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Programme and Timetable
Programme and Timetable
Friday May 6
6.30pm Frameworks
CINEMOBILE, Quay St. Carpark
The first ever retrospective of the best of Irish animation short film. FRAMEWORKS began in 1996 and is administered by the Irish Film Board, the Arts Council and RTE. A chance to see the best of the early titles, among them John McCloskey’s MIDNIGHT DANCE and Cathal Gaffney’s GIVE UP YOUR AULD SINS.
CINEMOBILE, Quay St. Carpark
The first ever retrospective of the best of Irish animation short film. FRAMEWORKS began in 1996 and is administered by the Irish Film Board, the Arts Council and RTE. A chance to see the best of the early titles, among them John McCloskey’s MIDNIGHT DANCE and Cathal Gaffney’s GIVE UP YOUR AULD SINS.

9.00pm My Dog Tulip (Irish Premiere) - View Trailer
CINEMOBILE, Quay St. Carpark
2009, USA, 83 mins. Directors: Paul and Sandra Fierlinger. Distributor: Axiom films.
The story of a man who rescues a German shepherd and how the two become fast friends. Featuring the voice talents of Christopher Plummer, Lynn Regrave and Isabella Rossellini. Not suitable for Children
CINEMOBILE, Quay St. Carpark
2009, USA, 83 mins. Directors: Paul and Sandra Fierlinger. Distributor: Axiom films.
The story of a man who rescues a German shepherd and how the two become fast friends. Featuring the voice talents of Christopher Plummer, Lynn Regrave and Isabella Rossellini. Not suitable for Children
Saturday May 7
11.00am Kavaleer Retrospective
CINEMOBILE, Quay St. Carpark
Ireland, 72 mins.
For the past ten years the Kavaleer studio have steadily been building a reputation for themselves as one of the most savvy and talented studios on the block. Commercials, childrens’ TV series and controversial short films make up this retro. A chance to see FROM AN EVIL CRADLING - an episode from the book by Brian Keenan.
CINEMOBILE, Quay St. Carpark
Ireland, 72 mins.
For the past ten years the Kavaleer studio have steadily been building a reputation for themselves as one of the most savvy and talented studios on the block. Commercials, childrens’ TV series and controversial short films make up this retro. A chance to see FROM AN EVIL CRADLING - an episode from the book by Brian Keenan.
11.00am Eimhin McNamaraís Stop-Motion Workshop
THE MODEL, The Mall
Advance booking is essential as numbers are limited.
The workshop includes storyboarding, clay modeling and filmmaking. Age group: 8-13 year olds.The finished film will be screened on Sunday 8th at 3pm in The Model Cinema before KOOKY.
THE MODEL, The Mall
Advance booking is essential as numbers are limited.
The workshop includes storyboarding, clay modeling and filmmaking. Age group: 8-13 year olds.The finished film will be screened on Sunday 8th at 3pm in The Model Cinema before KOOKY.
2.00pm Animation Show & Tell
CINEMOBILE, Quay St. Capark
60 mins
Animators Joel Simon from Flickerpix, Belfast and Andrew Kavanagh from Kavaleer, Dublin talk about their work and their studios. Steve Woods talks about the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ behind his just finished experimental piece, DUTCH DARKNESS.
CINEMOBILE, Quay St. Capark
60 mins
Animators Joel Simon from Flickerpix, Belfast and Andrew Kavanagh from Kavaleer, Dublin talk about their work and their studios. Steve Woods talks about the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ behind his just finished experimental piece, DUTCH DARKNESS.

4.00pm Kooky - Irish Premiere - View Trailer
CINEMOBILE, Quay St. Carpark
2010, Czech Republic, 95 mins. Director: Jan Sverák. Distributor: Portobello/Fandango.
Young Ondra has asthma and so his mom throws away his favorite toy: a musty old stuffed bear named Kooky. That night Ondra dreams that Kooky is determined to find his way back home from the dump. Kooky must become a real hero.
CINEMOBILE, Quay St. Carpark
2010, Czech Republic, 95 mins. Director: Jan Sverák. Distributor: Portobello/Fandango.
Young Ondra has asthma and so his mom throws away his favorite toy: a musty old stuffed bear named Kooky. That night Ondra dreams that Kooky is determined to find his way back home from the dump. Kooky must become a real hero.
6.30pm David O'Reilly presents Animated Rarities
CINEMOBILE, Quay St. Carpark
60mins
David O’Reilly is an Irish-born Berlin-based animator and winner of the Darklight Audience Award 2008. Darklight asked David to make a selection of his favourite and most inspiring animations including Charley Bowers & Don Hertzfeldt and a special screening of his latest film The External World. Not suitable for Children
CINEMOBILE, Quay St. Carpark
60mins
David O’Reilly is an Irish-born Berlin-based animator and winner of the Darklight Audience Award 2008. Darklight asked David to make a selection of his favourite and most inspiring animations including Charley Bowers & Don Hertzfeldt and a special screening of his latest film The External World. Not suitable for Children

8.30pm Chico & Rita - View Trailer
CINEMOBILE, Quay St. Carpark
Spain/UK, 2010, 94 mins. Directors: Tono Errando, Javier Mariscal, Fernando Trueba. Distributor: CinemaNX.
Chico is a young piano player with big dreams. Rita is a beautiful singer with an extraordinary voice. Music and romantic desire unites them, but their journey - in the tradition of the Latin ballad, the bolero - brings heartache and torment. Not suitable for Children
CINEMOBILE, Quay St. Carpark
Spain/UK, 2010, 94 mins. Directors: Tono Errando, Javier Mariscal, Fernando Trueba. Distributor: CinemaNX.
Chico is a young piano player with big dreams. Rita is a beautiful singer with an extraordinary voice. Music and romantic desire unites them, but their journey - in the tradition of the Latin ballad, the bolero - brings heartache and torment. Not suitable for Children
10.00pm Lightbox Music and Dance Party
Upstairs at Mc Garrigles, O'Connell St
Live music with "The Blow-ins in the Wind" (Bob Dylan Tribute Band)
Dancing till late Chico & Rita Style
Tickets €5 - Admittance free with Festival Weekend Pass
Upstairs at Mc Garrigles, O'Connell St
Live music with "The Blow-ins in the Wind" (Bob Dylan Tribute Band)
Dancing till late Chico & Rita Style
Tickets €5 - Admittance free with Festival Weekend Pass
Sunday May 8
11.00am Contemporary Animation
CINEMOBILE, Quay St. Carpark
Michael Connerty curates an unmissable selection from Annecy festival 2010 and throws in some additional treats. Come and see some incredible films - a number of which picked up awards at the festival - animated music videos, titles include LA FÉTE by Malcolm Suntherland and ANGRY MAN by Anita Killi.
CINEMOBILE, Quay St. Carpark
Michael Connerty curates an unmissable selection from Annecy festival 2010 and throws in some additional treats. Come and see some incredible films - a number of which picked up awards at the festival - animated music videos, titles include LA FÉTE by Malcolm Suntherland and ANGRY MAN by Anita Killi.
2.00pm Animators in Discussion
CINEMOBILE, Quay St. Carpark
Mark Flood and Kieran Crowley, from collective DELICIOUS 9, show their work and talk about how they explored the world of music videos and independent film making and what happened.
CINEMOBILE, Quay St. Carpark
Mark Flood and Kieran Crowley, from collective DELICIOUS 9, show their work and talk about how they explored the world of music videos and independent film making and what happened.

3.00pm Kooky - Irish Premiere - View Trailer
The MODEL, The Mall
Czech Republic, 2010, 95 mins. Director: Jan Sverák. Distributor: Portobello/Fandango
Young Ondra has asthma and so his mom throws away his favorite toy: a musty old stuffed bear named Kooky. That night Ondra dreams that Kooky is determined to find his way back home from the dump. Kooky must become a real hero.
The MODEL, The Mall
Czech Republic, 2010, 95 mins. Director: Jan Sverák. Distributor: Portobello/Fandango
Young Ondra has asthma and so his mom throws away his favorite toy: a musty old stuffed bear named Kooky. That night Ondra dreams that Kooky is determined to find his way back home from the dump. Kooky must become a real hero.
6.30pm AniMadrid 10
CINEMOBILE, Quay St. Carpark
AniMadrid is Spain’s leading animation festival. They celebrated their 10th birthday in September 2010. This selection is a showcase for the recent progress in the Spanish animation industry. Not suitable for Children
CINEMOBILE, Quay St. Carpark
AniMadrid is Spain’s leading animation festival. They celebrated their 10th birthday in September 2010. This selection is a showcase for the recent progress in the Spanish animation industry. Not suitable for Children

8.30pm Mary & Max - View Trailer
CINEMOBILE, Quay St. Carpark
Australia, 2009, 80 mins. Director: Adam Elliot. Distributor: Soda Pictures
A tale of friendship between two unlikely pen pals: Mary, a lonely, eight-year-old girl living in the suburbs of Melbourne, and Max, a forty-four-year old, severely obese man living in New York. Adam Elliot has made an name for himself since his first short UNCLE back in 1996. Not suitable for Children
CINEMOBILE, Quay St. Carpark
Australia, 2009, 80 mins. Director: Adam Elliot. Distributor: Soda Pictures
A tale of friendship between two unlikely pen pals: Mary, a lonely, eight-year-old girl living in the suburbs of Melbourne, and Max, a forty-four-year old, severely obese man living in New York. Adam Elliot has made an name for himself since his first short UNCLE back in 1996. Not suitable for Children
All Weekend
Exhibition - Life Drawing by Animation Students
Venue: Coleman Building Stephen Street Carpark
Open 10am to 6pm Thursday 5th - Sunday 8th May.
This is an unique chance to see Life Drawing at its very finest. Drawing from life is a basic part of an animators learning. To animate you must be familiar with the human body. Irish animation is now accepted as good as anywhere in the world. The life drawing on display here from Colaiste Dhuiligh, Ballyfermot College of Further Education and IADT Dun Laoghaire reflect this world standard.
Venue: Coleman Building Stephen Street Carpark
Open 10am to 6pm Thursday 5th - Sunday 8th May.
This is an unique chance to see Life Drawing at its very finest. Drawing from life is a basic part of an animators learning. To animate you must be familiar with the human body. Irish animation is now accepted as good as anywhere in the world. The life drawing on display here from Colaiste Dhuiligh, Ballyfermot College of Further Education and IADT Dun Laoghaire reflect this world standard.
Exhibition - Animation Models
Venue; Yeats Society Building, Hyde Bridge
Open 10am to 5pm Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th May
You’ve seen their move in films but what do animation models look like close up. Well chek them out. Examples include the taxi from the award winning HORN OK PLEASE by Joel Simon of Flikerpix, Belfast.
Venue; Yeats Society Building, Hyde Bridge
Open 10am to 5pm Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th May
You’ve seen their move in films but what do animation models look like close up. Well chek them out. Examples include the taxi from the award winning HORN OK PLEASE by Joel Simon of Flikerpix, Belfast.

We would like to thank: Lara & Seamus at The Model, Sinead & Michael at Darklight, Daniel at Axiom, Andrew Rea, Claire Leadbitter & The Frames, Peter Coleman, Kristin Irving at Portobello, Padraig & Linda at Pure Design, David O’Mahony at Access Cinema, Sophie Bush at Soda Pictures, Sarah Dillon Louise Ryan & Emma Scott at the Irish Film Board as well as the board of Cinema North West.

