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Skwigly are en route to what's sure to be another fantastic @cardiffanimfest at @chapterartscentre!
Come do brunch with us at our special morning sessions, kicking off 10am tomorrow (Fri) with a panel discussion involving animation legend @joannaquinn, Greg of the @brothersmcleod and our own @benlmitchell @lbyellow talking about their recent adventures in book publishing; don't miss out on the opportunity to get your hands on the latest Skwigly book #IntimateAnimation at a special CAF attendee discount of 33% off (!)

Then on Saturday 10am and Sunday 10am we'll be meeting some of the incredible filmmakers whose work makes up this year's programme, including @mabelsarahalcock @fetnat.animation @hamster_productions @aliyahharfoot @steffleeartist @lysander_wong @eilidh_nicoll @lauratofarides @lauraquinngeyer @elerious96 and @jem_fishwick

Before then, you won't want to miss our own Features Writer Dr. Laura-Beth Cowley compete in the festival's second edition of Sketch Showdown, up against @willandersonjr @thegabiballa @jamievsthevoid @ajoshhicks @diarozzy @cosmicsix and @williamson_pip with live music by @philbrookesuk - 6:45pm Friday

(It's also very likely we'll be making an unsanctioned appearance at the Karaoke on Saturday, 8:30pm @thecanopicardiff)

For the full amazing programme head on over to cardiffanimation.com - see you there!

#animation
#animationfestival
#cardiffanimationfestival
#caf2026

Skwigly are en route to what's sure to be another fantastic @cardiffanimfest at @chapterartscentre!
Come do brunch with us at our special morning sessions, kicking off 10am tomorrow (Fri) with a panel discussion involving animation legend @joannaquinn, Greg of the @brothersmcleod and our own @benlmitchell @lbyellow talking about their recent adventures in book publishing; don't miss out on the opportunity to get your hands on the latest Skwigly book #IntimateAnimation at a special CAF attendee discount of 33% off (!)

Then on Saturday 10am and Sunday 10am we'll be meeting some of the incredible filmmakers whose work makes up this year's programme, including @mabelsarahalcock @fetnat.animation @hamster_productions @aliyahharfoot @steffleeartist @lysander_wong @eilidh_nicoll @lauratofarides @lauraquinngeyer @elerious96 and @jem_fishwick

Before then, you won't want to miss our own Features Writer Dr. Laura-Beth Cowley compete in the festival's second edition of Sketch Showdown, up against @willandersonjr @thegabiballa @jamievsthevoid @ajoshhicks @diarozzy @cosmicsix and @williamson_pip with live music by @philbrookesuk - 6:45pm Friday

(It's also very likely we'll be making an unsanctioned appearance at the Karaoke on Saturday, 8:30pm @thecanopicardiff)

For the full amazing programme head on over to cardiffanimation.com - see you there!

#animation
#animationfestival
#cardiffanimationfestival
#caf2026

Skwigly are en route to what's sure to be another fantastic @cardiffanimfest at @chapterartscentre!
Come do brunch with us at our special morning sessions, kicking off 10am tomorrow (Fri) with a panel discussion involving animation legend @joannaquinn, Greg of the @brothersmcleod and our own @benlmitchell @lbyellow talking about their recent adventures in book publishing; don't miss out on the opportunity to get your hands on the latest Skwigly book #IntimateAnimation at a special CAF attendee discount of 33% off (!)

Then on Saturday 10am and Sunday 10am we'll be meeting some of the incredible filmmakers whose work makes up this year's programme, including @mabelsarahalcock @fetnat.animation @hamster_productions @aliyahharfoot @steffleeartist @lysander_wong @eilidh_nicoll @lauratofarides @lauraquinngeyer @elerious96 and @jem_fishwick

Before then, you won't want to miss our own Features Writer Dr. Laura-Beth Cowley compete in the festival's second edition of Sketch Showdown, up against @willandersonjr @thegabiballa @jamievsthevoid @ajoshhicks @diarozzy @cosmicsix and @williamson_pip with live music by @philbrookesuk - 6:45pm Friday

(It's also very likely we'll be making an unsanctioned appearance at the Karaoke on Saturday, 8:30pm @thecanopicardiff)

For the full amazing programme head on over to cardiffanimation.com - see you there!

#animation
#animationfestival
#cardiffanimationfestival
#caf2026

Skwigly are en route to what's sure to be another fantastic @cardiffanimfest at @chapterartscentre!
Come do brunch with us at our special morning sessions, kicking off 10am tomorrow (Fri) with a panel discussion involving animation legend @joannaquinn, Greg of the @brothersmcleod and our own @benlmitchell @lbyellow talking about their recent adventures in book publishing; don't miss out on the opportunity to get your hands on the latest Skwigly book #IntimateAnimation at a special CAF attendee discount of 33% off (!)

Then on Saturday 10am and Sunday 10am we'll be meeting some of the incredible filmmakers whose work makes up this year's programme, including @mabelsarahalcock @fetnat.animation @hamster_productions @aliyahharfoot @steffleeartist @lysander_wong @eilidh_nicoll @lauratofarides @lauraquinngeyer @elerious96 and @jem_fishwick

Before then, you won't want to miss our own Features Writer Dr. Laura-Beth Cowley compete in the festival's second edition of Sketch Showdown, up against @willandersonjr @thegabiballa @jamievsthevoid @ajoshhicks @diarozzy @cosmicsix and @williamson_pip with live music by @philbrookesuk - 6:45pm Friday

(It's also very likely we'll be making an unsanctioned appearance at the Karaoke on Saturday, 8:30pm @thecanopicardiff)

For the full amazing programme head on over to cardiffanimation.com - see you there!

#animation
#animationfestival
#cardiffanimationfestival
#caf2026

Excited to say that myself and @benlmitchell will be attending @cardiffanimfest again this year. hosting a bunch of morning chats with film makers, including a round table on writing animation books (Friday 24th 10AM) I will also be taking part in the sketch showdown (6:45PM). Come and say hi and give me tips on cartoon character I might be asked to draw?

Excited to say that myself and @benlmitchell will be attending @cardiffanimfest again this year. hosting a bunch of morning chats with film makers, including a round table on writing animation books (Friday 24th 10AM) I will also be taking part in the sketch showdown (6:45PM). Come and say hi and give me tips on cartoon character I might be asked to draw?

Last little bits of Dorset including the wicker man’s favourite football team

Last little bits of Dorset including the wicker man’s favourite football team

Last little bits of Dorset including the wicker man’s favourite football team

Food fair and tropical gardens

Food fair and tropical gardens

Food fair and tropical gardens

Food fair and tropical gardens

Food fair and tropical gardens

Food fair and tropical gardens

Food fair and tropical gardens

Food fair and tropical gardens

Food fair and tropical gardens

Axe throwing, archery and crossbow - medieval day of fun 🏹🪓

Axe throwing, archery and crossbow - medieval day of fun 🏹🪓

Axe throwing, archery and crossbow - medieval day of fun 🏹🪓

Axe throwing, archery and crossbow - medieval day of fun 🏹🪓

Axe throwing, archery and crossbow - medieval day of fun 🏹🪓

Axe throwing, archery and crossbow - medieval day of fun 🏹🪓

Axe throwing, archery and crossbow - medieval day of fun 🏹🪓

Axe throwing, archery and crossbow - medieval day of fun 🏹🪓

Axe throwing, archery and crossbow - medieval day of fun 🏹🪓

Axe throwing, archery and crossbow - medieval day of fun 🏹🪓

Axe throwing, archery and crossbow - medieval day of fun 🏹🪓

Axe throwing, archery and crossbow - medieval day of fun 🏹🪓

Doing a little fence making with Ivy (not) helping

Doing a little fence making with Ivy (not) helping

Doing a little fence making with Ivy (not) helping

Doing a little fence making with Ivy (not) helping

Another day another curio

Another day another curio

Another day another curio

Another day another curio

Another good knocker from Lyme

Dog fish

Ah it nice to be home 🐾 @benlmitchell #selfiewiththeroydog

Ah it nice to be home 🐾 @benlmitchell #selfiewiththeroydog

Ah it nice to be home 🐾 @benlmitchell #selfiewiththeroydog

Ah it nice to be home 🐾 @benlmitchell #selfiewiththeroydog

Hail, Paemon!

@mcranimation Book Club: Intimate Animation plus signing

Tuesday 11 Nov 2025 - 18:00

Manchester Central Library 2

Runtime: 90 mins (approx.)


In recent years, there has been a surge in animated projects that have pushed boundaries, broken taboos, prompted discussions and wowed festival and online audiences alike through compelling storytelling and unmatched artistry. Intimate Animation, the new book from Skwigly Editor in Chief @benlmitchell and @lbyellow, is based on their long-running podcast of the same name. Their new book tours the landscape of contemporary animated films that deal with themes of love, intimacy, relationships, anatomy and sexuality — and the incredible artists behind them.

In this special presentation, the authors and special guests @joannaquinn and @mkbanimation will look at the role animation has played in presenting elaborate and complex concepts relating to love and sexuality, as well as how the medium can be used to visually represent emotions, feelings and concepts not easily described in words nor depicted through live-action filmmaking.

Books will be available for purchase at an exclusive MAF discount.

#Animation
#animationfestival
#IntimateAnimation
#animationbook
#manchesteranimationfestival
#maf
#maf2025
#mcranimation
#joannaquinn