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There’s still time to celebrate International Women’s Month with stunning global-themed animated films – selected by our locally-based Leeds Animation Workshop.
Bring friends and family to this free event at The Compton Centre on Tuesday, 28th March, 5:15 – 6:45, to see award-winning films made in India, Africa, Eastern Europe, and right here in Harehills. The audience will be able to talk to some of the animators and find out more about ANIMATED HAREHILLS.
Local residents (aged 16 and over) are invited to get involved this summer with ANIMATED HAREHILLS – a series of free events organised by Leeds Animation Workshop with support from Leeds 2023 City of Culture. Starting in June, there will be workshop sessions where anybody can learn to make their own animated film, watch more amazing shorts, meet filmmakers from around Yorkshire and beyond, and help to put on future screenings.
To find out more, come to the Compton Centre film show on 28th March; you can chat with Natalie (natalie@eastsidestory.uk). You can also follow Leeds Animation Workshop on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram – or check out the website for more information and trailers: https://www.leedsanimation.org.uk/.
Who are the amazing Leeds Animation Workshop?
Based in Harehills for over 40 years, Leeds Animation Workshop is a women’s collective set up in 1978 to produce and distribute animated films on social issues.
A not-for-profit, cooperative company run by women, Leeds Animation Workshop, produces and distributes animated films on social and educational issues. The organisation was set up in 1978 after a group of women friends launched their first film, WHO NEEDS NURSERIES? – WE DO! about the need for preschool childcare. Throughout its history, the Workshop has been run by women, who carry out all stages of the production process, from initial research to final distribution. They have now made over 40 films, many of which – including international award-winners – have been shown in different countries around the world.
You can also find Leeds Animation Workshop on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
This article was written by Natalie Tharraleos.
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