Smith and Foulkes MasterClass In Asscocition With Screen Training Ireland

Darklight are delighted to collaborate once more with Screen Training Ireland at this years festival in presenting a Masterclass with animation wizards Smith and Foulkes.Adam Foulkes and Alan Smith recent credits include the title sequence for Thunderbirds, and an animated "film within a film" for Lemony Snicket: A Series of Unfortunate Events. They have also directed several sketches for the BBC's animated comedy show Monkey Dust. For their work in television commercials they have won the Grand Prix Award at the Cannes Lions, the Grandy at the 2005 ANDYS and the ITV award for best commercial.

www.nexusproductions.com

The Masterclass will concentrate on Smith and Foulkes approach to animation direction in their work with Nexus Productions. Smith and Foulkes will explore the practical and creative aspects in producing their award winning commercial campaigns. They will also talk about their work on feature length motion pictures and music promos. This will be followed by a Q&A session.

Date: 22nd June 2006
Duration: 1/2 Day
Venue: Filmbase, Templebar, Dublin .
Cost: E25

Check the Screen Training Ireland website for registration procedures www.screentrainingireland.ie

Darklight Salon

Alan Smith will be talking to Gavin Kelly of Piranha Bar in the Darklight Salon at Film Base for a round table discussion on Friday the 23 rd of June, after lunch, all are welcome to this free event.