Manipulate Arts

We champion, develop and present animated film, puppetry and visual theatre in Scotland and internationally. Producers of Manipulate Festival: 12 - 15 Feb 2025

[Manipulate Arts @ManipulateArts]

We are still very much active on other socials however. You can keep up to date with Manipulate Arts on Instagram, Bluesky, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Find the link to follow them in our bio so you never miss an update.

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📲 WE’RE LEAVING X (Formally known as Twitter)

Owing to the significant changes at Twitter over recent months, we no longer feel that the platform is a space which reflects our values.

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⏰ Deadline 15 May 2025 at 12noon ⏰

Two weeks left to apply for our Marketing Manager role. More information available on the Jobs & Opportunities page of our website (link in bio)

[Image: When Prophecy Fails by Groupwork, Manipulate Festival 2025. Credit: Mihaela Bodlovic]

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SI-FAN FEST – Animation Select, 3rd May 11:30-13:10
Need your animation fix? Si-Fan Festival is hosting a screening of excellent short animated films this Saturday at the Edinburgh Cinema and Video Society as part of their Shorts Day.

Buy tickets here: https://t.co/loLXfZSaSr

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Delighted to be mentioned on last night's @BBCRadioScot The Entertainment Mix!⭐️@LadyM_McManus

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We're so excited that Manipulate 2025 is officially well and truly underway. Did you catch our recent mention in @thetimes? https://t.co/I3U4WyHBSo

[Animation UK @AnimationUK]

This February will see a great month for #animation films take shape across Scotland, with exciting projects taking place at Manipulate Festival, @Move_Summit, Glasgow Film Theatre, @glasgowfilmfest and more.

Read more here: https://t.co/ltvpcpPqwu

[cinemabang.com @CinemabangCom]

Scotland leads the way in animated film this February with Manipulate Festival, MOVE SUMMIT, Glasgow Film Theatre and Glasgow Film Festival
Full details at https://t.co/hqqClNTsUl
@Move_Summit @ManipulateArts #gff25

[Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse]

The @ManipulateArts Festival starts today! ✨ From 12 to 15 of February enjoy a brilliant programme of animated film, puppetry and visual theatre in Scotland and beyond

[Alistair Braidwood @ScotsWhayHae]

🎙️🎭💕 The latest podcast is an interview with Dawn Taylor, the Artistic Director & CEO @ManipulateArts to learn all about this year's MANIPULATE Festival which runs from 12th - 15th February.

Full details, including all the ways to listen, are here...
👉 https://t.co/BLbd4drVe9

[The Skinny @theskinnymag]

Manipulate Festival is back 12-15 Feb, with another celebration of animated film, puppetry and visual theatre

Artistic Director Dawn Taylor talks about the programme and the radical potential of intimacy in theatre

https://t.co/XUCfSl8hW2 @ManipulateArts

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Where are we? How do we relate to each other now? 🗺️

Cartography

Every 13 mins, a small group will enter a labyrinth in the @fruitmarket Warehouse. Guided through a series of experimental, intimate, and highly interactive encounters.

https://t.co/phSR3JhvYa

Image: Ruth Clark

[EdShortFilmFest @EdinburghShorts]

15th Edinburgh Short Film Festival
Submissions Open Now

With extra screenings, more awards & trophies & have your work featured at film festivals internationally.

BIFA Qualifying

Deadline Friday Feb 21st

https://t.co/D12HfYb6qo

#mondayblogs

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🗓️ From 2025, we want to review and redesign the ways in which we support animators and independent animation practice in Scotland.

If you are an independent animator in Scotland, we'd really appreciate 15 minutes of your time! 📷

https://t.co/X3OUdXq8N1

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🌙Manipulate Festival 2025 | 18th edition
Wed 12 - Sat 15 Feb 2025

🎙Here’s a wee introduction from our Artistic Director and CEO, Dawn, of what’s in store.

Book now: https://t.co/RV2QK3aoaR

Supported by Creative Scotland and @filmhubscotland @theskinnymag

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@articulationart @ARTNIGHTUK @RIGArtsGreenock @Saffy_dance @DeveronProjects @McGheeJulia @GENERATORproj Image: A group of people gather in a space at a previous Articulate event. Credit: Eoin Carey

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❄️ Come along to @articulationart’s winter gathering next week, on the 5th of December! ❄️

 📅 Date: Thursday 5 December
⏱️ Time: 1.30pm-5.00pm
🥂Drinks reception from 5pm
📍Venue: Dundee Rep Theatre
🎟️ Tickets: £10 / Free for members

Details Below!

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@articulationart Also featuring lightning presentations from @ARTNIGHTUK, @CraigMcCorquo, @RIGArtsGreenock, @saffy_dance, @deveronprojects, @mcgheejulia, CityMoves and @GENERATORproj.

Book tickets now via https://t.co/vxciOKwuu5