Celebrate the launch of the book Beryl, with animator Joanna Quinn and screenwriter Les Mills. Enjoy film clips, a live animation demo and an interview with Joanna by Lauren Orme, plus behind-the-scenes insights and an opportunity to buy the signed book.

Beryl offers an in-depth look into the creative process of animated film director Joanna Quinn and screenwriter Les Mills, including sketches, storyboards, final artwork and entertaining and insightful commentary from both. Included is a scene-by-scene adaptation of the Academy Award® and BAFTA-nominated Affairs of the Art, a film about Beryl’s extraordinary family whose interests become all-consuming – from pickling, to body painting, to taxidermy. No passion is off limits. Welcome to the outrageous world of Beryl!

Beryl is the unconventional heroine and beloved star of the animation world – a middle-aged woman navigating life’s challenges with determination and humour. From factory worker to aspiring artist, Beryl’s journey is a celebration of female empowerment and the pursuit of dreams, making her an endearing character who resonates deeply with audiences everywhere.

Animator Joanna Quinn and screenwriter Les Mills show how they collaborate to bring their distinctive stories and characters to life. You’ll discover the inspiration and the creative process behind their unique characters and groundbreaking films. Through revealing and often hilarious Anecdotes, you’ll learn about Joanna and Les’s creative backgrounds and how they develop their ideas.