Creative Action is a weekend film festival that includes: a screening programme of four cross-global features, a Brighton International Animation Festival partnership programme of international animated shorts, three inspiring and creative film workshops and a special real-life kickboxing demonstration.

The festival programme repositions action films from across the globe and across the ages by focusing on the artistry in action, showcasing the beauty of movement and creativity of stunts and combat. Readdressing the male dominated focus of action films, all features will showcase powerful female leads such as Franka Potente as Lola, Zhang Ziyi as Mei, and Meiko Kaji as Akemi, performing breath-taking action sequences.

Animation Programme, 1hr, Unrated (18)

Presented in partnership with Brighton International Animation Festival

We are delighted to host a guest curated programme of international animated shorts from Brighton International Animation Festival (BIAF).

Exploring the diverse and creative BIAF back catalogue, we have a thrilling programme which features female and non-binary characters in lively, dynamic animated action. The programme is bursting with creativity and inspiration with a selection of themes and animation styles.

Full Programme:

• One of Us
  Dir. Emma Kelly, 4’ (UK)
• Talk To You
  Dir. Sheetal Thankey, 4’ (UK)
  
• The Witch & the Baby
  Dir. Evgenia Golubeva, 5’ (UK)
• Holladio hods gsogt
  Dir. Sarah Braid, 5’ (Austria)
  
• Bless Grace Jones
  Dir. Ivy Dillon 1’ (UK)
  
• True Sound Façade
  Dir. Laura N-Tamara, 3’ (UK)
  
• Cookie Valentine and the Chamber of Horrors
  Dir. Gabriela Moncayo , 3’ (UK)
  
• Pulse at the centre of being
  Dir. Tsz-wing Ho 4’ (Hong Kong)
  
• I Would Like to Live on the Moon
  Dir. Emily Burke 2’ (UK)
  
• BLUSH – An Extraordinary Voyage
  Dir. Iiti Yli-Harja 15’ (Finland)

This project is possible with support of the BFI Film Audience Network, awarding funds from the National Lottery in order to bring this project to more audiences across the UK