2024 is proving to be a promising year for a resurgent UK events circuit. Joining the calendar on Saturday, April 27th at the University of Gloucestershire is the Fine Lines Festival, an event looking to bring together the worlds of comics, illustration and animation. Full details in the press release below.
Everyone is invited to the first Fine Lines Festival – a celebration of Illustration and Animation.
Guest speakers such as Steve Smith, founder of Beakus Animation Studio, Domareen Fox, art director on Netflix’s hit animated series Dead End Paranormal Park, Neeraja Raj, a writer-director working in animation and film, Denzell Dankwah, upcoming graphic novelist and illustrator and Seraphina Bewick, an animator and producer currently working in acquisitions and development for Warner Brothers Discovery and Cartoon Network, will all be sharing their processes and talking about their work and careers so far.
Throughout the day there will be interactive workshops, animation screenings and the chance to mingle and chat with artists, makers, publishers and animators.
There is also a comics and art market with over 60 independent creators showcasing and selling their work which ranges from zines and prints to children’s books and board games.
Hosted by the University of Gloucestershire’s BA Hons Illustration and Animation courses at Park Campus in Cheltenham, the event will be full of creative inspiration and fun.
