Whirlygig Cinema’s SPOTLIGHTS: Animation 8th Jan

8th Jan / Doors 7pm / Films 7.30pm / Hackney AtticVenue address: Hackney Picturehouse 270 Mare Street London E8 1HE£4 Adv / Door: £5 / £3 Whirlygig Cinema badge-holders and Picturehouse members hello@whirlygigcinema.com http://whirlygigcinema.com/spotlights Whirlygig Cinema’s SPOTLIGHTS is a short film night that shines a light on the work and practice of outstanding new filmmakers.Every month three emerging filmmakers are given just 30 minutes each to screen and talk about their films providing a gripping insight into their background ideas and filmmaking process. At the end of the night they take part in a Q&A session giving audiences the chance to probe further.Taking place on the first Wednesday of every month each event will offer a specialised focus on a particular genre. From animation to art drama to documentary SPOTLIGHTS strives to create a regular meeting place for filmmakers and film-lovers showcasing hand-picked emerging film talent in a relaxed and intimate environment.Tickets are £4 advance / Door: £5 or £3 to Whirlygig Cinema badge holders & Picturehouse members. Book online: http://bit.ly/1c5iGGMSPOTLIGHTS #15 on Wednesday 8th January 2014 will focus on animation featuring work by Carla MacKinnon Tea & Cheese and Adam Wells.Future events:5 February – DOCUMENTARY5 March – MUSIC VIDEOS2 April – ART AND BEYOND7 May – DRAMA”