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Bar Shorts returns on the 7th May with a celebration of the new book by Ben Mitchell and Laura-Beth Cowley - Intimate Animation. Tickets now on sale at the Garden Cinema.

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Nice to see my 2013 film The Ringer out in the world at La Féte Du Court festival. Thanks to @autourdeminuit. I feel a car chase coming on.

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There's still a few tickets left for next week's

@BarShorts at

@TheGardenCinema where I'll be in conversation with Will Anderson and Ainslie Henderson. It's going to be a corker! Next Saturday. 15th Feb. Get your ticket.

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Happy Christmas everyone. Why not celebrate by watching my 2010 Christmas film Bad Night For The Blues.

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Exciting days are here. For the first time you can now buy Anfield Road on our Etsy shop. But what makes it special is when you buy a copy of the 272 page graphic novel you get a limited edition signed A5 print with book. This is the only place you will be able to get this. They are numbered to 50 only and are already going quick. The books will ship after the publication date of the 29th October. Happy days. Click here for a copy.

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A good time was had by all at Nomad London’s incredible exhibition – Nomad Exhibits. Nomad, an incredible film production facilities house, opened their doors to art lovers last night with a special exhibition. Artists with work on display included, Alan Murray, Calum Sharp, Charles Inge, Ewan Jones-Morros, Fern Berresford, Franz Gall, Harry Hall, Jack Cole, Lena Brede, Lucian Trestler, Luc Janin, Mia Powell, Peter Lyon, Sarah Lim and Steve Reeves. The work was varied in style and a fabulous powerhouse of invention. Chris showed A2 versions of the end pages from Anfield Road. It was the first time Chris had shown his artwork in a gallery context. So Chris was consumed by pure excitement. Thanks to Yousaf Ali Khan who framed the landscapes. The countdown is on to the release of Anfield Road on the 29th October but you can pre-order now from the pre-order section of this site. You can also buy the prints that were on display last night at the Etsy shop.

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Friends in Liverpool. It's way off but I will be in conversation with my friend and legend Bernie Connor about my debut graphic novel on the 7th November 2024 at 6:30pm at Waterstones Liverpool. Check out the blog for ticket details. Exciting times!

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Bar Shorts returns with a Robert Bradbrook special.

Bar Shorts presents another programme of ground-breaking short films and animations. This evening is curated by Robert Bradbrook, Head of Animation at the world-renowned National Film and Television School (NFTS). Robert is also a multi-award-winning director best known for his BAFTA-nominated Home Road Movies which has won some of the most prestigious awards in animation including the Cartoon d’Or. A story based on family stories and why we tell them. We are also screening a selection of Robert's favourite (and award winning!!!) NFTS films he has tutored over the last twelve years. The programme will be followed by a Q&A  hosted by Chris Shepherd. The evening is curated by Chris and Dog & Rabbit Animation Studio.

There's still a few tickets left. Tuesday 27th August at 8pm.

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Okay everyone. hope you are all having a nice time in the sun. As the publication of my debut graphic novel by Titan Comics comes up in September. We have created a website for Anfield Road. The site will feature news, updates about events. You can also pre-order the book there. A massive thanks to my dear friend Will Baker who built the site with his amazing company Zookri. If you need a website please give him a shout. Hope you like it.

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Here's a sneaky peak of pages from Chris's debut graphic novel called Anfield Road.

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Big congratulations to David Clapham on his amazing one man show at the Williamson in Birkenhead. I was very honoured to get the opportunity to make a film for the exhibition - The River Runs Through. The private view and great fun. It is on till June and well worth a visit. Dave is has done so many incredible things and being such a good mate to me over the years. He never ceases to inspire me. Check it out and it is free! https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/david-clapham/

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This is emotional. At last. I can announce after four years of drawing that my debut graphic novel, Anfield Road, will be released by Titan on the 10th September. It is available now for pre-order from Forbidden Planet (UK), Penguin Random House (USA/Canada) and Amazon. I'm working with Titan on a a selection of signings and screenings to celebrate its arrival. A big thanks to Titan and ALL of the people who helped me along the way to make this very special moment happen.

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@BarShorts returns to the @TheGardenCinema on Tuesday 16th April. The night will celebrate 10 years of amazing animation studio @dogNrabbit. We will be showing my 2003 film Dad's Dead. Full line up and tickets here. https://www.thegardencinema.co.uk/film/bar-shorts-celebrates-10-years-of-dog-rabbit-animation-studio-and-friends/

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Thanks to the brilliant comic convention Thought Bubble for having me at this years festival. It was a lot of fun. I was selling various prints. It was the first time at a comic festival and it was a special time. Thanks to Jaild Mingdnag for putting me up. Here are some images from the weekend. Looking forward to the next one.

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Me and Anthony Lavagna did this piece of animation for

@LondonRCOT and

@SayComms for this year's #OTWeek23. Check it ouI and to find out more about RCOT's great work go to there website https://www.rcot.co.uk.

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It's been about four years since Chris screened any of his films in public. You can see his 2016 film Johnno's Dead at @londonanimation on Wednesday 29th November 2023. It kicks off at 9pm at the Horse Hospital in London. A blast from the past. This movie is Chris's sequel too his 2003 classic Dad's Dead. Get your tickets here. @autourdeminuit @ARTEfr https://liaf.org.uk/schedule/liaf-2023-10-best-horror-films-ever-15?wcs_timestamp=1701291600

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I'm really looking forward to our next Bar Shorts on Tuesday 5th September. Kick off its at 7pm and there's still a couple of tickets left.

Director of the British Animation Awards, Helen Brunsdon, is the guest programmer of this evening’s Bar Shorts. Helen has worked extensively across the animation industry as a consultant, producer and executive working with the most creative names in animation including Aardman, Arthur Cox, Brothers McLeod, CBBC, Creative Skillset and Disney, We look forward to evening of classic, ground-breaking and fun animated shorts. 

The programme will be followed by a Q&A with Helen hosted by Chris Shepherd. The evening is curated by Chris and Dog&Rabbit Animation Studio. 

Join us in the bar from 7pm for networking

Films Screening:

Busby (1997) - Anna Henkel

When the Day Breaks (1999) - Amanda Forbes and Wendy Tilby 

Uncle (1996) - Adam Elliot

The Conformist (1991) - Phil Mulloy

The Hill Farm (1989) - Mark Baker

Murder (1991) - Phil Mulloy

The Dirdy Birdy (1997) - John R Dilworth

Cousin (1999) - Adam Elliot

That's Nothin (1991) - Phil Mulloy

Wife of Bath (1998) - Joanna Quinn

Creature Comforts (1989) - Nick Park

The Big Snit (1985) - Richard Condie

About Bar Shorts:

Bar Shorts hosts regular short film and animation nights in different venues across London and the UK. It's aim is to bring shorts to a wider audience. It is curated by Dog&Rabbit animation studio and hosted by Chris Shepherd.