It has been a whirlwind week of events for Chris, starting with a weekend in Kendal and leading right into a stacked lineup for the coming days. Here is a recap of what went down and where you can catch Chris next!
Lakes International Comic Art Festival
Last weekend, Chris was tabling at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival in Kendal. His bag was much lighter going home as he sold every single book he brought along! Beyond the table, it was fantastic to connect with the vibrant creator community and catch up with some personal favourites, including Bryan Talbot, Jim Medway, and The Rickard Sisters. It was brilliant to also hang out at the wonderful Graphic Novel Reading Room. The sense of community at this festival is always something truly special.
Find out more about Lakes Comic Art Festival here
Bar Shorts with Animation Legend Caroline Leaf
On Tuesday, Chris hosted Bar Shorts alongside animation inspiration Caroline Leaf. Caroline, who directed and animated iconic, award-winning films for the NFB (National Film Board of Canada) such as The Street, Interview, and The Owl Who Married a Goose, curated a selection of her favourite short films for an incredibly inspirational evening.
For everyone who asked for the playlist, here is the full event running order:
- Interview | Dir. Caroline Leaf (Canada, 1979, 14 mins)
- The Flying Man | Dir. George Dunning (UK, 1962, 2 mins)
- Revolver | Dir. Jonas Odell (Sweden, 1993, 8 mins)
- Night on Bald Mountain | Dir. Alexandre Alexeieff & Claire Parker (France, 1933, 8 mins)
- Consuming Spirits (Excerpt) | Dir. Chris Sullivan (US, 1998, 11 mins)
- Many Happy Returns | Dir. Marjut Rimminen (UK, 1997, 9 mins)
- A Colour Box | Dir. Len Lye (Australia, 1935, 4 mins)
- Ned Wethered | Dir. Lee Whitmore (Australia, 1983, 11 mins)
- A Man and His Dog Out for Air | Dir. Robert Breer (US, 1957, 2 mins)
- The Owl Who Married a Goose: An Eskimo Legend | Dir. Caroline Leaf (Canada, 1974, 7 mins)
Next Bar Shorts: November 3rd
Mark your calendars! The next Bar Shorts features the formidable directing/producing duo Darren Walsh (Angry Kid for Aardman) and Russell McLean (Producer, Black Mirror).
- Date: 3rd November
- Venue: The Garden Cinema
- Tickets: Book your tickets here
LIAF & MA Showcase at Central Saint Martins
On Wednesday night, Chris and fellow tutors from the MA Character Animation., Josh Saunders and Heamin Ko, hosted another special screening at the Central Saint Martins Platform Theatre. The night featured the exclusive reveal of new trailers for the London International Animation Festival (LIAF) alongside a showcase of stunning Year 2 work from the MA Character Animation students.
Learn more about the CSM MA Character Animation course here
What’s Next? Catch Chris in Liverpool This Weekend!
The week isn’t over yet! If you are in or around Liverpool, come say hello at two unique events:
Comic Con Liverpool | October 10th & 11th
- Venue: Liverpool Exhibition Centre
- Chris will be tabling all weekend with signed copies of Anfield Road and exclusive prints available.
Everton Library & Cultural History Event | October 9th
- Hosted by the Merseyside Civic Society and friends, this special event focuses on the future community use of Everton Library, supported by the Architectural Heritage Fund.
- What to expect: An exterior tour of the library, a virtual reality walkthrough of the interior, and a live talk featuring Chris in conversation with Gary O’Donnell exploring the cultural value of libraries in the 1980s.
- Reserve your event tickets here
Can’t make it to Liverpool?
Anfield Road was spotted in window of Gosh! comics in London! Thanks to Gosh! for their brilliant support. You can still pick up a copy of Chris’s debut graphic novel online!
Buy your copy of Anfield Road here
