m sharing today:

A few years ago, I was introduced to Dean Atta’s poem, ‘Two Black Boys in Paradise’ by our producer, Ben Jackson. In the months beforehand, we had been discussing creating a film that explores themes close to Ben’s heart and his experienced joys and anxieties as a gay man. In this regard, this film is a love letter to my long-term friend and collaborator who for many years has supported my progression and vision as a director.

As a stop-motion team, we’re often drawn to subjects that are bold and memorable - which is true for Dean’s poem and his voice as a writer. The poem “TBBIP” is a deeply honest and emotive piece of writing - it challenges common tropes and misconceptions about what Black and q***r identity is and celebrates what those identities actually are or could be in a personal version of Paradise. Beyond our motivation to do justice to its important themes, we knew that Dean’s poem had great visual potential, allowing us to develop a narrative that explores a variety of emotional spaces occupied by the poem.

After over three years in the making, it will be a heartfelt moment handing this film over to an audience - it is the story of Edan and Dula as they journey towards their own version of paradise, free from judgement, self-doubt, and prejudice.

TBBIP has been the most challenging film of my career so far and whilst it has received every ounce of my commitment and creativity; I wish to acknowledge that this story has always belonged to the communities we aim to represent. In that sense, making this film has been an ongoing exercise in listening to the voices of my closest collaborators, Ben and Dean. It has been an honour to tell this story alongside them both, with the help of our dedicated crew - I hope that it might become as important to others as it has been to those of us making it.

05/10/2023

One6th and are proud to present our first poster for ‘Two Black Boys in Paradise’ - an 8-minute Stop-Motion short film supported by .

To celebrate , we are giving poetry and stop-motion fans the chance to attend a special crew screening in 2024*.

To be in with a chance for you and a friend to attend a screening with Dean and the crew: Follow on instagram, click on the TBBIP poster and tag someone in the comments who belongs in your own version of paradise.

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*Terms: Thanks to the support of a kind sponsor, we are able to offer a combined £150 towards the cost of travel / accommodation for you and your +1. Entrants must be over 16. If under 18, you must be accompanied by an adult. Exact date of the screening TBC

18/05/2023

Background characters being born, soon ready for the 15 frames of fame on our short film collaboration with , ‘Two Black Boys in Paradise’.

31/01/2023

It’s official - Our stop-motion adaptation of ‘s poem ‘Two Black Boys in Paradise’ is now in production. Proud to have the brilliant Kecy Salangad animating with us for a couple of months. A massive thanks to our brilliant crew for getting our sets looking beautiful and to those who have backed the production: , , , Valorie Lee 🖤

15/12/2022

No crossed wires here! Everything working flawlessly thanks to the super talented who has been busy illuminating a special set piece at the studio today. What a guy 👏🏼

10/11/2022

YAY - NEW WORK!

We recently had the pleasure of designing and making six trophies for ‘The Young Animator of the Year’ Awards.

These YAY awards are the first of their kind, and will be presented to the winning animators aged 11 - 18, in their respective categories on 13th November at .

Our design aims to capture the fun, energy and craft of animation. It includes a bespoke, cold cast version of the YAY lettering, which embody three beloved forms of animation - 2D, 3D and Stop-Motion. Our custom made metal plates have been aged and scratched and feature an illustration made in-house, taking inspiration from a classic “cartoon brawl” - paying homage to the graft and passion that goes into the animation process.

A classic bevelled base was cut in-house from wild mango wood and upfront, of course, are the name plates for each of the six winners.

A big thanks to ScreenSkills and for entrusting us with this great project. Congratulations to the talented young animators who entered the competition, and our deepest appreciation to our team who helped bring these awards to life.

Credits:

Creative Director:
Baz Sells

Producers:

Baz Sells

Design:
Baz Sells

Model Making and Construction:

Maddie Branagan]
Baz Sells

Back Plate illustration

Laser Marking

YAY letters 3D Modelling

3D Printing
Maddie Branagan]

01/11/2022

Great to have the C*c' up at the studio. Massive credit to for planning, sewing and putting it up with help from .art. Last week came by and did a great job painting on the sky as designed by . Absolute dream team

15/09/2022

Recently received my copy of ‘There is (Still) Love Here’ by . So much to admire about this collection of Dean's poems - The deeply considered approach to language, the humanity, the honesty - to name a few.

It also features the poem ‘Two Black Boys in Paradise’ which we are currently adapting into a stop-motion short film and boasts a cover designed by One6th art director, .

Anyway - call me biased, but this should definitely be the next book you buy!

- Baz

13/09/2022

BTS - Test shots in progress! Making waves with animator 🌊

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BTS - Here’s our awesome art department team currently working on our @britishfilminstitute funded short film, “Two Black Boys in Paradise”. Immensely grateful to have these talented people with us! They are: @thelornz , @sanna_rasanen_ , @squishy_fx , @maddiebranagan.art , @ylesonn #StopMotion #Animation #Art #BFI #film

Final BTS (unedited) snippet from 'Squib' - celebrating the brilliance of Susan Guy who animated this shot over the course of two sessions, totalling 14 hours⌛️ #StopMotion #Animation

We'll be sharing some BTS content from our latest work 'Squib' in the coming weeks. Starting with this - a quick look at how we took poet, Anthony Anaxagorou from a London recording studio and transported him to the pages on a Typewriter in Manchester! 120 frames, all printed and animated by hand. Approx 24 hours work to create 10 seconds of footage. #animation #stopmotion #poetry #film

Squib

How will you feel "When All of This is Over?" 😷 We're proud to have produced this poetry film, visualising Anthony Anaxagorou's poem 'Squib'. Commissioned by Bradford Literature Festival (UK), the poem was written in response to the post-lockdown provocation 'When All of This is Over'. The film delves into the emotion of Anthony's poem, the claustrophobic journey through lockdown and a hopeful look towards the future.

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WIP 🚪

Macmillan Cancer Support: The bigger Picture

We're pleased to share the Stop Motion segments we created for Macmillan Cancer Support. Made in collaboration with patients and professionals, we helped to convey the groups experiences using custom made puzzle pieces. Very proud to have been a part of this great cause.

WAWWA Clothing: 1+1 collection

Since 2014, WAWWA Clothing have donated over 4000 hats to the homeless via their 1+1 range. We are proud to have produced this film for WAWWA, using mixed techniques, including stop-motion, cut out animation, practical FX and CGI.

WAWWA: 1+1

NEW WORK Twenty-seven pairs of socks animated for one great brand! All product movements were achieved using Stop-Motion!* * and now we're permanently cross-eyed. Animation by Baz Sells

The Inventor Of Happiness: Study Set

Hi folks! Take a look inside the study of 'The Inventor Of Happiness' - A stop-motion short film currently in production at One6th. Visit https://www.one6th.co/films to see the trailer

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