‘RINGS’ ANIMATOR MAKING CUTTING EDGE 3D ANIMATION IN ENGLAND’S NORTHWEST

Manchester based production company The Box; have launched an exciting collaboration with talented and highly acclaimed Lord of the Rings animator Miles Bellas.

Miles, who is originally from Wigan, Greater Manchester, has just returned from New Zealand where he worked for over two years on the multi award winning movies. His other credits include Titanic, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and The Fifth Element. Miles will be working with The Box on a five minute 3D digitally animated character based DVD over the next twelve months.

North West Vision, the TV and Film agency for England’s Northwest are contributing £20,000 from its lottery funding towards the making of this short 3D film.

Alice Morrison, Chief Executive of North West Vision said:

“By supporting this innovative project we are helping to raise the UK’s 3D animation profile by reaching out to a whole new adult audience. North West Vision are committed to raising the profile and shaping the region’s film industry, spearheaded by the growing reputation of 3D animation in Manchester”

This witty 3D film (yet to be titled) will be unique and innovative and is aimed at an adult audience.
The making of the production will involve approximately 15 people. The Box hopes to develop and maintain strong links with North West educational establishments and training providers in the making of this short film.

Mike Kirwin, Director of the Box said:

“This is fantastic project and we are so thrilled to have established a partnership with Miles Bellas and funding support from North West Vision. Pre-production for our digital 3D animation will start very shortly and we hope to be completed by summer 2005.”