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Manipulate Arts: Scottish Shorts + Q&A

Duration: 1h5m + 30m Q&A
Dates: Sun 4 Oct 2026 12:00

This screening will include a Q&A with the filmmakers of some of the shorts. Each short will have on with on-screen subtitles and the Q&A will be captioned.

Manipulate Arts is proud to present its first-ever ‘in competition’ programme, a celebration of Scotland’s vibrant and ever-evolving animation scene. 

This exciting showcase brings together a diverse collection of contemporary shorts from Scottish-based animators who are pushing the boundaries of the form. From bold experimental works to imaginative worlds and thought-provoking social commentaries, each film reflects the creativity, technical skill, and distinctive voice of its maker.  

Together, they highlight the strength of Scotland’s animation community and mark an important new chapter in Manipulate Arts’ ongoing commitment to supporting and championing independent animation. 

Clanimation will be hosting a free networking meet-up in DCA Meeting Room after the screening. 

 

ANimation still shows a girl with a large bird building a nest.
Peace of Heart short film
Animation still shows a paper doll in a napkin dress with a washing line.
Manipulate Arts, The Jubilee Short Film
Animated still shows a small boy with a man, a zombie following them through a car park.
Creche and Burn
Animated still of fish swimming past a human character
Distance to the Moon short film
ANimation still shows a girl with a large bird building a nest.
Peace of Heart short film
Animation still shows a paper doll in a napkin dress with a washing line.
Manipulate Arts, The Jubilee Short Film
Animated still shows a small boy with a man, a zombie following them through a car park.
Creche and Burn
Animated still of fish swimming past a human character
Distance to the Moon short film
ANimation still shows a girl with a large bird building a nest.
Peace of Heart short film
Animation still shows a paper doll in a napkin dress with a washing line.
Manipulate Arts, The Jubilee Short Film
Animated still shows a small boy with a man, a zombie following them through a car park.
Creche and Burn
Animated still of fish swimming past a human character
Distance to the Moon short film

Manipulate Arts’ Autumn Animation Season is supported by Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network, awarding funding on behalf of Screen Scotland and the BFI National Lottery

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