Knuckles Animation Studio

If/When is officially selected for Melbourne International Animation Festival (MIAF)! This marks our third Melbourne festival for Ollie and Az! 🧡💙 @animationfest We made If/When as a reflection on time and connection, and seeing it continue to resonate, especially in a place that values animation and storytelling so thoughtfully, means a great deal. Thank you, MIAF for making space for this film. Thank you to all who continue to support If/When! 🎞️✨ Directed by: Courtney Westbrook @courtneywestbrookofficial Written by: Richie Black @richie_noir Full list: /if-when A film by ARACOURT studio @aracourtstudio A Knuckles Animation Production @knucklesanimation   If/When is supported by Creative Partnerships Australia through the Australian Cultural Fund @ausculturalfund #makeculturehappen #ifwhenfilm #ifwhen #miaf

Conversion practices – which attempt to change or suppress a person’s sexuality or gender identity – are harmful and damaging. They are now against the law in NSW. Anti-Discrimination NSW has launched a new video made for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities sharing culturally safe information about the LGBTQA conversion practices ban and the support available to mob. The video features the voice of proud Indigenous actress @stephtisdellcomedy and was developed in collaboration with @13yarn More information is available on the Anti- Discrimination NSW website. (Link in bio)

We are honoured to have worked with Anti-Discrimination NSW to create a new targeted video made for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, sharing clear and culturally safe information about the LGBTQA conversion practices ban and the support available to mob. The video features the voice of proud Indigenous actress @stephtisdellcomedy and was developed in collaboration with @13yarn Conversion practices that target LGBTQA mob are harmful and damaging. They try to change or suppress a person’s sexuality or gender identity. These practices are now against the law in NSW. Everyone deserves to be loved up by their mob. To find out more about the LGBTQA conversion practices ban and the civil complaints scheme, visit the Anti-Discrimination NSW website. (Link in bio)

It was so nice to take the time this week to attend the launch of a video we created for Anti-Discrimination NSW at the beautiful Parramatta Library. The video is a specific resource for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities regarding the new law banning conversion practices for LGBTQA people. The event was hosted by hilarious and proud Indigenous actress @stephtisdellcomedy , featuring special guest speakers Chris Csabs (Co-founder, SOGICE Survivors) and Christian Tisdell (Transforming Aboriginal Outcomes - DCJ). Closing speaker, ADNSW A/Director Mia Zahra shared information about the new civil complaints scheme and the difference the conversion practices ban makes in helping people feel safe and respected. We absolutely loved working with Gillian Stokie and the dedicated team who made this all possible. This video resource is available in Auslan, Arabic, Greek, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese. See link in bio to access all versions on the ADNSW website.

One of four miniature sequences commissioned for Mirvac @mirvac_group shot at the Made Mighty studio with @mightynicesydney Thanks for having us @finchcompany Director @tobypike Producer @bryce.lintern Model art director @jacqui_hudson animator @knucklesanimation @hecklerhq A special thanks to Mighty Nice EP Tina Braham.

✨ FINALIST ANNOUNCEMENT ✨ We’re so proud to share that If/When has been selected as a Finalist for Queer Screen’s 33rd Mardi Gras Film Festival 2026 🏳️‍🌈🎬 The film will screen as part of My Queer Career: Australian Shorts, and we couldn’t be more honoured to be included in this lineup. Screening details: 🗓 Monday 23 February 2026 ⏰ 6:30pm 🎥 Event Cinemas George Street 🎟 Tickets: .au/sessions/my-queer-career-australian-shorts/ Friends & family: Please reach out if you’d like a discount code 💛 A huge thank you to Queer Screen for recognising If/When as a Finalist. This selection makes our Sydney premiere even more special for our cast and crew ✨ @queerscreen Directed by: Courtney Westbrook @courtneywestbrookofficial Written by: Richie Black @richie_noir Full list: /if-when A film by ARACOURT studio @aracourtstudio A Knuckles Animation Production @knucklesanimation   If/When is supported by Creative Partnerships Australia through the Australian Cultural Fund @ausculturalfund #makeculturehappen #MGFF26 #queerscreen #mardigras #mardigrasfilmfestival #ifwhen #ifwhenfilm #queercinema #australianshortfilm #shortfilm #animation #design #art #finalist #queerstories #indiefilmmaking #sydneyevents #filmscreening

Surviving Australia is now open @australianmuseum ! See our first reactions to our animations in the Home is a Hollow section and the whole the exhibition. Spoiler we loved it! #knucklesanimation #reaction #australianmuseum #survivingaustralia

Care Guide: A GUIDE FOR THE BAPTIST UNION OF VICTORIA - PROVIDING SAFETY FOR LGBTQA PEOPLE OF FAITH We worked with @veohrc and @the_buv to create this useful booklet that explains the Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Act 2021 in the context of the Baptist faith. It is an honour to be able to support queer and trans people of faith and wonderful to see faith groups, like the Baptists of Victoria choosing to fully embrace and support their queer and trans parishioners. Booklet: Produced by Knuckles Illustration by @cahlac Design by @moscoudesign Animation of booklet by Knuckles Hands belong to @chanelstopmotion

Factsheets: HOW TO REPORT CONVERSION PRACTICES and CONVERSION PRACTICES EXPLAINED We also designed a couple of handy factsheets that provide a quick reference on what conversion practices are and how to report a conversion practice. Both of these are available for a free digital download on the @veohrc website linked in our bio. Factsheets: Produced by Knuckles Illustration by @cahlac Design by @moscoudesign Animation of factsheets by Knuckles

Booklet: TALKING WITH YOUR CHILD ABOUT GENDER AND SEXUALITY We were so honoured to work with @veohrc to design this incredible resource for parents and caregivers. Featuring some of our favourite illustrated characters, this booklet offers advice and practical tips on supporting teens and young adults on topics like gender and sexuality. Access the free digital version from our link in bio. Booklet: Produced by Knuckles Illustration by @camilabdanur Design by @moscoudesign Animation of booklet by Knuckles Hands belong to @chanelstopmotion

So proud to have collaborated with our trans friends at the Kirby Institute on this important survey exploring trans sexual health. Survey open now to trans adults of all genders across Australia. Link in bio.

So proud to have collaborated with our trans friends at the Kirby Institute on this important survey exploring trans sexual health. Survey open now to trans adults of all genders across Australia. Link in bio.