ABZ on Sport?

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.

ABZ on Sport?

Archif Sgrin a Sain Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library of Wales Screen and Sound Archive
1967-01-01
Sound
4m

Ian Malcolm of Cardiff Amateur Cine Society tries his hand at the sort of crazily-connected, animated cut-outs that Terry Gilliam created for Monty Python. A football is the link ingredient in this title from ‘Welsh Lions Films’ and the ITM Film Unit. For other examples of this talented animator’s work, see 'Legend of the Red Dragon', 'Animal Alphabet', 'A Child's Guide to Catching an Elephant Kit' and 'A Change in the Weather'.

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.