Young Creatives' Club #04: Animation and Design

Event information / agenda

A Big House Event supported by Creative Quarter.

ABOUT THIS EVENT

A space for our younger creatives to to connect, network, hatch plans, collaborate, skill share, be curious, ask questions and discuss all things creative, digital, entrepreneurship, business, and beyond. If you are aged 16-25, this event is especially designed for you, although all ages are welcome.

This month's event is focused on Animation and Digital Media, and will include two talks from current creatives working in the sector.

EM GREEN

NTU graduate Em Green won the Young Creative Award for Animation & Digital Media (19-24 age group) in 2020 for her short animation This Fabric World, which challenges the viewer to consider how disposable fashion has become, and the damaging, irreversible impact it has on the planet. Since then Em has gained experience in animation and motion design, working as a Production Assistant for animation studio Finger Industries; freelancing with Trent PTS, to lead and direct students to create animated content; and exhibiting at shows including New Designers.

Currently Junior Motion Designer / Animator at CNS Media, Em designs, storyboards and animates digital and broadcast advertisements for a range of clients. Em will talk about her creative journey to date.

www.emgreenanimates.com

Instagram: @emgreenanimates

ALFIE EYDEN

Alfie Eyden is a 23 year-old creative and self-described "design chameleon" who - alongside his studies - has over five years' of industry design experience as a freelancer, building beautiful design systems and developing brands. Working with print, digital, animation and UI design, Alfie has a strong background in typography and creative project development and has worked with clients including Hockley Hustle, Nottingham Playhouse, Nottstopping Festival and ChalleNGe. Alfie won the Young Creative Award for Animation & Digital Media (19-24 age group) in 2021 for his children's animation, "What If Humans Had Tails Like A Monkey?", which was produced for the Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity.

Now studying an Animation MA at Nottingham Trent University, Alfie will talk about his career and studies so far.

www.alfiejeyden.co.uk

Instagram: @_designchameleon

WHO IS IT FOR?

This talk and networking event has been specifically designed for young creatives aged 16-25, to inspire and encourage young people to think about pursuing a creative career.

Everyone is welcome, but if you are based in Nottinghamshire or Derbyshire and run a creative or digital business, or have an idea for one you would like to start, we recommend you also enroll for The Big House programme. If you are not yet enrolled on The Big House, you can complete an expression of interest form by clicking the "Register Your Interest" button at the top of the page.

WHEN AND WHERE IS IT?

Thursday 14 October, 5pm - 8pm at Blend Coffee Shop

We will be asking all delegates to present proof of a negative lateral flow test (taken within the last 24 hours) before entering the event. Please show your NHS confirmation text or email to a member of staff on the door. You can order free lateral flow tests here. We will also be encouraging all delegates to wear a mask when not seated.

WHAT IS THE BIG HOUSE PROGRAMME?

The Big House offers fully-funded business support, mentoring, workshops, networking events and access to grants for creative and digital businesses in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Click here for further information about the programme. This project is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund 2014 - 2022.