EMMA BURCH - Animation Producer / Director

Being Bradford Dillman has been officially selected for over 85 International Film Festivals and has won 16 awards to date.

WINNER OF…

BEST SHORT FILM PROFESSIONAL JURY AWARD – The European Youth Film Festival 2013, Belgium
AUDIENCE AWARD (ANIMATION) – Route 66 Film Festival, USA
GOLDEN REEL AWARD – Nevada Film Festival 2012, USA
L’HYBRID AUDIENCE AWARD – Rencontres Audiovisuelles 2012, France
AUDIENCE AWARD (ANIMATION) – SediciCorto 2012, Italy
BEST ANIMATED SHORT – Toronto Independent Film Festival 2012, Canada
GOLD ANIMATION AWARD – Prestige Film Awards 2012, USA
PROFESSIONAL JURY PRIZE – Plein La Bobine 2012, France
BEST SHORT ANIMATION – High Deserts Film Festival 2012, USA
BEST STORY – AniMazspot 2012, USA
CANAL + AWARD, Mecal 2012, Spain
REGION OF SKANE’S SHORT FILM AWARD 2012 – BUFF 2012, Sweden
EXCELLENCE AWARD – Rincon International Film Festival 2012, USA
AUDIENCE AWARD – WOMEN OF WORLD 2012, Sydney, Australia
RUNNER UP – INDIE MAGIC AWARD, BEST ANIMATION – Charlotte Film Festival 2012, USA
HONORABLE MENTION (Animation Category) – Metropolitan Film Festival 2011, USA

Below is the list of festivals we’re allowed to announce.

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS…
(reverse date order)

March 2013 – 4th ROANNE ANIMATION FILM FESTIVAL, France – www.cinecourtanime.com
March 2013 – INTERNATIONAL WOMEN FILM FESTIVAL SERSELIAMFAM, Lithuania – http://www.serseliafam.com
March 2013 – TRICKY WOMEN FILM FESTIVAL, Austria -www.trickywomen.at
February 2013 – NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL – http://www.gkids.com/
December 2012 – SCHOOL OF LIFE PROGRAMME, Berlin – http://www.school-of-life-expanded.de/
December 2012 – ANIMATEKA, Serbia http://www.animateka.si
November 2012 – CANTERBURY SHORT FILM FESTIVAL, New Zealand – http://www.belladonna.org.nz
November 2012 – MECAL CHILE, CHILE http://www.mecalchile.com/
November 2012 – FLENSBURGER FILM FESTIVAL, DENMARK – http://www.flensburger-kurzfilmtage.de/
November 2012 – ANIMAX SKOPJE FEST, MACEDONIA – http://animaxskopjefest.mk/en
November 2012 – ST LOUIS FILM FESTIVAL – http://cinemastlouis.org/sliff-2012
November 2012 – INTERFILM BERLIN, GERMANY http://www.interfilm.de/
November 2012 CUCALORUS FILM FESTIVAL – http://www.cucalorus.org
November 2012 – CINESONNE EUROPEAN FILM FESTIVAL, USA – http://www.cinessonne.com
November 2012 – ROUTE 66 FILM FESTIVAL, USA – http://www.rt66filmfestival.com
October 2012 – VIBORG ANIMATION FESTIVAL, COPENHAGEN – http://www.animationsfestival.dk/
October 2012 – NEW ORLEANS FILM FESTIVAL, USA – http://neworleansfilmsociety.org
October 2012 – 3D WIRE ANIMATION MARKET, SPAIN – http://www.3dwire.es
October 2012 – LAUSANNE UNDERGROUND FILM & MUSIC FESTIVAL, SWITZERLAND – http://www.luff.ch/en
October 2012 – CITIZEN JANE FILM FESTIVAL, USA – http://citizenjanefilm.org/
October 2012 – AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL, USA – http://www.austinfilmfestival.com/
October 2012 – SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL, AUSTRALIA – http://www.siaf.uts.edu.au
October 2012 – SHORTS WARSAW FILM FESTIVAL, POLAND – http://www.wff.pl
October 2012 – CRYSTAL PALACE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, UK – http://www.cpiff.co.uk/
October 2012 – VIEW CONFERENCE, ITALY – http://viewconference.it
September 2012 – KIEV INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, UKRAINE – http://www.kievfilmfest.com/en/
September 2012 – PALO ALTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, USA – http://paiff.net/
September 2012 – ANIMATED ENCOUNTERS, UK 2012
September 2012 – TORONTO INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL, CANADA – http://www.film-fest.ca/
September 2012 – INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, LILLE – http://www.rencontres-audiovisuelles.org/
September 2012 – BUSTER COPENHAGEN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, DENMARK – http://www.buster.dk
September 2012 – ANIMANIMA, SERBIA – http://www.animanima.org
August 2012 – ANIBAR INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL, KOSOVO – http://anibar.com/2012/
August 2012 – ODENSE FILM FESTIVAL, DENMARK – http://www.filmfestival.dk/
August 2012 – BRITISH SHORTS SUMMER SERIES, GERMANY – http://www.britishshorts.de/
July 2012 – NEUVA MIRADA, ARGENTINA – www.nuevamirada.com
July 2012 – THE BRITISH ANIMATION FESTIVAL, UK – http://www.filmfestivalguild.com
July 2012 – BLUE WHISKY INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL, USA – http://bwiff.com/
July 2012 – FREE RANGE FILM FESTIVAL, USA – http://freerangefilm.com/
July 2012 – ANIMA MUNDI, BRAZIL – http://www.animamundi.com.br/en/home/
July 2012 – PERTH RELEVATIONS FILMS FESTIVAL, AUSTRAILIA – http://www.revelationfilmfest.org/
June / July 2012 – EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FILM FETIVAL, SCOTLAND – http://www.edfilmfest.org.uk/
June 2012 – PRESTIGE FILM AWARD, USA – http://www.prestigefilmaward.com/
June 2012 – MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL, AUSTRALIA – http://www.miaf.net
June 2012 – THE PINEAPPLE UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL, HONG KONG – http://hkpuff.com/
June 2012 – ANNECY 2012, FRANCE – http://www.annecy.org
June 2012 – SANCY FILM FESTIVAL – LA PLEIN LA BOBINE 2012, FRANCE – http://www.pleinlabobine.com/
May / June – MANLLEU SHORT FILM FESTIVAL, SPAIN – http://www.manlleufilmfestival.com
May 2012 – 22nd LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL, FREIBERG, GERMANY – http://www.freiburger-lesbenfilmtage.de/
May 2012 – STIFF – SEATTLE TRUE INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL, USA – http://www.trueindependent.org/
May 2012 – REYKJAVIK SHORTS AND DOUMENTARY FESTIVAL, ICELAND – http://www.shortsdocsfest.com/
May 2012 – BOOTLEG FILM FESTIVAL, CANADA – http://www.bootlegfilmfestival.com
April 2012 – BE THERE, CORFU – http://www.betherefest.gr/
April 2012 – THE CONNETICUT FILM FESTIVAL, USA – http://www.ctfilmfest.com
April 2012 – NEW TAIPEI CITY FILM FESTIVAL, TAIWAN – eng.taipeiff.org.tw
April 2012 – MALMO QUEER FILM FESTIVAL, SWEDEN – http://www.panora.nu/main/mqff-12.htm#8
April 2012 – MECAL, SPAIN – http://eng.mecalbcn.org
April 2012 – SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S FILM FESTIVAL, USA – http://www.womensfilminstitute.com
March / April 2012 – BOSTON UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL (BUFF), USA – http://bostonunderground.org/
March 2012 – GENEVA FILM FESTIVAL, USA – http://www.genevafilmfestival.org
March 2012 – BROOKLYN GIRL FILM FESTIVAL, USA – http://www.brooklyngirlfilmfest.com/
March 2012 – WORLD OF WOMEN, AUSTRALIA – http://www.wift.org/wow/index.htm
March 2012 – REGARD SUR LES COURT SAUGENAY INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL, CANADA
March 2012 – LES FILM FESTIVAL, USA – http://lesfilmfestival.com
March 2012 – CHARLOTTE FILM FESTIVAL, USA – www.charlottefilmfestival.org
March 2012 – BUFF, SWEDEN – www.buff.se
February 2012 – BRITISH ANIMATION AWARDS, UK – PUBLIC CHOICE SCREENINGS – http://www.britishanimationawards.com
February 2012 – HIGH DESERTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, NEVADA, USA – www.highdesertshortsiff.com
February 2012 – SAN FRANCISCO INDIEFEST, USA – http://sfindie.virb.com/indiefest
February 2012 – ROCKLANDS SHORT FILM FESTIVAL, MAINE, USA – www.farnsworthmuseum.org
February 2012 – BERLINALE, BERLIN, GERMANY – www.berlinale.de
January 2012 – NEW FILMMAKERS LA, USA – newfilmmakersla.com
January 2012 – BRITISH SHORTS, BERLIN, GERMANY – britishshorts.de
January 2012 – LONDON SHORT FILM FESTIVAL, UK – shortfilms.org.uk
December 2011 – NEW YORK NO LIMITS, USA – newyorknolimits.com/
November 2011 – TASMANIAN BREATH OF FRESH AIR, AUSTRALIA – bofa.com.au
October 2011 – FLIP, UK – flipfestival.co.uk/
October 2011 – BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL, UK – http://www.bfi.org.uk/lff/

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Asking a film critic to review your film is always a risk. Luckily the risk paid off!

“For me, watching BEING BRADFORD DILLMAN is a wonderful exercise in recognizing this tendency to conjure up vivid yarns in place of offering a more straight-forward response.”

Please read Travis Keune’s full review HERE

“A unanimous jury has chosen this film because it challenges and engages with its detailed plot, its rich visual language and the skillful way in which it was made. This socio-realistic animated film with its magical details draws us into a gripping story about a girl and her mother. Their fantasies make apparent the tremendous power that parents have over children at the same time as they lead to the girl’s exploration of gender and identity.” – http://buff.se

Although BBD was not selected to screen at Rincon International Film Festival 2012, it was chosen as a special recipient of the Certificate of Excellence Award. A select few films were given this honor after the judges were upset that they struggled to find time to fit them in the film’s schedule. We’re very proud of it!

It is a great honour to announce BBD will be screened at Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in the Generation Kplus programme. This is a big deal for us. Molly and Bradford are beside themselves and Mum couldn’t wait to celebrate with a ciggy and glass of red wine.

For more information check the BERLINALE website, or, read the Generation press release HERE

BBD is very proud to have been shortlisted for the British Animation Awards Public Choice. There are 3 programmes full of fantastic animation that will be screened at a variety of venues across the UK.

For full details please visit (www.britishanimationawards.com) and while you’re at it, why not drop by their Facebook page and give them a LIKE at www.facebook.com/pages/British-Animation-Awards/237016176344160

We were very excited to be interviewed by Michelle Ong from New York’s Interview Magazine, on the eve of flying to New York for NYNL Film Festival. To read the published interview got to www.interviewmagazine.com/film/being-bradford-dillman/

We were thrilled to hear that the BFI LFF wanted to secure the premiere of BBD. Of course we agreed. It will be shown as part of the Animation Panorama 1 programme on Thursday 13th October and Sunday 16th October. Great stuff!

Being Bradford Dillman’s compositor and CG animator speaks to Jotta.comabout her role in the film and her thoughts on the rise of 3D and animations for ‘adults’…

What motivated you to study animation? Could you tell me some of the influences that pushed you in the direction?

My interest in animation began with research into moving image artworks, from a conceptual context rather than one of entertainment. I began exploring film art, which transitioned into drawn and painted animation when no one would show me how to use a camera!

You can read the full interview HERE

Daniella recalls her experience of the Private Screening to Hello You Creatives…
On Thursday night the candle-lit cellar of Jaguar Shoes Bar played host to the first private screening of new animated short film “Being Bradford Dillman”. The film combines cut-out stop motion characters composited into a model world. “Being Bradford Dillman” was written by Emma Burch & Pete Williamson, Animated by Daniella Orsini and Directed and Produced by Emma Burch.

Little blue headphone lights began to glow, the film was about to begin… The night was sponsored by Silent Disco, who provided wireless headphones for everyone to wear during the screening. Throughout the night the film was repeated every half an hour, which was lucky because it was so packed that not everybody could fit in to see it first time round! It received a fantastic response with laughter and sad faces in the appropriate places, which is always a relief. Read the full account HERE…

Imagine Magazine cover Sarah Doody’s interview with the creators of Being Bradford Dillman – Emma Burch and Pete Williamson…

So, what inspired the short?

EMMA: I always loved the extreme reactions I got from people when I told them my mum had told me I was born a boy when I was 3. There never seemed to be a middle ground, it was either one of extreme amusement, or total horror that she could say such a thing to a young child. I’d often get “Are you okay?” but the funniest response was “Were you?”

PETE: When Emma told me the story I thought it was really funny. It felt like the perfect opportunity to do something that captured a far stranger, darker and realistic side to childhood than the happy happy ‘bite and smile’ commercials I’d been working on.

Read the full interview HERE.