Beryl
Published on 30. September 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-80258-723-4 (ISBN)
Description
This book documents the behind-the-scenes work that went into the animation of the award-winning short film Affairs of the Art by Beryl Productions. It includes a range of sketches, storyboards, final artwork and commentary from director Joanna Quinn and writer Les Mills.
Reviews / Votes
After debuting at the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival in January 2021, where it won the Best Animation award, the 16-minute Affairs of the Art has delighted audiences at more than 65 festivals, snagging 25 other awards, including the Special Jury Distinction for Direction, Short Film, at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, the Jury Award in the Comedy category at Aspen Shortsfest, the Audience Award at the New York City Short Film Festival, and the Gold Hugo for Best Animated Short Film at the Chicago International Film Festival. -- Publisher: GraffegMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Graffeg Limited
Dimensions
Height: 251 mm
Width: 202 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
806 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80258-723-4 (9781802587234)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Cardiff based Beryl Productions has been in existence since 1987 and specialises in individually hand-drawn character animation. Their raison d'etre is to produce high quality, accessible animation using humour as an essential element. Apart from their film work, they have created TV commercials for clients including Procter & Gamble, Fallon, KalKan, Coca Cola, Nestle, United Airlines. -- Publisher: Graffeg