Halas and Batchelor Collection

We preserve & promote the extraordinary work of the Halas & Batchelor #animation studio, which reflects the social and style changes of half a century.

[Halas and Batchelor Collection @halasbatchelor]

A great quote from #JoyBatchelor for #TipTuesday: “Situations must arise from the story and they must be visual at the idea stage. It is a stern discipline, but the economy of means is part of the strength of animation in putting ideas across”
#BritishAnimation #Animation

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#BehindtheScenes shot from the production of #AnimalFarm - Geoffrey Martin discusses the backgrounds for the film with a colleague. 35mm screening of #AnimalFarm, with Q&A, will take place at @mediamuseum as part of @bradfordlitfest on 5 July. https://t.co/FPr2BmmsTE

[Halas and Batchelor Collection @halasbatchelor]

Are you up to anything fun this #Weekend? To celebrate, here’s a still from ‘Together for Children’ – on of #HalasandBatchelor’s films made for @UNESCO in 1979
#BritishAnimation #Animation #HalasandBatchelor #BritishAnimation #HistoryofAnimation

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Here’s a great photograph from #behindthescenes of #AnimalFarm, of a member of the studio painting a cel. Our 35mm screening is coming up on 5 July. The film will be presented with a Q&A at @mediamuseum as part of @bradfordlitfest: https://t.co/FPr2Bmn0Jc
#BritishAnimation

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A quick reminder that the shop on our website has links to buy many #HalasAndBatchelor films on DVD and BluRay https://t.co/XtlMviHgfq
#BritishAnimation #Animation #HalasandBatchelor #BritishAnimation #HistoryofAnimation #AnimationHistory #historyoffilm #EssentialViewing

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Sharing a great article about the production of #AnimalFarm from @BFI’s Jez Stewart about #AnimalFarm from 2014. Jez will be joining Vivien Halas for a Q&A at the upcoming event at @BradfordLitFest on 5 July: https://t.co/PyM81CBrI4 #AnimalFarm70 #HalasAndBatchelor

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We are continuing to celebrate 70 Years of Animal Farm, with an upcoming 35mm screening of #AnimalFarm at @mediamuseum as part of @bradfordlitfest on 5 July. Find out more and book through https://t.co/FPr2Bmn0Jc #AnimalFarm70 #HalasAndBatchelor
#BritishAnimation

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Halfway through January - how many of your #newyearsresolutions are still hanging on in there? Were you up with the lark this morning?
Here’s a great clip from the #halasandbatchelor short, ‘Think of the Future’ - with some very 'of its time' narration!
#shortfilm #animation

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Happy 2025! This is a very special year, as we celebrate 70 years since the iconic 'Animal Farm' premiered. We're looking forward to starting the celebrations off next week at BFI - and look out for further details about our celebrations throughout the year on our social media!

[Halas and Batchelor Collection @halasbatchelor]

Next year is going to be an important one for us at #HalasandBatchelor - as it marks 70 years since the release of 'Animal Farm'. We're starting off the #NewYear with a fantastic SOLD OUT event hosted by @@britishfilminstitute on 7 January!

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The music for Animal Farm was composed by Matyas Seiber, and it played a crucial role in setting the tone of the film. Seiber had a long relationship with the Halas & Batchelor studio 🎶
#FilmMusic #AnimationScore #AnimalFarm

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Did you know that, while probably best known for the feature film 'Animal Farm', Halas & Batchelor created some festive themed films! Here's a still from the short 'The Christmas Feast' - directed by Joy Batchelor.
#Christmasfilm #ShortAnimation #halasandbatchelor

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Despite being nearly 70 years old, Animal Farm remains a powerful piece of animation, still relevant to conversations about power, equality, and revolution. How do you think the film holds up today?
#AnimationLegacy #TimelessFilm #AnimalFarm

[Halas and Batchelor Collection @halasbatchelor]

‘Animal Farm’ wouldn’t have been possible without the hard work of an army of animators, layout artists, and background painters. The studio employed around 80 animators to complete the 80-minute film! 🎨
Here's a photo from 1950 of the Halas & Batchelor studio team from Stroud.

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We are delighted that @britishfilminstitute will celebrate 70 years of #AnimalFarm with a special screening of the film and introduction from BFI Archive Curator, @stewjeez on 7 January - find out more and book here: https://t.co/46E8YmyRFw

#FilmScreening #britishanimation

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Each of the Animal Farm characters was meticulously designed to reflect their personalities, e.g Napoleon’s sleek and imposing look contrasts with Snowball’s more agile appearance. 📷: Joy Batchelor's illustrations of Napoleon, from the 1954 illustrated edition of Animal Farm

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Boxer is the hardworking and loyal horse in Animal Farm. His famous line, “I will work harder,”exemplifies his determination and tragic fate. What's your favorite Boxer moment? 🐴💔
#AnimalFarm #Boxer #HardworkAndLoyalty #CharacterSpotlight

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Did you know that the voices of ‘Animal Farm’ were provided by a talented cast, including famous British actor Maurice Denham, who voiced all of the animals in the film. 🎤

#VoiceActing #MauriceDenham #AnimalFarmVoices

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Did you know that Animal Farm was the first feature-length animated film produced in the UK? It paved the way for future British animated films and helped put the UK on the animation map! 🌍🎞️
#AnimationMilestone #FirstFeatureFilm #BritishAnimation

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Animal Farm is often hailed as an allegory for the rise of totalitarian regimes. The story was inspired by events leading up to the Russian Revolution. What message do you think Animal Farm conveys about power?

#AnimalFarm #PoliticalAllegory #AnimationWithPurpose