An audio drama to explore complex stories for young listeners 🎧 As part of Visible Fictions’ Working Title, Michelle Hopewell has been developing Sade’s Big Feelings — a 15-minute audio drama for primary school children investigating the experience of having a parent in detention.
Michelle is particularly drawn to telling stories that centre underrepresented and marginalised voices, and her project explores complex emotions through the eyes of a young girl visiting her mother.
In this reel, Michelle shares how Working Title has supported the project’s research and early development.
More from our Working Title artists coming soon. ✨
#VFWorkingTitle #VisibleFictions #AudioDrama #ArtistDevelopment
📣 FINAL WEE WONDERS SCOTLAND MASTERCLASS 🎥 Thursday 21st May (7pm).
Ready to dive deep into the world of animation? Join Adeola Lawal, Nigerian-Irish Storyboard Artist and Director from Tallaght, Dublin for an exciting online masterclass where you'll explore the secrets behind directing captivating animations.
🔗 Sign-up link in bio.
Based in Tallaght, Dublin, Adeola has worked with a wide range of Irish and international studios on major titles including My Little Pony, Transformers, and Critical Role’s Mighty Nein. His directing debut, Spooky (2025), was funded through Ireland’s National Talent Academy of Animation initiative, First Credit.
Whether you’re a filmmaker, aspiring animator, or simply curious about the creative process, join us for this relaxed and insightful online session.
🎟 Free + open to all
🌍 Where? Online – join from anywhere!
Part of Wee Wonders Scotland — delivered by Visible Fictions & Screen Scotland, in partnership with Manipulate Arts, Edinburgh Short Film Festival & North Lanarkshire Council. Supported by Move Summit, Clanimation & Animation Scotland.
#Animation #Animator #Storyboard #Masterclass
Something’s brewing behind the scenes… 👀🎶 The Fat Boy Swim development process has kicked into another gear, with a brilliant team hard at work helping us bring this exciting new musical adaptation to life.
Visible Fictions is currently working with Ros Sydney, Simon Donaldson, Stephanie McGregor, Ava Duncan, James Boal, Cameron Fulton and Neil John-Gibson as development continues on this powerful coming-of-age story based on the acclaimed novel by Catherine Forde.
Expect heart, humour and songs you’ll be singing for years to come.
More soon… ✨
Have you met Papergee and her unlikely friend, Spider?
Today we're sharing a new blog all about Papergee and the Spider. First made in 2019, it’s one of those projects that has stayed close to our hearts ever since.
🔗 visiblefictions.co.uk/have-you-met-papergee
Made entirely from paper and cardboard and built frame by frame by Eleanor Stewart of Clubhouse Animations, the film reflects her beautiful handcrafted approach, which shaped this distinctive and delicate world.
Whether you first discovered the duo years ago or you’re meeting them for the first time, it feels like the right moment to look back at their story — and celebrate the artists who helped bring this cutout world to life.
Why now?
Because there’s more on the way… Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing news about activities and events for young people inspired by the film. Stay tuned. ✨
#Animation #StopMotion #VisibleFictions #FlashbackFriday
📣 Our free ANIMATION MASTERCLASSES continue 🎥 If you enjoyed tonight's session, then join us again next week as film and theatre director Daria Kopiec joins us online from Poland!
Known for work spanning animation, live-action, and stage, Daria’s internationally acclaimed films include Cosmos (2016), which screened in the Annecy main competition, and Your Own Bullshit (2019), which received a jury special mention at SXSW.
👉 Thursday 14th May (7pm).
🔗 Sign-up link in bio.
Whether you’re a filmmaker, aspiring animator, or simply curious about the creative process, join us for this relaxed and insightful online session.
🎟 Free + open to all
🌍 Where? Online – join from anywhere!
Part of Wee Wonders Scotland — delivered by Visible Fictions & Screen Scotland, in partnership with Manipulate Arts, Edinburgh Short Film Festival & North Lanarkshire Council. Supported by Move Summit, Clanimation & Animation Scotland.
Great morning as team VF visited the RSNO for another wonderful live stream with our pal Yoyo! We had so much fun behind the scenes.
Schools and nurseries can still access the Adventures of Yoyo and the accompanying learning resources for free. Find out how on our website 🔗 visiblefictions.co.uk
What happens when bold ideas meet cutting-edge tech? 🎮🎭
Visible Fictions’ Working Title gives artists the space, time and support to dream big, take risks, and push their creativity — all while developing new stories for young audiences.
Enter Beth Morton… ✨
As part of the programme, Beth has been exploring how XR technologies can transform live performance — using second screens and immersive storytelling to create a choose-your-own-adventure experience with real narrative impact.
In this reel, Beth shares how Working Title has shaped her research and early ideas, inspired by Lazy Susan by Alan Bissett.
We can’t wait to see where this goes next. 🚀
More from our Working Title artists coming soon — stay tuned.
#VisibleFiction
#XRtechnology
#PerformingArts
📣 ANIMATION MASTERCLASSES continue 🎥 Oscar-nominated directors Alexandra Ramires & Laura Gonçalves join us online from Portugal.
Working together since 2009, the duo has built an impressive body of work across directing and producing, and shares a strong belief in the power of collaboration.
👉 Thursday 7th May (7pm).
🔗 Sign-up link in bio.
Alexandra and Laura are founding members of BAP - Animation Studio, and have worked across multiple films as part of technical teams.
They have directed both together and individually, and their work—including Percebes (2024)—has enjoyed strong festival success and international recognition.
Whether you’re a filmmaker, aspiring animator, or just curious—join us for this relaxed and insightful session.
🎟 Free + open to all
🌍 Where? Online – join from anywhere!
👉 Full line-up: visiblefictions.co.uk/animation-masterclasses/
Part of Wee Wonders Scotland — delivered by Visible Fictions & Screen Scotland, in partnership with Manipulate Arts, Edinburgh Short Film Festival & North Lanarkshire Council. Supported by Move Summit, Clanimation & Animation Scotland.
✂️ Another stop for Snip Snap! This May, our tiny stop-motion scissors are heading to 13th Parish Jersey’s International Film Festival — and we’re especially pleased to be part of their fantastic Schools Programme.
13th Parish is a brilliant festival, bringing contemporary cinema from around the world to Jersey, while creating space for young audiences to discover and engage with film. Right where Snip Snap loves to be. 💛
🔗 Find out more: 13thparish.org.je
Snip Snap is created in partnership with Clubhouse Animations.
#FilmFestival #Animation #StopMotion
📣 ANIMATION MASTERCLASSES continue 🎥 Award-winning director Péter Vácz joins us from Budapest.
Known for his distinctive films and international success across festivals worldwide, Péter's work spans short film, music videos, and live action, including collaborations with the British band James. 👉 Thursday 30th April (7pm).
🔗 Sign-up link in bio.
Péter’s graduation film 'Rabbit and Deer' has won over 125 awards across more than 60 countries. His latest film, 'Dog Ear' (2025), continues his internationally recognised and innovative storytelling.
A passionate educator, Péter has led workshops and masterclasses worldwide and is Artistic Director of the Illyés Animation Academy.
Whether you’re a filmmaker, aspiring animator, or just curious—join us for this relaxed and insightful session.
🎟 Free + open to all
🌍 Where? Online – join from anywhere!
👉 Full line-up: visiblefictions.co.uk/animation-masterclasses/
Part of Wee Wonders Scotland — delivered by Visible Fictions & Screen Scotland, in partnership with Manipulate Arts, Edinburgh Short Film Festival & North Lanarkshire Council. Supported by Move Summit, Clanimation & Animation Scotland.
🌍 HappyEarth Day 🌱
Every year on April 22, Earth Day brings people together across the globe to reflect and to act. It’s a reminder that caring for the planet isn’t one big gesture; it’s lots of small, ongoing ones.
For us, as you might know, one of those actions has been expanding our grove with Trees for Life at Dundreggan Estate in the Highlands. To date, there are 309 trees in our grove, and they grow in protected sites, helping to restore the Caledonian forest.
What began as a generous gift from our wonderful long-serving Board member Frank Brown in 2021 has become something we’re committing to year by year.
By planting trees, we’re working to offset some of our carbon emissions. We know this isn’t the solution to reaching net zero - but it is part of Visible Fictions' wider journey. A way of taking responsibility while we keep looking for more sustainable ways to make and share our work.
If you’d like to be part of it, you can help our grove grow too 💚
treesforlife.org.uk/groves/280276/
Our landscape of creativity and renewal. 🌿
Images: (C) Trees for Life.
#EarthDay #TreesForLife #CaldonianForest
🎶✨ Teachers! Invitation to an interactive livestream based on The Adventures of Yoyo!
Sign up here 🔗 rsno.org.uk/yoyo-livestream-sign-up/
Hosted by musicians from Scotland’s National Orchestra, this free livestream brings storytelling, music, and interactive activities straight into your classroom.
Perfect for Nursery to Primary 3 pupils, the session takes place on Tuesday, 5 May at 11am and will last approximately 30–45 minutes.
Created in partnership between Visible Fictions and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO), The Adventures of Yoyo follows Yoyo, a little girl who lives in Inverkithkin — a charming town right in the heart of Scotland. 🐦💛
Read more 🔗 visiblefictions.co.uk/the-adventures-of-yoyo/
#SchoolActivities #CreativeLearning
