Showcase 2026

Lutruwita Animation Festival presents an evening of creative exchange featuring new locally-made films, artist talks and our popular student competition. We are thrilled to announce Procreate as hosts at their in-house cinema located on Collins Street, Nipaluna/Hobart. • Choose from one of two sessions, or attend both • Following this, ticket holders are invited to join us as for networking drinks and nibbles at Baaa Bar. Whether you're animation-curious, starting out or already an established professional, come along and get inspired! FRIDAY 6TH NOVEMBER Session 1 | 5:00pm to 5:30pm STUDENT ANIMATION COMPETITION 2026 (30 mins) (Films in this session are unclassified. Under 15s to be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.) Experience the unique vision and creativity of young people in Lutruwita/Tasmania with new films made for this year’s student competition, open to anyone aged under 25. Check out a vibrant selection of finalists sharing hand-drawn, stop-motion and 3D animation from primary age through to tertiary and beyond. FRIDAY 6TH NOVEMBER Session 2 | 5.30pm to 7:00pm SHOWCASE 2026 (90 mins) (Films in this session are unclassified. Under 15s to be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.) Join us for the World Premiere of three newly-animated short films plus two very special guests. Needing inspiration or wondering what's next? In these times of rapid change for artistic professionals, this session provides encouragement and realistic insights to help you navigate emerging challenges. • Premiere screening: Lutruwita/Tasmania's brilliant Second Echo Ensemble premieres three short animations created by their brilliant ensemble, guest artists and produced with the support of Creative Australia. • Speaker 1: Procreate's in-house animator Taieri Christopherson will present 'The Pursuit of Being an Artist: How We Breathe Life Into an Image’. This rare behind‑the‑scenes session offers a glimpse inside one of Tasmania’s most influential creative companies. Taieri will share her journey as an artist and animator, reflecting on the skills, ideas and experiences that have shaped her practice. Through examples from her own work, audiences will gain insight into the creative process, the challenge of sustaining an artistic career, and the many ways images can be brought to life on the page and on screen. • Speaker 2: Jamie Clennett’s extensive career spans decades in the creative industry. In a candid presentation, this professional animator, designer and illustrator will share insights from his Tasmanian origins through to an international career. Explore practical strategies for professional resilience in long-term artistic practice. See a range of Jamie’s work from short films, TV, theater and graphic novels. Learn about cultivating the stamina required to sustain a long-term passion through shifting demands, creative burnout and the inevitable dynamism of a creative career (biography at bottom of page). • Closing Q&A: Then it's over to you for your probing questions about thriving in animation. FRIDAY 6TH NOVEMBER NETWORKING DRINKS 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm ~ Baaa Bar (11/1 Macquarie St) Ticket holders are invited for an informal post-event catch-up with speakers and other industry guests at nearby venue Baaa Bar. We strive to provide inclusive opportunities for newcomers and professionals, alike. Everyone is warmly welcomed. SATURDAY 7TH NOVEMBER Location: Area 52, 88 Elizabeth Street MENTORING (15 mins) Book one of six individual mentoring sessions with Jamie Clennett. Whether you're seeking feedback on a portfolio, advice on study and training pathways, guidance on a creative project, or insights into building a sustainable career in the arts, these sessions offer a valuable opportunity to draw on Jamie's extensive professional experience. Places are limited. Please contact the festival directly with any questions.