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Steve Lawson
Director / Story Artist / Animator / Writer / Lecturer
BAFTA Connect 2023 & NFTS Alumnus 🎥
Director of @bmufilm 🤖 🤖 available now on @watchdust!
I don’t often post on here. Perhaps that ought to change… But in any case, this weekend was worth a shout out. Armed with some new headshots, silly stories and fabulous knowledge c/o @bafta195 @bafta, it was also an occasion of beautiful catch ups that has wrapped up a week of lovely birthday celebrations and reminders of why I do what I do. Wonderful stuff. Onwards!
I don’t often post on here. Perhaps that ought to change… But in any case, this weekend was worth a shout out. Armed with some new headshots, silly stories and fabulous knowledge c/o @bafta195 @bafta, it was also an occasion of beautiful catch ups that has wrapped up a week of lovely birthday celebrations and reminders of why I do what I do. Wonderful stuff. Onwards!
I don’t often post on here. Perhaps that ought to change… But in any case, this weekend was worth a shout out. Armed with some new headshots, silly stories and fabulous knowledge c/o @bafta195 @bafta, it was also an occasion of beautiful catch ups that has wrapped up a week of lovely birthday celebrations and reminders of why I do what I do. Wonderful stuff. Onwards!
I don’t often post on here. Perhaps that ought to change… But in any case, this weekend was worth a shout out. Armed with some new headshots, silly stories and fabulous knowledge c/o @bafta195 @bafta, it was also an occasion of beautiful catch ups that has wrapped up a week of lovely birthday celebrations and reminders of why I do what I do. Wonderful stuff. Onwards!
I don’t often post on here. Perhaps that ought to change… But in any case, this weekend was worth a shout out. Armed with some new headshots, silly stories and fabulous knowledge c/o @bafta195 @bafta, it was also an occasion of beautiful catch ups that has wrapped up a week of lovely birthday celebrations and reminders of why I do what I do. Wonderful stuff. Onwards!
I don’t often post on here. Perhaps that ought to change… But in any case, this weekend was worth a shout out. Armed with some new headshots, silly stories and fabulous knowledge c/o @bafta195 @bafta, it was also an occasion of beautiful catch ups that has wrapped up a week of lovely birthday celebrations and reminders of why I do what I do. Wonderful stuff. Onwards!
I don’t often post on here. Perhaps that ought to change… But in any case, this weekend was worth a shout out. Armed with some new headshots, silly stories and fabulous knowledge c/o @bafta195 @bafta, it was also an occasion of beautiful catch ups that has wrapped up a week of lovely birthday celebrations and reminders of why I do what I do. Wonderful stuff. Onwards!
I don’t often post on here. Perhaps that ought to change… But in any case, this weekend was worth a shout out. Armed with some new headshots, silly stories and fabulous knowledge c/o @bafta195 @bafta, it was also an occasion of beautiful catch ups that has wrapped up a week of lovely birthday celebrations and reminders of why I do what I do. Wonderful stuff. Onwards!
I don’t often post on here. Perhaps that ought to change… But in any case, this weekend was worth a shout out. Armed with some new headshots, silly stories and fabulous knowledge c/o @bafta195 @bafta, it was also an occasion of beautiful catch ups that has wrapped up a week of lovely birthday celebrations and reminders of why I do what I do. Wonderful stuff. Onwards!
This would have been great news any year, but right now - against the backdrop of a great deal of uncertainty - it feels extra special. I look forward to making the most of what @bafta #baftaconnect has to offer, and offering what I can in return 😌
Artist Announcment:
@stevesguide
Based in York but born in the North East, Steve is a multi-award-winning animation director, animator, story artist and writer with over a decade of experience in film, television and media. In 2021, Steve graduated from the MA Directing Animation course at the National Film and Television School, and has since worked on projects for the likes of Nickelodeon, Lego/Universal, Disney/Hasbro and more.
In 2024, Steve brought his industry expertise with him when he joined the Northern School of Art as an Animation Lecturer. Originally hailing from ‘up here’, Steve has found a renewed sense of what ‘home’ means to him as he reconnects with his roots and re-explores Newcastle, Hartlepool and beyond.
Steve’s current illustrative work is driven by his cast of original characters, showcasing his love for character design and visual storytelling. Driven by his heritage, fascination with machines and technology, and the juxtaposition of this with feeling a sense of stewardship for a struggling planet, Steve combines familial themes with an awareness of AI and robotics to present a vision for a more hopeful future.
We are proud to welcome Steve Lawson to the Creators Academy masterclass family!👏
Steve will host the next masterclass to go live on our platform, ‘Drafting Narratives with Visuals’
Find out more and learn about our platform via the link in our bio
In September 2014, I finally started on the right path after leaving school. I’d gone to Goldsmiths the previous year and hated it, and had abandoned ship before even getting so much as an interview at Oxford Brookes.
It turned out okay. More than okay. And it led me on a journey that would include working on feature films, series, museum exhibits and the completion of a masters at @nftsfilmtv, which changed my life and gave me some of my very best friends.
Ten years later, in September of this year, I once again found myself at a new university; only this time, I was there to lecture. To share everything I’d learned, and am yet to learn, with budding animators. They say nerves are good; but that first day, despite my experience, credits, connections, awards and all that ‘stuff’, I still found it surreal. Surely it wasn’t long since I’d had my first day at uni? But of course, time flies.
Two months in, then, it seemed right to make a post about the fact I’ve joined the BA (Hons) Animation programme at the Northern School of Art, lecturing on a part-time basis in subjects that include the 12 Principles, theory and history, storyboarding, storytelling and more. I suppose I was waiting to post in case they realised there had been a huge mistake and that it actually wasn’t me they wanted, but a different Steve Lawson with years of actual experience. That imposter syndrome is part and parcel of this industry; but I’m learning to deal with it, and to realise that I actually *am* that person with years of actual experience.
So far, the role and the warm welcome have both been fantastic, and - as the industry picks back up again - I’ve been enjoying meeting and working with a wonderful group of students, colleagues and industry professionals. Lecturing two days a week has been a great boon for my freelance work too. I’m feeling more inspired than I have in years!
I will post next about my first official dispatch, which was down to @aardmananimations last week with @theo_scott; for now, though, a huge thanks to @thenorthern_animation for the warm welcome and fantastic opportunity!
Here we go 🤖🤖
And you all thought I would let @inktober pass on by 🙃 but it wouldn’t be October without me trying and failing to churn out 31 daily drawings now, would it? Like many, I hate the prompts they’ve come up with this year, and originally had deigned to have a year off. But instead, I’m picking up where I left off last year. This was Day 16, Angel; and so naturally here we have… @mrbean, expertly played by Quentin (my #tortoise), and #Sprocket from #buildmeup @bmufilm as Mr Bean’s Mini. My very loose justification here was that Mr Bean is no angel… But truthfully I just wanted to shoehorn this one in! I’ll pick up as many other Sprocket variants as I have time for. Stay tuned 🙂 // #inktober #inktober2024 #procreate @truegrittexturesupply #truegritbrushes #robot #mrbean #teddy #tortoise #mini #car
Today is - or was - a ‘Minecraft day’. A day where it’s cosy inside and rainy or stormy outside. I love rainy days on Minecraft, and the feeling of being ‘inside’; but I also love days like that in real life. Even the sound of rain is magic to me. So, days like this are some of my favourites, and I like to use them to take time over coffee, mull over ideas and noodle away with this and that. Recently, however, I’ve finally settled into reading as a hobby, which is something I’ve always wanted to do but never quite been able to manage. There’s a pleasure in discovering and exploring new worlds, which - when cosied up against the cold - seems ever-more wondrous.
🌕 my debut EP 𝑰𝑵𝑺𝑶𝑴𝑵𝑰𝑨𝑪 is out today ! 🌕
climb through to the video; directed by @stevesguide and produced by @singlemaltproductions, it’s about sleepless nights, coping with loss, and their impacts on mental health. it was thoughtfully crafted and brought to life through many friends’ time, care and creative energies: from Sherry Heather’s poetry to Phoebe Stapleton’s insomnia-inspired choreography 🌗
watch and listen in full ~ link in bio 🌑
supported by the amazing folks at Help Musicians @helpmusicians, to whom we say a huge 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮
ARTIST / Nikita Faie / @nikitafaie
with funding support from Help Musicians @helpmusicians
CREATIVE CONCEPT / Nikita Faie
PRODUCTION COMPANY / Single Malt Productions / @singlemaltproductions
DIRECTOR / Steve Lawson / @stevesguide
PRODUCER / Emma Hanson / @emmahanson13
DOP / Jamie Touche / @jamietouche
PRODUCTION DESIGNER / Kate Beard / @k.l.b.design
MOVEMENT DIRECTOR / Phoebe Stapleton / @phoebestapleton
ANIMATORS / Steve Lawson
Joey Hawks / @joeyhawksanimation
Eve Bannister / @evebannisterart
ARTWORK / Nikita Faie
KIT SUPPLIED BY / SLV / @slvstudios
STUDIO SPACE / Single Malt Studios
EDIT AND VFX / Steve Lawson
GRADE / Jamie Touche
SONGWRITERS / Sherry Heather & Christopher Roberts / @rainbowemeralds @musicfanconnection
ARRANGEMENT / Nikita Faie
PRODUCTION / Nikita Faie & Ian Flynn / @werkhouse
VOCALS / Nikita Faie
HARP / Laura Marquino / @lauramarquino
Earlier this year, on the 19th of January, singer/songwriter Nikita Faie (@nikitafaie) popped into my Instagram DMs. Prompted by fellow York storyteller @dsthrace - thanks for the recommendation, mate - she introduced herself; but I had no idea then that it would lead somewhere quite so special.
In fact, at this point, it’s hard to remember a time where we didn’t know each other. That’s because we’ve been on a bit of a journey together into the world of pixilation, a form of stop-motion involving the animation of live actors. For those who have forayed into this realm themselves, you’ll know that it demands a lot of patience, a lot of care and a lot of trust; and in our case, a lot of laughs. On a pixilation set, time blurs, ideas osmose and magic is made.
The scope of Nikita’s pitch was ambitious, and I knew I’d need some practiced hands if I was to pull off directing and animating such a thing: @singlemaltproductions shaped hands, to be precise. Camera wizard Jamie Touche (@jamietouche), production design sorceress Kate Beard (@k.l.b.design) and I first met at the NFTS on a pixilation shoot (see ‘One Minute Workshop’ on my website), while producing machine Emma Hanson (@emmahanson13) and I connected when the four of us began working on our award-winning grad animation ‘Build Me Up’.
Fast forward to now, and we’ve had brilliant support from movement director Phoebe Stapleton (@phoebestapleton) - who crafted shapes and lines so gorgeous that I fancy she may secretly be an animator herself - as well as from fellow Build Me Up & NFTS alum Eve Bannister (@evebannisterart) and animation extraordinaire Joey Hawks (@joeyhawksanimation).
So, what do you get when you put all of these people together? Good soup, that’s what.
With a final word of thanks (for now) to this wonderful bunch, to @helpmusicians for their funding support and to everyone else that helped us out, I want to invite you all to look forward to INSOMNIAC, releasing August 30th.
More to come… #Insomniac, #StopMotion, #Pixelation, #IndieMusic, #Animation, #NikitaFaie, #NewMusic
Earlier this year, on the 19th of January, singer/songwriter Nikita Faie (@nikitafaie) popped into my Instagram DMs. Prompted by fellow York storyteller @dsthrace - thanks for the recommendation, mate - she introduced herself; but I had no idea then that it would lead somewhere quite so special.
In fact, at this point, it’s hard to remember a time where we didn’t know each other. That’s because we’ve been on a bit of a journey together into the world of pixilation, a form of stop-motion involving the animation of live actors. For those who have forayed into this realm themselves, you’ll know that it demands a lot of patience, a lot of care and a lot of trust; and in our case, a lot of laughs. On a pixilation set, time blurs, ideas osmose and magic is made.
The scope of Nikita’s pitch was ambitious, and I knew I’d need some practiced hands if I was to pull off directing and animating such a thing: @singlemaltproductions shaped hands, to be precise. Camera wizard Jamie Touche (@jamietouche), production design sorceress Kate Beard (@k.l.b.design) and I first met at the NFTS on a pixilation shoot (see ‘One Minute Workshop’ on my website), while producing machine Emma Hanson (@emmahanson13) and I connected when the four of us began working on our award-winning grad animation ‘Build Me Up’.
Fast forward to now, and we’ve had brilliant support from movement director Phoebe Stapleton (@phoebestapleton) - who crafted shapes and lines so gorgeous that I fancy she may secretly be an animator herself - as well as from fellow Build Me Up & NFTS alum Eve Bannister (@evebannisterart) and animation extraordinaire Joey Hawks (@joeyhawksanimation).
So, what do you get when you put all of these people together? Good soup, that’s what.
With a final word of thanks (for now) to this wonderful bunch, to @helpmusicians for their funding support and to everyone else that helped us out, I want to invite you all to look forward to INSOMNIAC, releasing August 30th.
More to come… #Insomniac, #StopMotion, #Pixelation, #IndieMusic, #Animation, #NikitaFaie, #NewMusic
Earlier this year, on the 19th of January, singer/songwriter Nikita Faie (@nikitafaie) popped into my Instagram DMs. Prompted by fellow York storyteller @dsthrace - thanks for the recommendation, mate - she introduced herself; but I had no idea then that it would lead somewhere quite so special.
In fact, at this point, it’s hard to remember a time where we didn’t know each other. That’s because we’ve been on a bit of a journey together into the world of pixilation, a form of stop-motion involving the animation of live actors. For those who have forayed into this realm themselves, you’ll know that it demands a lot of patience, a lot of care and a lot of trust; and in our case, a lot of laughs. On a pixilation set, time blurs, ideas osmose and magic is made.
The scope of Nikita’s pitch was ambitious, and I knew I’d need some practiced hands if I was to pull off directing and animating such a thing: @singlemaltproductions shaped hands, to be precise. Camera wizard Jamie Touche (@jamietouche), production design sorceress Kate Beard (@k.l.b.design) and I first met at the NFTS on a pixilation shoot (see ‘One Minute Workshop’ on my website), while producing machine Emma Hanson (@emmahanson13) and I connected when the four of us began working on our award-winning grad animation ‘Build Me Up’.
Fast forward to now, and we’ve had brilliant support from movement director Phoebe Stapleton (@phoebestapleton) - who crafted shapes and lines so gorgeous that I fancy she may secretly be an animator herself - as well as from fellow Build Me Up & NFTS alum Eve Bannister (@evebannisterart) and animation extraordinaire Joey Hawks (@joeyhawksanimation).
So, what do you get when you put all of these people together? Good soup, that’s what.
With a final word of thanks (for now) to this wonderful bunch, to @helpmusicians for their funding support and to everyone else that helped us out, I want to invite you all to look forward to INSOMNIAC, releasing August 30th.
More to come… #Insomniac, #StopMotion, #Pixelation, #IndieMusic, #Animation, #NikitaFaie, #NewMusic
Earlier this year, on the 19th of January, singer/songwriter Nikita Faie (@nikitafaie) popped into my Instagram DMs. Prompted by fellow York storyteller @dsthrace - thanks for the recommendation, mate - she introduced herself; but I had no idea then that it would lead somewhere quite so special.
In fact, at this point, it’s hard to remember a time where we didn’t know each other. That’s because we’ve been on a bit of a journey together into the world of pixilation, a form of stop-motion involving the animation of live actors. For those who have forayed into this realm themselves, you’ll know that it demands a lot of patience, a lot of care and a lot of trust; and in our case, a lot of laughs. On a pixilation set, time blurs, ideas osmose and magic is made.
The scope of Nikita’s pitch was ambitious, and I knew I’d need some practiced hands if I was to pull off directing and animating such a thing: @singlemaltproductions shaped hands, to be precise. Camera wizard Jamie Touche (@jamietouche), production design sorceress Kate Beard (@k.l.b.design) and I first met at the NFTS on a pixilation shoot (see ‘One Minute Workshop’ on my website), while producing machine Emma Hanson (@emmahanson13) and I connected when the four of us began working on our award-winning grad animation ‘Build Me Up’.
Fast forward to now, and we’ve had brilliant support from movement director Phoebe Stapleton (@phoebestapleton) - who crafted shapes and lines so gorgeous that I fancy she may secretly be an animator herself - as well as from fellow Build Me Up & NFTS alum Eve Bannister (@evebannisterart) and animation extraordinaire Joey Hawks (@joeyhawksanimation).
So, what do you get when you put all of these people together? Good soup, that’s what.
With a final word of thanks (for now) to this wonderful bunch, to @helpmusicians for their funding support and to everyone else that helped us out, I want to invite you all to look forward to INSOMNIAC, releasing August 30th.
More to come… #Insomniac, #StopMotion, #Pixelation, #IndieMusic, #Animation, #NikitaFaie, #NewMusic
Earlier this year, on the 19th of January, singer/songwriter Nikita Faie (@nikitafaie) popped into my Instagram DMs. Prompted by fellow York storyteller @dsthrace - thanks for the recommendation, mate - she introduced herself; but I had no idea then that it would lead somewhere quite so special.
In fact, at this point, it’s hard to remember a time where we didn’t know each other. That’s because we’ve been on a bit of a journey together into the world of pixilation, a form of stop-motion involving the animation of live actors. For those who have forayed into this realm themselves, you’ll know that it demands a lot of patience, a lot of care and a lot of trust; and in our case, a lot of laughs. On a pixilation set, time blurs, ideas osmose and magic is made.
The scope of Nikita’s pitch was ambitious, and I knew I’d need some practiced hands if I was to pull off directing and animating such a thing: @singlemaltproductions shaped hands, to be precise. Camera wizard Jamie Touche (@jamietouche), production design sorceress Kate Beard (@k.l.b.design) and I first met at the NFTS on a pixilation shoot (see ‘One Minute Workshop’ on my website), while producing machine Emma Hanson (@emmahanson13) and I connected when the four of us began working on our award-winning grad animation ‘Build Me Up’.
Fast forward to now, and we’ve had brilliant support from movement director Phoebe Stapleton (@phoebestapleton) - who crafted shapes and lines so gorgeous that I fancy she may secretly be an animator herself - as well as from fellow Build Me Up & NFTS alum Eve Bannister (@evebannisterart) and animation extraordinaire Joey Hawks (@joeyhawksanimation).
So, what do you get when you put all of these people together? Good soup, that’s what.
With a final word of thanks (for now) to this wonderful bunch, to @helpmusicians for their funding support and to everyone else that helped us out, I want to invite you all to look forward to INSOMNIAC, releasing August 30th.
More to come… #Insomniac, #StopMotion, #Pixelation, #IndieMusic, #Animation, #NikitaFaie, #NewMusic
Earlier this year, on the 19th of January, singer/songwriter Nikita Faie (@nikitafaie) popped into my Instagram DMs. Prompted by fellow York storyteller @dsthrace - thanks for the recommendation, mate - she introduced herself; but I had no idea then that it would lead somewhere quite so special.
In fact, at this point, it’s hard to remember a time where we didn’t know each other. That’s because we’ve been on a bit of a journey together into the world of pixilation, a form of stop-motion involving the animation of live actors. For those who have forayed into this realm themselves, you’ll know that it demands a lot of patience, a lot of care and a lot of trust; and in our case, a lot of laughs. On a pixilation set, time blurs, ideas osmose and magic is made.
The scope of Nikita’s pitch was ambitious, and I knew I’d need some practiced hands if I was to pull off directing and animating such a thing: @singlemaltproductions shaped hands, to be precise. Camera wizard Jamie Touche (@jamietouche), production design sorceress Kate Beard (@k.l.b.design) and I first met at the NFTS on a pixilation shoot (see ‘One Minute Workshop’ on my website), while producing machine Emma Hanson (@emmahanson13) and I connected when the four of us began working on our award-winning grad animation ‘Build Me Up’.
Fast forward to now, and we’ve had brilliant support from movement director Phoebe Stapleton (@phoebestapleton) - who crafted shapes and lines so gorgeous that I fancy she may secretly be an animator herself - as well as from fellow Build Me Up & NFTS alum Eve Bannister (@evebannisterart) and animation extraordinaire Joey Hawks (@joeyhawksanimation).
So, what do you get when you put all of these people together? Good soup, that’s what.
With a final word of thanks (for now) to this wonderful bunch, to @helpmusicians for their funding support and to everyone else that helped us out, I want to invite you all to look forward to INSOMNIAC, releasing August 30th.
More to come… #Insomniac, #StopMotion, #Pixelation, #IndieMusic, #Animation, #NikitaFaie, #NewMusic
Earlier this year, on the 19th of January, singer/songwriter Nikita Faie (@nikitafaie) popped into my Instagram DMs. Prompted by fellow York storyteller @dsthrace - thanks for the recommendation, mate - she introduced herself; but I had no idea then that it would lead somewhere quite so special.
In fact, at this point, it’s hard to remember a time where we didn’t know each other. That’s because we’ve been on a bit of a journey together into the world of pixilation, a form of stop-motion involving the animation of live actors. For those who have forayed into this realm themselves, you’ll know that it demands a lot of patience, a lot of care and a lot of trust; and in our case, a lot of laughs. On a pixilation set, time blurs, ideas osmose and magic is made.
The scope of Nikita’s pitch was ambitious, and I knew I’d need some practiced hands if I was to pull off directing and animating such a thing: @singlemaltproductions shaped hands, to be precise. Camera wizard Jamie Touche (@jamietouche), production design sorceress Kate Beard (@k.l.b.design) and I first met at the NFTS on a pixilation shoot (see ‘One Minute Workshop’ on my website), while producing machine Emma Hanson (@emmahanson13) and I connected when the four of us began working on our award-winning grad animation ‘Build Me Up’.
Fast forward to now, and we’ve had brilliant support from movement director Phoebe Stapleton (@phoebestapleton) - who crafted shapes and lines so gorgeous that I fancy she may secretly be an animator herself - as well as from fellow Build Me Up & NFTS alum Eve Bannister (@evebannisterart) and animation extraordinaire Joey Hawks (@joeyhawksanimation).
So, what do you get when you put all of these people together? Good soup, that’s what.
With a final word of thanks (for now) to this wonderful bunch, to @helpmusicians for their funding support and to everyone else that helped us out, I want to invite you all to look forward to INSOMNIAC, releasing August 30th.
More to come… #Insomniac, #StopMotion, #Pixelation, #IndieMusic, #Animation, #NikitaFaie, #NewMusic
Earlier this year, on the 19th of January, singer/songwriter Nikita Faie (@nikitafaie) popped into my Instagram DMs. Prompted by fellow York storyteller @dsthrace - thanks for the recommendation, mate - she introduced herself; but I had no idea then that it would lead somewhere quite so special.
In fact, at this point, it’s hard to remember a time where we didn’t know each other. That’s because we’ve been on a bit of a journey together into the world of pixilation, a form of stop-motion involving the animation of live actors. For those who have forayed into this realm themselves, you’ll know that it demands a lot of patience, a lot of care and a lot of trust; and in our case, a lot of laughs. On a pixilation set, time blurs, ideas osmose and magic is made.
The scope of Nikita’s pitch was ambitious, and I knew I’d need some practiced hands if I was to pull off directing and animating such a thing: @singlemaltproductions shaped hands, to be precise. Camera wizard Jamie Touche (@jamietouche), production design sorceress Kate Beard (@k.l.b.design) and I first met at the NFTS on a pixilation shoot (see ‘One Minute Workshop’ on my website), while producing machine Emma Hanson (@emmahanson13) and I connected when the four of us began working on our award-winning grad animation ‘Build Me Up’.
Fast forward to now, and we’ve had brilliant support from movement director Phoebe Stapleton (@phoebestapleton) - who crafted shapes and lines so gorgeous that I fancy she may secretly be an animator herself - as well as from fellow Build Me Up & NFTS alum Eve Bannister (@evebannisterart) and animation extraordinaire Joey Hawks (@joeyhawksanimation).
So, what do you get when you put all of these people together? Good soup, that’s what.
With a final word of thanks (for now) to this wonderful bunch, to @helpmusicians for their funding support and to everyone else that helped us out, I want to invite you all to look forward to INSOMNIAC, releasing August 30th.
More to come… #Insomniac, #StopMotion, #Pixelation, #IndieMusic, #Animation, #NikitaFaie, #NewMusic
Earlier this year, on the 19th of January, singer/songwriter Nikita Faie (@nikitafaie) popped into my Instagram DMs. Prompted by fellow York storyteller @dsthrace - thanks for the recommendation, mate - she introduced herself; but I had no idea then that it would lead somewhere quite so special.
In fact, at this point, it’s hard to remember a time where we didn’t know each other. That’s because we’ve been on a bit of a journey together into the world of pixilation, a form of stop-motion involving the animation of live actors. For those who have forayed into this realm themselves, you’ll know that it demands a lot of patience, a lot of care and a lot of trust; and in our case, a lot of laughs. On a pixilation set, time blurs, ideas osmose and magic is made.
The scope of Nikita’s pitch was ambitious, and I knew I’d need some practiced hands if I was to pull off directing and animating such a thing: @singlemaltproductions shaped hands, to be precise. Camera wizard Jamie Touche (@jamietouche), production design sorceress Kate Beard (@k.l.b.design) and I first met at the NFTS on a pixilation shoot (see ‘One Minute Workshop’ on my website), while producing machine Emma Hanson (@emmahanson13) and I connected when the four of us began working on our award-winning grad animation ‘Build Me Up’.
Fast forward to now, and we’ve had brilliant support from movement director Phoebe Stapleton (@phoebestapleton) - who crafted shapes and lines so gorgeous that I fancy she may secretly be an animator herself - as well as from fellow Build Me Up & NFTS alum Eve Bannister (@evebannisterart) and animation extraordinaire Joey Hawks (@joeyhawksanimation).
So, what do you get when you put all of these people together? Good soup, that’s what.
With a final word of thanks (for now) to this wonderful bunch, to @helpmusicians for their funding support and to everyone else that helped us out, I want to invite you all to look forward to INSOMNIAC, releasing August 30th.
More to come… #Insomniac, #StopMotion, #Pixelation, #IndieMusic, #Animation, #NikitaFaie, #NewMusic
9 years later… @acdc at Wembley once again with my Stepdad. T-shirt has aged better than we have! My fifth time seeing my favourite band. Last time was in 2016 with Axl, and as amazing as that was, I’m glad that my lasting memory of them will be with @brianjohnson up front. I don’t usually post about stuff like this any more but had to do it for the sake of the comparison! 😂
9 years later… @acdc at Wembley once again with my Stepdad. T-shirt has aged better than we have! My fifth time seeing my favourite band. Last time was in 2016 with Axl, and as amazing as that was, I’m glad that my lasting memory of them will be with @brianjohnson up front. I don’t usually post about stuff like this any more but had to do it for the sake of the comparison! 😂
9 years later… @acdc at Wembley once again with my Stepdad. T-shirt has aged better than we have! My fifth time seeing my favourite band. Last time was in 2016 with Axl, and as amazing as that was, I’m glad that my lasting memory of them will be with @brianjohnson up front. I don’t usually post about stuff like this any more but had to do it for the sake of the comparison! 😂
9 years later… @acdc at Wembley once again with my Stepdad. T-shirt has aged better than we have! My fifth time seeing my favourite band. Last time was in 2016 with Axl, and as amazing as that was, I’m glad that my lasting memory of them will be with @brianjohnson up front. I don’t usually post about stuff like this any more but had to do it for the sake of the comparison! 😂
9 years later… @acdc at Wembley once again with my Stepdad. T-shirt has aged better than we have! My fifth time seeing my favourite band. Last time was in 2016 with Axl, and as amazing as that was, I’m glad that my lasting memory of them will be with @brianjohnson up front. I don’t usually post about stuff like this any more but had to do it for the sake of the comparison! 😂
9 years later… @acdc at Wembley once again with my Stepdad. T-shirt has aged better than we have! My fifth time seeing my favourite band. Last time was in 2016 with Axl, and as amazing as that was, I’m glad that my lasting memory of them will be with @brianjohnson up front. I don’t usually post about stuff like this any more but had to do it for the sake of the comparison! 😂
9 years later… @acdc at Wembley once again with my Stepdad. T-shirt has aged better than we have! My fifth time seeing my favourite band. Last time was in 2016 with Axl, and as amazing as that was, I’m glad that my lasting memory of them will be with @brianjohnson up front. I don’t usually post about stuff like this any more but had to do it for the sake of the comparison! 😂
9 years later… @acdc at Wembley once again with my Stepdad. T-shirt has aged better than we have! My fifth time seeing my favourite band. Last time was in 2016 with Axl, and as amazing as that was, I’m glad that my lasting memory of them will be with @brianjohnson up front. I don’t usually post about stuff like this any more but had to do it for the sake of the comparison! 😂
View Instagram Stories in Secret
The Instagram Story Viewer is an easy tool that lets you secretly watch and save Instagram stories, videos, photos, or IGTV. With this service, you can download content and enjoy it offline whenever you like. If you find something interesting on Instagram that you’d like to check out later or want to view stories while staying anonymous, our Viewer is perfect for you. Anonstories offers an excellent solution for keeping your identity hidden. Instagram first launched the Stories feature in August 2023, which was quickly adopted by other platforms due to its engaging, time-sensitive format. Stories let users share quick updates, whether photos, videos, or selfies, enhanced with text, emojis, or filters, and are visible for only 24 hours. This limited time frame creates high engagement compared to regular posts. In today’s world, Stories are one of the most popular ways to connect and communicate on social media. However, when you view a Story, the creator can see your name in their viewer list, which may be a privacy concern. What if you wish to browse Stories without being noticed? Here’s where Anonstories becomes useful. It allows you to watch public Instagram content without revealing your identity. Simply enter the username of the profile you’re curious about, and the tool will display their latest Stories. Features of Anonstories Viewer: - Anonymous Browsing: Watch Stories without showing up on the viewer list. - No Account Needed: View public content without signing up for an Instagram account. - Content Download: Save any Stories content directly to your device for offline use. - View Highlights: Access Instagram Highlights, even beyond the 24-hour window. - Repost Monitoring: Track the reposts or engagement levels on Stories for personal profiles. Limitations: - This tool works only with public accounts; private accounts remain inaccessible. Benefits: - Privacy-Friendly: Watch any Instagram content without being noticed. - Simple and Easy: No app installation or registration required. - Exclusive Tools: Download and manage content in ways Instagram doesn’t offer.
Advantages of Anonstories
Explore IG Stories Privately
Keep track of Instagram updates discreetly while protecting your privacy and staying anonymous.
Private Instagram Viewer
View profiles and photos anonymously with ease using the Private Profile Viewer.
Story Viewer for Free
This free tool allows you to view Instagram Stories anonymously, ensuring your activity remains hidden from the story uploader.
Frequently asked questions
Anonymity
Anonstories lets users view Instagram stories without alerting the creator.
Device Compatibility
Works seamlessly on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and modern browsers like Chrome and Safari.
Safety and Privacy
Prioritizes secure, anonymous browsing without requiring login credentials.
No Registration
Users can view public stories by simply entering a username—no account needed.
Supported Formats
Downloads photos (JPEG) and videos (MP4) with ease.
Cost
The service is free to use.
Private Accounts
Content from private accounts can only be accessed by followers.
File Usage
Files are for personal or educational use only and must comply with copyright rules.
How It Works
Enter a public username to view or download stories. The service generates direct links for saving content locally.