Animation is a fascinating topic to explore. So many different forms of media can be used to create moving images for us all to enjoy.

This is exactly why the British Animation Awards exist – to recognise and reward the most promising and talented people in the industry. In turn this brings animation to an even wider audience, and even sets some of the winners on a career path that sees them achieve phenomenal success in the future.

In 2010 the Public Choice section of the British Animation Awards will be held in Liverpool. It will take place at FACT, which is also known by its longer name, the Foundation for Art and Creative Technology.

As always there will be a wide variety of animation vying for the awards on the day. Both 2D and 3D animation will be represented, and judging from the quality of some of the past winners the standard this year should once again be very high.

Simon Tofield, creator of the 2D animation “Simon’s Cat”, won the Best Comedy Award at the 2008 British Animation Awards (otherwise known as the ‘Baas’). He has enjoyed millions of hits on YouTube as a result of the popularity of his black and white line drawings involving a very persistent cat. Another famous winner is Nick Park, creator of “Wallace and Gromit”. He won his award back in 2002 for the film “Chicken Run”.

The various nominated animations come from all manner of areas. Some are simple cartoons, some are children’s television programmes and some are adverts. Feature length films feature alongside animated shorts, but all the winners display one thing – incredible talent and a way of making animation into something even more impressive.

FACT is the ideal place to hold the Public Choice part of the awards since it features a myriad of different events, exhibitions and courses that appeal to many different people. There is even a cinema showing some of the best films available at the moment.

There is no doubt that the British Animation Awards are well worth visiting. They are also a good excuse to spend some more time in Liverpool itself. You can take in a film at the FACT cinema, see one of their exhibitions or even enjoy a light meal in their café. And that is before you get out into the rest of the city itself.

Make sure you plan your visit in advance though. There are lots of luxury hotels in Liverpool that would be ideal for a weekend stay. Who knows, you might end up watching an animated film by a future household name in the world of animation.

Paul Buchanan writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.

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