Rethink

There has been a recent setback, so a rethink in regards to immediate plans will be useful at this stage. The commercial work has been shelved for the summer, the good news is that the concept was well received and may ultimately a very nice piece of work.

The gallery's hands are tied in regards to assisting with the new Lye film proposal.. unfortunately they are unable to offer any kind of artist residency or funding. They were pretty protective of their gallery exhibition (understandably so) which is a shame as the film could be very exciting for the space. They have, however, kindly offered free use of the exhibition to obtain research material.

It has been suggested that a proposal be submitted to the UK film council and maybe Screen West Midlands. The decision has been made to make the film, even if the application for funding may be made retrospectively, it will certainly be worth it. The concept is clear and strong and casts new light on Lyes work.. so why not make the film anyway ?

Finances are difficult at the moment.. funding bodies are being squeezed, and the Animation industry may not viewed by many to be a very valuable industry...Why is this ? Visual Arts may also be squeezed in the next few years ... and obviously education.. so who will make content for the new generation of highly visual learners when all the animators have left the UK, or moved into other professions ?

Maybe things will look different tomorrow.