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SSAW secures Fantastic Mr Fox crew for weekend Masterclass!

Fans of stop motion animation hold on to your seats. We’re about to take you behind the scenes of animated British hit film, Fantastic Mr Fox with an unforgettable weekend masterclass, taking place at the ATRiuM, on 12th-13th March 2010 (please note date change from February).

SSAW is delighted to have secured eight members of the crew to take part in a lively Q&A session chaired by Robin Lyons of Calon. A Friday evening screening of the Wes Anderson feature will be followed by a day-long session with our panel of experts:

Simon Quinn - Line Producer (Hana’s Helpline, Fireman Sam)

Ralph Foster - Editor (10,000BC, Hannibal Rising)

Chris De Vita - Lead Storyboard (Chop Socky Chooks, Space Jam, The Ugly Duckling)

Andy Gent - Models supervisor (Corpse Bride, Dad’s Dead)

Tristan Oliver - Cinematographer (Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, Chicken Run, Wallace & Gromit in The Wrong Trousers)

Charlotte Owen - Production Manager (Corpse Bride)

Fred De Breheny - Production Supervisor (Coraline, Flushed Away)

Francesca Maxwell - First Assistant Art Director (Corpse Bride, Chicken Run)

This is an incredible opportunity to hear how the talented crew created and perfected the charming characters, and brought Roald Dahl’s beloved tale to life using stop motion animation.

“We are hugely excited to welcome such a distinguished crew to Wales for this event, as many of those attending are working on current high profile projects such as the new Tim Burton film it is excellent that people are willing to give up their valuable time,” said Hannah Raybould, Manager of SSAW.

“Following the success of last year’s weekend masterclasses and the numerous requests for more of the same type of event from students, we are expecting the weekend to be very popular with those attending all our courses.”

The screening will take place in the ATRIuM Cinema and masterclass will be held in the ATRiuM Cinema and those booking will be treated to a drinks reception and networking with the crew as well as lunch on the Saturday.

Places are limited so reserve yours early to avoid crushing disappointment.  Deadline for RSVPs: March 1st by completing the form below.