WÖNKY discuss stuff in Computer Arts Magazine
WÖNKY were invited by Computer Arts to feature in the Round Table discussion. 'Start your own studio' was the theme of Issue 150 of the magazine. As a "very distinct and successful" studio, we were asked to discuss what it takes to set up a studio and the challenges of going it alone.
Read a PDF version of the article
Ryan Gander featured in Frieze Magazine
Ryan Gander is the main feature on this month's Frieze magazine. It reviews his work including the soon-to-be launched art installation 'As it presents itself - Somewhere vague' that we've recently been helping him out on.
Find out more about our this project
Whitstable Biennale
We've been working with Ryan Gander on a claymation animation that will be projected in HD as part of his art installation 'As it presents itself - Somewhere vague'. It'll be premiered at this year's Whitstable Biennale, Festival of Contemporary Visual Arts between the 21st June to the 6th July.
Visit the Whitstable Biennale website and look out for Miki in animation action...
Media Sandbox Showcase
WÖNKY was delighted to win the pitching session for our video sniffing-based idea at the Media Sandbox Showcase. We'll be working with the Pervasive Media Studio to look at capturing CCTV footage and transforming it into Street Sport TV.
Crossing The Void Conference
WÖNKY showcased their viral online series 'ILoveCyberia' at the Crossing The Void conference.
Something for any mutton-fixated insomniacs out there
Encounters International Short Film Festival - Contentertainment
Once again WÖNKY organised and chaired the 'Contentertainment' strand at the Encounters International Short Film Festival. Contertertainment looks at the use of short films across different digital platforms. This year's theme was virtual worlds. The guests included the VP Creative Director of Nickelodeon UK, an author of the 'Dummy's Guides to Machinima' plus a producer from Rivers Run Red.
Virtual Worlds. Real Communities
Cornwall Film Festival - Animation Workshop
WÖNKY was at the Cornwall Film Festival to give the Cineformation Animation Workshop. Miki produced 4 seconds of stop-motion animation in just 90 minutes using the 'Well -ard' dog from Aardman Animation's Creature Comforts series.
Find out more about the stop-motion action here
Cineformation - Video and New Media
Vicky chaired Cineformation's video and new media event.
Animation Film Night
Keen to see more animation plus all you lovely animators, Vicky, Tia Perkins and Helen Brunsdon (Aardman Animations) have started up a bi-monthly Animation Film Night. Following on from the success of the past two events we're doing it all again. Come along to The Hen and Chicken in Bedminster to watch recent award winners from international festival and events, plus have the chance to share new projects.
To find out when the next event is on contact vicky@wonkyfilms.com
WÖNKY visit Falmouth University
WÖNKY were invited to give a talk to the students at Falmouth's all new swanky Animation Department.
Bristol Media Showcase
Vicky presented the viral series 'Cyberia' at the Bristol Media Showcase, discussing the development of and strategy behind the series.
Visit the wonderful world of Cyberia at "ILoveCyberia"
