Mr Eppynt a Clara'r Fuwch: Y Bunyip

From the collection of

Archif Sgrin a Sain Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library of Wales Screen and Sound Archive

Established in 2001, the National Library of Wales Screen and Sound Archive holds an unrivalled collection of films, TV and radio broadcasts, video tapes and sound recordings relating to Wales and the Welsh, from 1898 to the present day. The collection spans multiples formats and genres, both professional and amateur.

Mr Eppynt a Clara'r Fuwch: Y Bunyip

Archif Sgrin a Sain Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library of Wales Screen and Sound Archive
1978-01-01
Sound
Closed captions
5m

Beautiful, subtle and amusing: Mr Eppynt and Clara the Cow, who has woken Mr E up too early, banging a ball off the roof of their house, lose the ball and discover the unknown and surprising Bunyip. Created by Frank Koller, of Cardiff’s Caricature Theatre, this was the 5th in a series of 10 animated Mr Eppynts, all created using shadow puppets. The characters and scenery were cut from translucent plastic, coloured with pens and lit from behind. English subtitles available.

DIY Animation

Amateur animation auteurs bring their homegrown creations to life

The requirements for making an animated film are pretty low. With a camera that shoots in single frames and an idea in your back pocket, you're well on your way. This collection showcases an assortment of dining table Disneys, who combine homebrewed talent with the all-important dedication and patience required to bring a story to life one frame at a time. Not that this was necessarily a solitary pursuit. From the 1950s onwards networks of amateur animators like The Grasshopper Group collaborated on filmmaking and distribution, and animated shorts were often a highlight of the amateur filmmaking scene.