Oska Bright Film Festival 2026
Animation
Monda 30 March • 1:30pm to 4pm
Brighton Dome Studio Theatre
A vibrant mix of animation styles that surprises, moves and entertains. From laugh-out-loud moments to stories with real emotional depth, these films show just how powerful animated worlds and characters can be.
Animation award sponsored by Adult Swim
Book your tickets below and we’ll see you there!
In this screening:
The Big Bad Wolf
Leo William Wright, UK • 5 mins
A story about Richmond, a little piggie who befriends a bad wolf.
Bunnyville
Maria Audrey Samudro, INDONESIA, UK • 2 mins, 47 secs
A predator lives in a town full of his prey, but he can’t eat them, or he’ll get arrested for murder.
Capture
The Social Agency None, UK • 5 mins, 29 secs
How can you tell if someone is real? Cheese perhaps?
Sandman
Tommy Lawrence, Kobe Souvanasin, AUSTRALIA • 5 mins, 1 sec
While dreaming, young Sarah faces her fears with the help of the Sandman.
The Virus
Caroline Fawell, UK • 3 mins, 55 secs
A short stop motion animation about Covid and lockdown.
I Boarded The Wrong Plane
Tamsin Parker, UK • 3 mins, 4 secs
When we were finally able to travel to America again, something strange happened.
Acherontia Atropos, Actias Luna
Luna James, US • 2 mins, 41 secs
A short non-narrative animated film exploring the themes of grief and loss.
Barrington Farm Harvest Festival Animations
Saffron Wright, UK • 8 mins, 58 secs
Six Barrington Farm artists created iPad animations with Rob Terrestrial.
Birdhouse
Vienne Byrne, UK • 3 mins, 23 secs
A dot becomes a line and is shaped and moulded by the experiences it goes through.
The Bear Went Over A Mountain
Kirsteen Bailey, UK • 9 mins, 15 secs
A short stop-motion animation about a greedy but helpful bear.
Hôtel Banane (An Inspector Calls)
The Social Agency None, UK • 6 mins, 57 secs
A hotel inspector visits a new hotel, and gets more than he bargained for.
Polar
Phoebe Yemi Ara, UK • 2 mins, 22 secs
An avalanche changes a polar bear’s life, sending him on a journey across a barren fantasy world. A rich narrative exploration of mental health.
Hope
Jem Clancy, UK • 2 mins, 45 secs
Inspired by Spring and the beauty of diversity, this film is about everyone being welcome and celebrated.
Bubble Boy
Cameron Carr, UK • 12 mins, 40 secs
A non-verbal autistic boy with a deep desire to communicate creates a world through drawing. Based on a true story.