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Bring Your Own Animation April 2026 + Short Film Screening

  • Nell of Old Drury 29 Catherine Street London, England, WC2B 5JS United Kingdom (map)

Bring Your Own Animation with special short film screening–Am I Dreaming?

Jake Lee, Director of 'Am I Dreaming?' will present his short film and give a talk on processing of making the film.

About this event

NEW LOCATION!

Where: Nell of Old Drury,

29 Catherine Street,

London, WC2B 5JS

When: Tuesday, 28th April 2026

Event Start: 7PM

Talk start 8PM


Short Film Screening & Presentation

This month we’ll have a special screening of the short film Am I Dreaming? by director Jake Lee followed by a talk titled How to Direct an Animated Short Film for Festivals.
Film Summary - "We all dream of love, but Kirstin’s dream of being with Dan, the most popular boy in school, takes her to outer space and to a fairy tale castle. Her dream came true... or did it?"

Jake Lee, Director of Am I Dreaming?

Jake is a Director from London and has directed two award-winning short films for festivals. His most recent film 'Am I Dreaming?' is an animated musical with an original soundtrack composed by Lilianne Coeverden. The film is currently doing the film festival circuit and is half-way through the campaign with 10 wins with another 15 nominations. Jake will screen the short film and deliver a behind-the-scenes talk showing the making of the film. 


If you are a student, an autodidact or a professional who’s working on a shot or a reel, bring your work and get feedback from Professional Animators. We advise you to bring in your work on your own laptop, or if you can’t bring your own device try to have your work online so it can accessed on the spot.


Please sign up on the event page in order to let us know if you’re planning on coming with something to show and you would like feedback!

Of course you can still come for just the socialising and fun times : )

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We hope to see you soon,

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