Podcasts

Welcome to making animation podcast hosted by Rosa Mulraney and Katharine Nicholls. We take a deep dive into behind the scenes of making animation from the initial spark, perspiration, collaboration, dark nights of the soul to celebrating success!

Towels - Episode 1

In our first episode we talk to Falmouth University graduate Prawta Annez, the director of the award-winning short graduate film Towels and her producer Camilla Kjaernet.

 

Middle Watch, Part 01 - Episode 2

We meet the director of Kung Fu Panda (2008), John Stevenson, and talk to him about his new short film project Middle Watch which went on to be nominated for a BAFTA.

 
A 3D animated whale

The Snail and the Whale: © Magic Light Pictures Limited 2019

Snail and the Whale - Episode 3

In this episode Katharine Nicholls and Rosa Mulraney interview animation director, Daniel Snaddon, about his experience co-directing Snail and the Whale.

The Art of Animation - Where do ideas come from?

In this episode we join five top animation talents for a live event at The Poly, Falmouth to debate the question of how to get ideas and how to develop them into working films. The panel are Joanna Quinn & Les Mills (Affairs of the Art, Girls Night out), Osbert Parker (Lisey’s Story, Film Noir), Tim Searle (Danger Mouse, Have I got news for you) and Barney Goodland (Superworm, The Snail and the Whale).

 

Whys Mums Don’t Jump - Episode 5

In this episode Rosa Mulraney talks to the team behind the animated short film Why Mums Don't Jump (2023). This film was made for podcaster, writer and journalist Helen Ledwick, who tasked the students with bringing to life the pelvic floor struggles women face after childbirth in a creative, tactful and hopeful manner. The film was created as a response to a live brief by students on the Animation BA Hons at Falmouth University. Joining the podcast are Sammy Reavley, Bonnie Harris, Cadi Cornwell-Davison, Mia Mackenzie, Tim Eweoya and Dee McCann.

Annecy Animation Festival 2023 - Episode 6

In this episode Rosa Mulraney and Derek Hayes look back on a week attending Annecy Animation Festival 2023. They give their top tips if you've not visited the festival before and their reflections on what has been valuable about their visit.

Podcast Music by vikassinghchhonker from Pixabay