Stunning animation and short films screened at Films in Peel night
UK FILM-MAKER Ian Emes was the guest at a Films in Peel evening on Friday which showcased his animation as well as short films from the Island and further afield.
A 25 minute compilation of Ian's work was screened at Peel Centenary Centre which included animated films he had made for Pink Floyd (Dark Side of the Moon), Mike Oldfield (Tubular Bells) and Paul and Linda McCartney (The Oriental Nightfish).
It also featured other animated works by Ian such as French Windows and The Beard.
The compilation focused on his output in the 1970s. After this period he diversified into live-action, writing and directing short films and feature length films.
Following the screenings What Where When editor John Gregory conducted a question and answer session with Ian and audience members had the chance to ask questions.
The film-maker spoke about his encounters with Pink Floyd and Paul McCartney as well as the technology he used when he was starting out as an animator.
The Isle of Man film-makers who had their work screened were 16-year-old Nathan Russell Raby (Car Trouble), Glenn Whorrall (Little Room), Jim Edge (The Rabbit), Manx Video Camera Club (Okells Promotion) and John Craine (Fall of the House of Lawrence).
John grew up in the Island and left to study English and philosophy at the University of York before enrolling in the London Film School.
Since then he has been working towards being a cinematographer on several projects and is developing scripts to be shot in Ireland, London and the Isle of Man. He is also working on a script for the Jewish Film Council.
The eclectic mix of short films, selected by Eric Glithero of Films in Peel, also included work by film-makers from further afield including Nick White (Inseparable), Martin Talbot (Tizz) and Jan Svankmajer (A Game of Stones).
The night was supported by the Isle of Man Arts Council and proved to be a highly enjoyable evening.
Films In Peel has a busy schedule this month at the Centenary Centre.
Tonight (Friday) Encounters at the End of the World (cert G) will be screened. On Friday, October 23, 42nd Street, the classic 1930s Busby Berkley musical (cert U) will be shown and on and Friday, October 30, the Rocky Horror Picture Show (cert 15) will be on the big screen.
Doors open at 7.15pm for the films, with the screenings starting at 7.45pm.
Tickets for all films are 4 (concessions 3) and are available from two weeks before screening date at Celtic Gold, Peel, Shakti Man, Ramsey and Peter Norris Music, Douglas, or on the door if not sold out.
For full details see www.centenarycentre.com
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