Here it is: the Summer Animateka!

Why should the joys of animated film be limited to December, when we could also encounter them at wonderful venues in Ljubljana, in the middle of summer, under the open sky? This was the rationale behind the idea for a summer version of Animateka, which we are making true this summer: the first edition of Summer Animateka is here!

We have divided the programme into three parts: to animate the city, screenings will be complemented with animation workshops as well as video mapping.

 

During screenings, comic books published by Društvo za oživljanje zgodbe 2 koluta will be available at reduced prices, each purchase also earning you a gift!

 

The event has been made possible by Turizem Ljubljana. Admission to all events is free.

 

PROGRAMME

 

FILM SCREENINGS

 

Wednesday 5 August 2015 at 9 pm, Slovenian Cinematheque Summer Open-air Cinema at the Museum Quarter (Metelkova 2a)

Eleanor's Secret (Kérity la maison des contes) (8+)

Dominique Monféry, France/Italy, 2009, 35mm, 76', In French with Slovenian subtitles

Little Natan uncovers a world of children's literature heroes in the library of his late aunt Eleanor. But all these wonderful creatures can only survive if Natan learns how to read. Can he make it?

 

Thursday 6 August 2015 at 9 pm, Slovenian Cinematheque Summer Open-air Cinema at the Museum Quarter (Metelkova 2a)

The Secret of Kells (8+)

Tomm Moore, Ireland/France/Belgium, 2009, 35mm, 75', In English with Slovenian subtitles

A visually rich drawn animation tells the story of Ireland in early Middle Ages and of the creation of one of the most stunning and best preserved historical manuscripts, The Book of Kells.

 

Friday, 7 August 2015 at 9 pm, Slovenian Cinematheque Summer Open-air Cinema at the Museum Quarter (Metelkova 2a)

Animateka after Animateka 2015, (14+)

For eight years in a row, International Animated Film Festival Animateka has been presenting a selection of best animated films from the latest edition of the festival. This year’s main programme consists of ten short animations that have enthralled the jury, audiences and members of the festival team alike. The pieces bring various views of life, present a multitude of animation techniques and pose questions about the world around us.

 

Saturday, 8 August 2015 at 9 pm, Slovenian Cinematheque Summer Open-air Cinema at the Museum Quarter (Metelkova 2a)

Approved for Adoption (Couleur de peau: Miel) (11+)

Jung, Laurent Boileau, Belgium/France, 2012, DCP, 75', In French with Slovenian subtitles

Based on the autobiographical graphic novel Approved for Adoption by the renowned Belgian comics artist Jung, the film brings a combination of animation and excerpts from family and historical archives to uncover the path of a Korean adopted child, forever to remain divided between two cultures. A poetic, moving and gently humorous story on a never-ending search for identity.

 

Sunday, 9 August 2015 at 9 pm, Slovenian Cinematheque Summer Open-air Cinema at the Museum Quarter (Metelkova 2a)

The Boy and the World (O Menino e o Mundo) (7+)

Alê Abreu, Brazil, 2013, DCP, 80', No Dialogue

A homage to nature and a critique of the contemporary society – consumerism, media and industrialisation – the film is shown from the pespective of a boy looking for his place in the world. An imaginary image of the contemporary world to amaze young and grown-up audiences alike.

 

Monday, 10 August 2015 at 9 pm, Slovenian Cinematheque Summer Open-air Cinema at the Museum Quarter (Metelkova 2a)

Rocks in My Pockets (16+)

Signe Baumane, Latvia/USA, 2014, DCP, 88', In English with Slovenian subtitles.

Wishing to defy the stigma that leaves many reduced to silence, Signe takes us deep under the surface of her depression where she wants to confront the family demons.

 

Tuesday, 11 August 2015 at 9 pm, Okrepčevalnica Repete – jazz & okrepčila (Gornji trg 23)

Best animated music videos from Supertoon festival 2015 (12+)

Supertoon is an animated film festival that has made Šibenik, Croatia its home. What makes it special is its competition programme of animated music videos. An eclectic selection of the best contenders will be presented in Ljubljana.

 

 

WORKSHOPS – Around Ljubljana with drawings and photographs

 

Friday 17 July 2015, 5–7 pm, Ljubljana Castle

Opening workshop Around Ljubljana with drawings

Participants will lend us a hand to make an optical toy – a flipbook: a booklet containing a series of images that are bound together to create the effect of movement when turned rapidly. Flipbooks will be created at the Ljubljana Castle Courtyard, and photographs will be taken on our way from the Castle Tower to Prešernov trg so that the entire Ljubljana will serve as the background.

 

Saturday 18 July 2015, 5–7 pm, Argentinski park

Pixilation in Argentinski park

With the help of passers-by, we will be making pixilation animations. The technique is a type of stop-motion animation where a man is animated (moved) instead of puppets of drawings, and each move is photographed. Playing the series of photos at speed creates the effect of movement. Serving as the scenery will be the entire Argentinski park.

 

Friday 24 July 2015, 5–7 pm, Park Tabor

Pixilation in Park Tabor

With the help of passers-by, we will be making pixilation animations. Serving as the scenery will be the entire park, including the nearby sights (Sokolski dom designed by architect Ivan Vurnik and the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus).

 

Saturday 25 July 2015, 4–6 pm, Jakopič Promenade, park Tivoli

Pixilation in Jakopič Promenade

With the help of passers-by, we will be making pixilation animations. Serving as the scenery will be the entire Jakopič Promenade.

 

Friday 31 July 2015, 5–7 pm, Grubarjevo nabrežje, Špica

Pixilation at Grubarjevo nabrežje

With the help of passers-by, we will be making pixilation animations. Our setting will be Špica at the confluence of Grubarjev kanal and Ljubljanica.

 

Friday 7 August 2015, 5–7 pm, Metelkova Museum Quarter

Pixilation in Metelkova Museum Quarter

Before night screenings of animated films at the museum quarter, we will be making pixilation animations with the help of passers-by. Our setting will be the entire platform and the buildings surrounding it.

 

Saturday 8 August 2015, 4–6 pm, Tivoli park in front of the International Centre Of Graphic Arts (MGLC)

Pixilation in Tivoli park at MGLC

With the help of passers-by, we will be making pixilation animations. Our setting will be the courtyard in front of MGLC.

 

Sunday 9 August 2015, 5–7 pm, Metelkova Museum Quarter

Pixilation in Metelkova Museum Quarter

Before night screenings of animated films at the museum quarter, we will be making pixilation animations with the help of passers-by. Our setting will be the entire platform and the buildings surrounding it.

 

Monday 10 August 2015, 10.00–12.00, AKC Metelkova mesto

Pixilation in AKC Metelkova mesto

Before night screenings of animated films at the museum quarter, we will be making pixilation animations with the help of passers-by. Our setting will be the entire AKC Metelkova.

 

Tuesday 11 August 2015, 5–7 pm, Gornji trg

Closing pixilation workshop at Gornji trg

Before night screenings of animated films at Okrepčevalnica Repete, Gornji trg 23, we will be making pixilation animations with the help of passers-by. Our setting will be the entire Gornji trg square, including the Hercules fountain in its centre. This workshop will be the final one in the series during Summer Animateka 2015.

 

 

VIDEO-MAPPING: ANIMATED MAP

15 August 2015 at 9.30 pm (façade of Cankarjev dom)

The façade of Cankarjev dom will be used to screen a selection of excerpts from chosen films of the previous International Animated Film Festival Animateka. They will be designed to form a visual piece by VJ Mesec – a renowned visual artist from Ljubljana who has been active in video production for a number of years. We also have a surprise ready for all the fans of Animateka!