The Gems
Cineworld - Monday 14th November

We went to see films made on the Animated Gems short film scheme coordinated by Sgrîn Cymru Wales, S4C and SE3D, the Animate it! scheme and by animation students in Wales.

My favourite animation of the night was Astronauts, by Matthew Walker produced as his final piece for his Animation degree at University of Wales, Newport (http://www.animationnewport.co.uk/degree2005/nominations.htm). The 3D animation was particularly well executed and the plot was simple but effective in holding the viewers attention. It also succeeded in getting the best audience reaction.