Edinburgh start-up wins Best Animation at Mobifest Toronto
A short film made by Binary Fable, a new animation company based in Edinburgh, was selected as "Best Animation" at Mobifest Toronto 08, the international film festival for made-for-mobile films.
The film, About Here: Culross Abbey, tells the legend of sixth-century Princess Thenaw. Thenaw survived two death sentences to give birth to Saint Mungo - the patron saint of Glasgow - in Culross. However, despite her escape, her fame has been eclipsed by that of her son.
About Here: Culross Abbey screened in competition at Toronto's Revue Cinema on Wednesday, 19 November 08. It was the only UK entry to win an award, beating competition from around the world.
The film was one of two commissioned from Binary Fable by Pocket Shorts Scotland in January 08 - the fledgling company's first commission.
The films were launched at an event at this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival in June and both were selected as finalists for Mobifest Toronto 08.
Helen Jackson, an animator and director at Binary Fable, said: "We were delighted that these two films were selected for Mobifest, and honoured that About Here: Culross Abbey won 'Best Animation'. Binary Fable's first year has been a great success and we plan to continue to produce innovative, award-winning animation here in Edinburgh."