The McLaren Award for British Animation was named in honour of one of Scotland’s most celebrated filmmakers, Norman McLaren. The prize has now reached its twentieth year. This first programme of short films is an inspiring mix spanning everything from growing pains to the bizarre relationship of two elderly gentlemen passing a quiet afternoon. Each film has its own original aesthetic, passion and vision, representing outstanding achievement in animation. Not suitable for children.

The Conservatory

• Matilda Tristram /
• UK /
• 2008 /
• 2 mins

Goodbye Mr Pink.

• Helen Piercy /
• UK /
• 2009 /
• 10 mins

Laitue

• Nicholas Brooks /
• UK /
• 2008 /
• 9 mins

The Owl House

• Jessica Cope /
• UK /
• 2008 /
• 8 mins

Photograph Of Jesus

• Laurie Hill /
• UK /
• 2008 /
• 8 mins

Rabbit Punch

• Kristian Andrews /
• UK /
• 2008 /
• 6 mins

The Reason I Collect

• Emma Curtis /
• UK /
• 2008 /
• 4 mins

Salem Al Fakir - Astronaut

• Anders Jedenfors, Jamie Stone /
• UK, Sweden /
• 2009 /
• 3 mins

Shadows and Dust

• Jon Dunleavy /
• UK /
• 2009 /
• 5 mins

The surprise demise of Francis Cooper’s mother

• Felix Massie /
• UK /
• 2008 /
• 7 mins

Today Only

• Toby Jackman /
• UK /
• 2009 /
• 10 mins

Yellow Belly End

• Philip Bacon /
• UK /
• 2009 /
• 9 mins