Until the 9th October Martin Laird is showing a collection of his darkly humorous cartoons and prints, “Wrong On Every Level”, in Northlight Gallery, Stromness
Orcadian Dark Humour on Show at Northlight Gallery Stromness
A Gude Cause Maks A Strong Erm To Be Shown in Lewes and Paris
WOFFF celebrates the work of women in front of and behind the scenes in film making who are over 50
Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling
Static Cling is a 45 minute special on Netflix set 20 years after the end of the series and Rocko and his friend finally return to Earth
“A Breath of Fresh Air”: The Story of the Orcadian Suffragists
The animated story of the Orcadian Woman’s Suffrage Society, won the award in the category of Most Creative/Original and was hand painted, created and directed by Martin Laird.
Poetry Corner:Yellow Submarine
Today in 1968 the movie Yellow Submarine premiered in London. Let’s all sing along…..
Poetry Corner: Huckleberry Hound
On July 14th 1910 William Hanna was born. William Hanna formed a partnership with Joseph Barbera in 1957 after they had created “Tom and Jerry” (1940). They became the first animation studio to successfully […]
A Gude Cause Maks A Strong Erm film festival showings
A Gude Cause Maks A Strong Erm, the animated story of The Orcadian Woman’s Suffrage Society, has been selected to be shown at three film festivals this Summer. This provides an opportunity […]
Sgathaich: Godzilla Monster Planet
The film is out on Netflix with the other 2 parts of the trilogy
Animating History
“The design of characters and locations were derived from period photos, and stylised to make some reference to the world of 20th century art”
Sgathaich: Dr Who – The Macra Terror
“The Macra Terror can be described as such:- Doctor lands on a planet that is 1984 run by giant crabs. “
