GET TO KNOW OUR VENUE: BARBICAN CENTRE

IN MOTION LONDON 2025 (SOLD OUT)

The Barbican Centre is a world-renowned arts and learning hub in London, known for its innovative approach to culture and creativity. Governed by the City of London Corporation, it serves as a beacon of inclusivity and sustainability, offering a diverse array of programs designed to inspire and challenge audiences.

The Barbican is an architectural marvel and a key part of London’s cultural landscape, has a rich history of hosting groundbreaking performances and exhibitions by some of the world’s most celebrated artists. Since its opening in 1982, the Centre has hosted legendary artists like Grayson Perry, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Yoko Ono, and remains a key venue for prestigious events, including performances by the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Shakespeare Company.

The Barbican’s rich history of hosting world-class exhibitions and performances makes it the perfect setting for showcasing the latest trends and talents in animation and motion design during In Motion London. We cannot wait to bring our In Motion festival into this wonderful place and infuse ourselves with its history and creativity!

LINE-UP

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS WITH DIRECTORS MAGGIE KANG & CHRIS APPELHANS
a closer look at Sony Pictures Animation's KPop Demon Hunters
artist talk
RAMAN DJAFARI
illustrator, animator and filmmaker
artist talk
CARTOON SALOON (GIOVANNA FERRARI & NORA TWOMEY)
a deep dive into their short film Éiru
artist talk
PATRICK MCHALE & PENDLETON WARD
writers
artist talk
PATRICK McHALE
writer, filmmaker, cartoonist
panel
SHYNOLA (25th ANNIVERSARY)
directors
interview
BUILDERS CLUB
creative studio
artist talk
FRAMESTORE (KAYN GARCIA)
animation supervisor
artist talk
MAXIME MANGA
multidisciplinary artist
artist talk
NIKITA DIAKUR
filmmaker
artist talk
PENDLETON WARD
animator, screenwriter and producer
panel, signing session
IN YOUR DREAMS PANEL WITH ALEX WOO, NICOLA LAVENDER AND SACHA KAPIJIMPANGA
An exclusive insight into Netflix's original animated feature 'In Your Dreams'
panel
GOLDEN WOLF
creative agency
artist talk
BUCK
global creative company
artist talk
THE LINE
animation studio
artist talk
FORM PLAY
creative studio
artist talk
MIKEY PLEASE & DAN OJARI
directors
artist talk
WIA UK SHOWCASE | HAND MADE HORRORS
with Cat Johnston, Tova Persson & Renee Zahn
panel
DESIGN AT NEXUS STUDIOS
a talk by creative director of design Erwin van den IJssel
artist talk
GHOSTS, GHOULS AND GOBLINS: MASK MAKING WITH CAT JOHNSTON
join Cat during this one of a kind workshop
Atelier
WILL ANDERSON
filmmaker and animator
artist talk
ANDY & ADEENA
stop-motion animators
artist talk
WIA UK PANEL | GETTING SHORT FILMS OVER THE LINE
with Nora Twomey, Clara Schildhauer & Mary Martins
panel
BLINKINK: FROM THE VAULTS
with Bart Yates
artist talk
NEXUS PANEL | IMMERSIVE STORYTELLING AND WORLDBUILDING
hosted by Chris O'Reilly with Deborah Casswell, Germán Díez and Mike Anderson
panel
CRAFTING STORIES WORTH BRINGING TO LIFE
with Mikey Please, Patrick McHale and Giovanna Ferrari hosted by Tanya J Scott
panel
BRINGING YOUR SKETCH TO LIFE WITH LOISH
photoshop demo
demo
CLOSET: RE-HUNG
closing act by David Wilson & friends
afterparty
BEST OF STASH 2025 (SO FAR)
curated screening by Stash
film screening
PORTFOLIO REVIEWS
brush up your portfolios!
portfolio reviews
SCRIBBLE SOCIAL: QUICK PORTRAIT DRAWING WITH CLARA SCHILDHAUER
up your sketching skills
sketch sessions
ANIMADE FRAMES WORKSHOP
animate with Animade!
Atelier
DRAW BEYOND WITH JUANPE: CREATIVE FLOW ON THE NEW WACOM MOVINKPAD PRO
wacom demo
demo
CLIP STUDIO PAINT DEMO BY FEEFAL
live sketching session
demo
BLINKINK
quirky showcase of much loved puppets
expo
CAT JOHNSTON
showcase of whimsical puppets and prints
expo
MY SMASH MEDIA: LIVE PITCH COMPETITION
by My Smash Media
pitch
PROOF LONDON
bts of the visualization pipeline that powers blockbuster storytelling
artist talk
IN MOTION LONDON x PROCREATE’S “YOU MADE THIS”
get your artworks shown at our fest
ask away!, sketch sessions, sketch area
FACE 2 FACE WITH CLARA SCHILDHAUER
on-site registration needed
chat and doodles
3DTOTAL SHOP
pop-up bookshop
books
INDUSTRY GARDEN
meet industry professionals to help your ideas and projects grow
industry garden
MEET THE HOSTS!
warming us up, powering us with energy!
hosts and moderators
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