Award Winning Animator to Lead Animation Forum Award winning animator James Eastope will lead an Animation Forum on Wednesday 11 February 2004, 6.45-9.00pm at Light House Media Centre, Wolverhampton. Light House has set up the Animation Forum for animators in Wolverhampton and the West Midlands to get together, screen new work and talk about the industry, including production and funding opportunities. Admission is free. For further details contact Peter McLuskie on 01902 716055 or email mailto:plot@light-house.co.uk The evening will include a free screening of James Eastope's animation, 'Le Diable et le Garcon' (The Devil and the Boy), a dark tale of fear and murder. This film has been exhibited widely and uses a variety of techniques to tell the story of the day the devil got bored. James is currently working on a short film script and is producing an animation for a television pilot based on Clive Barker's 'Hellraiser'. There will be an opportunity after the screening to ask James questions and meet other animators. The forum will be followed at 8.30pm by the first in a series of three British Animation Awards 2004 Public Choice screenings, showcasing some of the best animation produced across the UK and giving customers an opportunity to vote for their favourite. (Cost: £3 each or all three screenings for £7). For more information Tel: 01902 716055 or email: mailto:plot@light-house.co.uk or see http://www.britishanimationawards.com Peter McLuskie from Light House said, "Light House has established a reputation for providing high quality training and support for animators of all ages. The Animation Forum is a fantastic opportunity for animators and people interested in animation to see new work being produced in the region and learn more about the industry." If you live in the Black Country and want to find out about current training opportunities at Light House, contact Kelly Jeffs on 01902 716055 email mailto:kelly@light-house.co.uk