Here’s the playlist from last week. We had impossible geometry, impossible stunts, overthinking, a creepy kid, a 13 year old's diary, buddhism, Traitors, Mafiosa Dog Judio, staring, and a Liverpool love story. Links to most of the films can be found at: overlapsocial.com/event

Beatriz Antunes is giving us a look at her 13-year-old self’s diary in ‘Bring 1D to Portugal’. Written in 2012, directed in 2025. 11th Feb 7pm at Nortons, Digbeth! £10 / £12 on the door (hardship tickets available) Get tickets: www.overlapsocial.com/event-detail...

@thechrisshepherd.bsky.social is showcasing his debut graphic novel, Anfield Road. It's a beautiful coming of age story set in late-eighties Merseyside. The land of the La’s, the Hillsborough disaster and Findus Crispy Pancakes. 11th Feb 7pm at Nortons, Digbeth Tickets at: overlapsocial.com

@thechrisshepherd.bsky.social’s films often draw from his deeply personal experiences growing up in Liverpool. Here’s a clip from BAFTA-nom’d Dad’s Dead. Fun Fact it was included as an extra on the DVD for Danny Boyle's Sunshine. Tickets at: overlapsocial.com

The older of us will remember @thechrisshepherd.bsky.social’s Stareout Championship sketches for the BBC sketch show series Big Train. We might even have a cheeky stare out competition on Feb 11th Tickets at: overlapsocial.com

Animation legend thechrisshepherd.bsky.social will be with us on Feb 11th 7pm at Nortons, Digbeth! One of my inspirations is his David Shrigley collaboration 'Who I Am And What I Want'. Voiced by comedian Kevin Eldon. Tickets at: www.overlapsocial.com/event-detail...

If you want to submit animation, the deadline is midnight tonight (4th Feb). It can be from as short as 1 second. The OPTIONAL prompt is ‘Impossible’, but you can make whatever you want. It's not impossible. Submit here: overlapsocial.com

Another lovely crowd in November. Old and new faces from across the country. Established professionals, artists, newcomers, and the curious. Join us on Feb 11th 7pm at Nortons Digbeth: www.overlapsocial.com/event-detail...

Our final guests in November were Alice Bloomfield & Jack Zhang. We saw the behind the scenes of Alice's experiential animation for London's Outernet, Jack's work for MTV, and their collaborative work including Alice's film Larval. Links to most of the films here: tinyurl.com/bdhu5jye

In November BAFTA, Emmy & Annie winning director Chris Tichborne talked about his role as Tim Burton's animation supervisor on Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Wednesday. We've got multiple brilliant guests coming up on Feb 11th too. Tickets: www.overlapsocial.com/event-detail...

The submissions in November were really strong. We had dog judo, wheels of fortune, alcoholism, war, space monsters and mystical adventures. It was mix of returning legends and inspirational newcomers. Thanks to everyone who took part.

Each Overlap we have a new theme (or prompt) to give inspiration to anyone who needs it. 'FORTUNE' was the last one. Louis dressed as a wheel of fortune which could be spinned for variously confusing prizes including. We also had a dry ice clouded tarot card reader. The next prompt is 'IMPOSSIBLE'.

11th Feb 7pm at Nortons Digbeth. Moth will break down their original short film for Monument Valley III. Known for its mediative ‘felt’ narrative, beautiful art direction and MC Escher-like puzzles. Moth developed these characteristics into a cinematic, intimate story. Tickets: overlapsocial.com

🥁🥁🥁 FINAL CALL FOR ANIMATION ENTRIES: Submit your character-driven animated short films, music videos, or experimental work to the 22nd Pictoplasma Fest 2026! Deadline end of the week: pictoplasma.com/animation

Moth are our guests on Wed 11th Feb 7pm at Nortons Digbeth! Moth’s vivid visuals, storytelling, and emphasis on character have earned BAFTA noms, an Annecy Cristal and D&AD Pencil. Their clients include: Netflix, New York Times, Google and Spotify. Tickets: www.overlapsocial.com/event-detail...

We’re back on Wed 11th Feb 7pm at Nortons Digbeth! Our special guests include Moth Studio and Chris Shepherd. We’ll have animators introducing their films and a chaotic costume from host Louis. The optional prompt is ‘IMPOSSIBLE’. Non-animators and animators welcome a-like. overlapsocial.com

A dramatic, if not completely disorientating montage from August. Louis summoned Brum's foremost folklore. The 1st half was crammed with incredible talent and we raffled some Moho licenses. Finally, Cartoon Saloon’s Giovanna Ferrari gave us an insightful behind the scenes look of Éiru.

Here’s the playlist from last week's FORTUNE themed Show & Tell. Thanks to everyone who got involved. It was a busy night in everyway possible. Links to most of the films can be found at: overlapsocial.com/post/november-2025-fortune Early bird tickets for February are already available.

Maliheh Gholamzadeh will be sharing her films Tangle and Silhouette. Tangle is an incredibly moving film about leaving memories and loved ones behind during war. Silhouette was made as part of the To Gaza With Love animation jam. See you tomorrow, 26th Nov 7pm @ Nortons Tickets: overlapsocial.com

Dog & Rabbit will be showing some classic episodes of their cult internet series, Dog Judo. See you on Nov 26th 7pm at Nortons, Digbeth. www.overlapsocial.com/event-detail...

If you want to submit animation for 26th Nov, the deadline is midnight tonight (19th Nov). It can be from as short as 1 second. The OPTIONAL prompt is ‘Fortune’. Or submit whatever you like. Command your own fortune. Submit at: overlapsocial.com

Outside of feature work, Chris Tichborne has directed multiple award winning TV shows, including: Netflix’s The House, Clangers, The Sound Collector and the viral sensation, The Tiny Chef Show! See you there on 26th Nov 7pm at Nortons, Digbeth: Tickets: www.overlapsocial.com/event-detail...

MEGA BONUS special guest! Chris Tichborne is a BAFTA, Emmy and Annie winning director. Most recently he was animation supervisor for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Wednesday. Find out more on 26th Nov 7pm @ Nortons, Digbeth. Tickets: www.overlapsocial.com/event-detail...

Alice Bloomfield’s short film, Larval, hit the festival circuit last year, picking up a crop of awards including Best Short at @raindance.org. Find out more about it on 26th Nov 7pm @ Nortons, Digeth. Tickets: www.overlapsocial.com/event-detail...

Combined, Alice Bloomfield and Jack Zhang have worked with some of the biggest names in fashion and music. Their clients include: Rihanna, MTV, Emmys, Ninja Tune and Netflix Here's an ident Jack directed for MTV. Reserve tickets for 26th Nov 7pm @Nortons, Digbeth at: overlapsocial.com

Blew my mind as a kid that Donkey Kong Country was made so close to me and not on the other side of the world

A satisfying loop I found of me hosting at the last @overlapsocial.com. I feel very conscious of how self indulgent this can seem, but if it helps cheerlead the animation industry I can fool myself that it's not about ego stroking.

Alice Bloomfield and Jack Zhang are our guests on Wed 26th Nov 7pm at Nortons, Digbeth. Alice and Jack are 2D animation directors. Respectively rep-d by Black Dog Films and Strange Beast. Here’s a spot they co-directed for Mango. Reserve your tickets at: overlapsocial.com

November’s prompt is FORTUNE. Fortunately, Max already made some themed dice to give to our Show&tellers. You’ve got till 19th Nov midnight to submitting something. Can be from as short as 1 second and not based on the prompt. Fortune favours the bold. More details at: overlapsocial.com/submit

We really do have a lovely community. Loads of old and new faces from across the country. Established professionals, artists, newcomers, and the curious. Get in on the action on Nov 26th 7pm at Nortons, Digbeth. www.overlapsocial.com/event-detail...

Find out Louis’ next costume on Nov 26th 7pm @ Nortons. www.overlapsocial.com/event-detail... Last time Louis recounted and accidentally summoned Brum's foremost piece of folklore, the Piss Troll, while suspended in the air dressed as a fairy. Nov 26th’s prompt is FORTUNE.

Dani Abram joined us in August to go over her insanely diverse career. We raffled copies of @mohoanimation.bsky.social, which Dani then demonstrated to anyone interested during the breaks.

August's guest was Giovanna Ferrari the writer and director of @cartoonsaloon.bsky.social’s latest short film, ÉIRU. As well as being honoured with the English premiere, we got to see Giovanna’s career journey and an insightful behind the scenes look at this sure fire Oscar contender.

August’s Overlappers. We had a Disney classic chopped into banging beats, Amoebas, Batman ciggies, K-Pop Fire Demons, AI overwhelmed by dread, and plenty of folklore. Photos by Oliver Hindley. Photo layering by @louishudson Next Event: 26th Nov 7pm @ Nortons Digbeth. overlapsocial.com

Here’s a throwback to our 6th birthday in May. Loads of talent. A custom present from Pahnl, surprise messages from previous Overlappers, and a game of pass the parcel. Footage by Jake Wesley-Worrall. Editing by @louishudson.bsky.social Get booking for the next Overlap: overlapsocial.com

Here’s the playlist from August. Thanks to everyone who got involved. Links to most of the films can be found at: overlapsocial.com/event Apologies for this being so late. Work/life.

@mohoanimation.bsky.social are tonight's sponsor! We’ll be doing a raffle for licenses so ask about entering when you arrive. It mixes nice drawing tools with rigging features. Also, there's a boom in Moho animation/rigging jobs, so I recommend checking it out. moho.lostmarble.com

@moonjam.com was our guest in May. We saw his journey starting as an illustrator, to creating joyful character driven animation. Finished off with the second ever showing of his new film, DUCKS.

The artist Pahnl made an incredible present for our 6th birthday. I'm still a bit overwhelmed by it. We’ve got such a lovely community here. Check his work here: www.pahnl.co.uk

It was our 6th birthday in May, so the theme was BIRTHDAY SUIT. The prompt for Aug 28th is FOLKLORE in honour of Cartoon Saloon’s track record with the theme. Wait till you see the costume. Tickets: www.overlapsocial.com/event-detail...

It was our 6th birthday in May, so we had a jolly game of pass the parcel, party bags, and Louis burst out of a cake. Well done to the T-shirt winners! We've got another giveaway coming up on the 28th Aug.

MERCH! We have t-shirts printed by the amazing Do Make Say Ink. £20 each at the events. They’ll be for sale online at some point too. Get yours on 28th Aug from 7pm at Nortons Digbeth. overlapsocial.com

A huge thanks to @filmhubmidlands.bsky.social for being our event sponsor in May. Here’s @louishudson.bsky.social looking sheepishly unprofessional while half naked in a cake.

A look back at May’s Overlappers. We had jazzy nostalgia, operatic space metal, wooden pizzas, bereavement, broken toilet doors and rubbish robot investments Photos by Trevor Price. Photo layering by @louishudson.bsky.social See you Aug 28th 7pm at Nortons www.overlapsocial.com/event-detail...

SUPPORT SUPERSONIC! Big venue update and an urgent one. Read full statement here - supersonicfestival.com/2025/08/13/6...

Giovanna Ferrari from @cartoonsaloon.bsky.social is our guest on Thurs 28th Aug 7pm at @nortons.digbeth! Gio wrote & directed ÉIRU. The film follows a girl who descends into the belly of the earth to discover why her warring clan's well has dried up.  Reserve tickets at: overlapsocial.com

We’re back Thurs 28th Aug 7pm at Nortons Digbeth! @cartoonsaloon.bsky.social's Giovanna Ferarri is our special guest. The optional prompt is ‘FOLKLORE. Non-animators and animators welcome a-like. Reserve tickets / submit films at overlapsocial.com

On Sat 19th July 12pm, Savages has its first UK preview at Mockingbird Cinema, B9 4AA The film is Claude Barras’ follow up to OSCAR nom’d My Life As A Zucchini. GO! £11.45. 87mins. PG rating. Tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/forwa...

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Last month @jeremieperin.bsky.social joined us for a rare Q&A of his incredible feature Mars Express. Thanks to Mockingbird Cinema for helping make this bonus Overlap happen. Photos by @maxpriddy.bsky.social. Editing by @louishudson.bsky.social