Ana Songel • Stop motion

👏 We are delighted to announce that Peace of Heart, directed by @ananimates_ , has been awarded the inaugural Manipulate Award for Scottish Animation, presented in partnership with @movesummit & @glasgowfilmtheatre .👏 This marks an important milestone as the Festival introduces its first in‑competition strand, celebrating outstanding work produced in Scotland over the past three years. The jury commended Peace of Heart for its accomplished production values, exceptional sound design, and the emotional depth of its storytelling. 👏👏👏👏👏

✨ We’re heading to @ManipulateArts Festival 2026! ✨ Thrilled to be part of this incredible celebration of cutting-edge animation, puppetry, and visual theatre. 🪶 Catch Peace of Heart at @filmhouse_edinburgh 8th February at 6pm as part of Animated Scottish Shorts. 🎭 Manipulate Festival 🗓️ 4–10 February 2026 📍 Edinburgh, Scotland Don’t miss this inspiring week of boundary-pushing creativity, explore the full programme now on the Manipulate Festival website! #ManipulateFestival

Vampire cat. Vanished pouch. So good, it’s scary. #Marro #Marroween #Halloween #Cats

Cosy sock season is here! 🧦🍂 I loved working in these short stop motion adds for @snugsocksco . As autumn arrives there's nothing better than a good pair of soft socks to stay warm and cosy 🐻 Are you also embracing the hygge vibes this year? 👀 Double tap if you're an autumn lover yourself 💖🍁 #stopmotion #stopmotioanimation #creativecontent #digitalmarketing #creativemarketing #adcreative #creativeads #socks #brandadvertising

🪶PEACE OF HEART 🪶 is going to Norwich! Thank you @norwichfilmfestival for the official selection for your BAFTA/BIFA qualifying festival ✨ 📽️1pm, Saturday 8th Nov 2025 - Family Friendly Mix at Cinema City Norwich. Written, Directed and Animated by @ananimatesit Produced by @mishamccullagh @goldie_luck_ Introducing Helena Creaney as Ailsa Director of Photography: @aoc.me85 Editor: @davidhunterfilm Music by: @markhendrymusic Cello performed by: @juliettelemoinecello Sound Designer: @handrewssound Voice Over Recordist: @peacheymckeitch Design Consultant: @raargo Production Designer & Set Maker: @erinhami11 Set Makers: @lara.rjones and @ejmartin44 Puppet & Costume Maker: Andrea Casadevall Bover @greenhonustudio Model Maker: @kirsteenlyth Animation Assistant: @animateangus Additional Model Making: David Black Stills Photographer: Kevin J Thomson Poster Design: @laurynmccorkell @laurynmccorkellproductions Trailer: @mollyneill_videoeditor Consulting Producer: Paula Poveda-Urrutia Executive Producer: @laurenjlamarr Production Manager: @blondeambition81 Production Assistant: @alexanderbarkr Picture Post by @blazinggriffinpost Post Manager: Rebecca Morrow Visual Effects: @ecilasmith and @sammgoodwin DI Technician: @sotiris__gennatos Colourist & Online Editor: @tarantinotales Facility Runners: @fin.bain , @flutter_mouse_ , @louisd223 , @rebeccamargey and @sumayamoustafa #stopmotion #animation #stopmotionanimation #scottishanimation #spanishanimator #scottishfilm

It’s official Peace Of Heart will PREMIERE at @womenxfest on Saturday 20th September. A gorgeous festival to be able to introduce our magical stop motion to an audience! And if you can’t make it to Darlington you can catch Peace of Heart at the @boltonfilmfest in person Wed 1st - Sun 5th Oct and online Wed 8th Oct - Sun 19th Oct. So proud that this film is getting out there for people to enjoy! It was such a labour of love and we can’t wait to hear what you all think. ✨ Written, Directed and Animated by @ananimatesit Produced by @mishamccullagh @goldie_luck_ Introducing Helena Creaney as Ailsa Director of Photography: @aoc.me85 Editor: @noblediv Music by: @markhendrymusic Cello performed by: @juliettelemoinecello Sound Designer: @handrewssound Voice Over Recordist: @peacheymckeitch Design Consultant: @raargo Production Designer & Set Maker: @erinhami11 Set Makers: @lara.rjones and @ejmartin44 Puppet & Costume Maker: Andrea Casadevall Bover @greenhonustudio Model Maker: @kirsteenlyth Animation Assistant: @animateangus Additional Model Making: David Black Stills Photographer: Kevin J Thomson Poster Design: @laurynmccorkell @laurynmccorkellproductions Trailer: @mollyneill_videoeditor Consulting Producer: Paula Poveda-Urrutia Executive Producer: @laurenjlamarr Production Manager: @blondeambition81 Production Assistant: @alexanderbarkr Picture Post by @blazinggriffinpost Post Manager: Rebecca Morrow Visual Effects: @ecilasmith and @sammgoodwin DI Technician: @sotiris__gennatos Colourist & Online Editor: @tarantinotales Facility Runners: @fin.bain , @flutter_mouse_ , @louisd223 , @rebeccamargey and @sumayamoustafa #stopmotion #animation #stopmotionanimation #scottishanimation #spanishanimator #scottishfilm #femalefilmmakerfriday

🪶PEACE OF HEART🪶 ✨TRAILER REVEAL - We couldn’t wait to share this first look at our magical stop motion animation. We hope you enjoy! ✨ Written, Directed and Animated by @ananimatesit Produced by @mishamccullagh @goldie_luck_ Introducing Helena Creaney as Ailsa Director of Photography: @aoc.me85 Editor: @noblediv Music by: @markhendrymusic Cello performed by: @juliettelemoinecello Sound Designer: @handrewssound Voice Over Recordist: @peacheymckeitch Design Consultant: @raargo Production Designer & Set Maker: @erinhami11 Set Makers: @lara.rjones and @ejmartin44 Puppet & Costume Maker: Andrea Casadevall Bover @greenhonustudio Model Maker: @kirsteenlyth Animation Assistant: @animateangus Additional Model Making: David Black Stills Photographer: Kevin J Thomson Poster Design: @laurynmccorkell @laurynmccorkellproductions Trailer: @mollyneill_videoeditor Consulting Producer: Paula Poveda-Urrutia Executive Producer: @laurenjlamarr Production Manager: @blondeambition81 Production Assistant: @alexanderbarkr Picture Post by @blazinggriffinpost Post Manager: Rebecca Morrow Visual Effects: @ecilasmith and @sammgoodwin DI Technician: @sotiris__gennatos Colourist & Online Editor: @tarantinotales Facility Runners: @fin.bain , @flutter_mouse_ , @louisd223 , @rebeccamargey and @sumayamoustafa #stopmotion #animation #stopmotionanimation #scottishanimation #spanishanimator #scottishfilm

A model commissioned by @kha.dj of the lovely Al Paso sandwich shop in Zurich! 🥪🇨🇭I thoroughly enjoyed working on this mini and hope I get to visit the miniature at its new home soon. Big thanks to Alexej and Khadija for trusting me with this project. I hope your family enjoys the miniature version of their shop at Christmas 🎁🎄 #modelmaking #paper #paperart #model #architecturemodel #miniature #diorama #gift #handmade #sandwichshop #miniatureshop #behindthescenes #scalemodel

✨POSTER DROP ✨ Introducing ‘Peace Of Heart’ a short stop motion animation that’s Written, Directed and Animated by @ananimatesit Produced by @mishamccullagh @goldie_luck_ Introducing Helena Creaney as Ailsa Consulting Producer: Paula Poveda-Urrutia Executive Producer: @laurenjlamarr Production Manager: @blondeambition81 Production Assistant: @alexanderbarkr Director of Photography: @aoc.me85 Editor: @noblediv Music by: @markhendrymusic Cello performed by: @juliettelemoinecello Sound Designer: @handrewssound Voice Over Recordist: @peacheymckeitch Design Consultant: @raargo Production Designer & Set Maker: Erin Frances Hamill Set Makers: @lara.rjones and @ejmartin44 Puppet & Costume Maker: Andrea Casadevall Bover @greenhonustudio Model Maker: @kirsteenlyth Animation Assistant: @animateangus Additional Model Making: David Black Stills Photographer: Kevin J Thomson Poster Design: @laurynmccorkell @laurynmccorkellproductions Picture Post by @blazinggriffinpost Post Manager: Rebecca Morrow Visual Effects: @ecilasmith and @sammgoodwin DI Technician: @sotiris__gennatos Colourist & Online Editor: Taryn Calverey Facility Runners: @fin.bain , Rachael Bulloch , @louisd223 , @rebeccamargey and @sumayamoustafa

My partner mentioned I never buy him flowers so this year I got him everlasting ones! 💐✨ Happy Valentine's @c.anderson91 Love you loads 💖 Flowers from @theflowerstallaus #stopmotion #stopmotioanimation #contentcreation #contentmarketing #brandedcontent #digitalmarketing #valentines #valentinesday #marketingdigital

Christmas + stop motion : visual magic ✨ An animation of @wholeearthfoods peanut butter tubs featuring their own wee character 🥜⛷️ Let's ski down to Christmas day one frame at a time! 🎄 #stopmotion #stopmotioanimation #contentcreation #contentmarketing #brandedcontent #digitalmarketing #christmas #peanutbutter

Opened your advent calendar yet? 📆🎄 I decided to go vegan this year and try @hipchocolate advent calendars since I recently discovered I'm lactose intolerant but didn't feel like missing the chocolate fun. I created this festive stop motion for them before devouring their delicious chocolates! Got to love this time of year 👀 #christmascontent #christmasadvent #stopmotion #stopmotioanimation #contentmarketing #contentcreation #adventcalendar