Bar Shorts

13/10/2026

Next Bar Shorts is Tues Nov 3rd at The Garden Cinema curated by British animator/director Darren Walsh and Emmy-winning producer Russell McLean who have a long history of high-profile collaborations in the animation and advertising industries. They recently combined to develop an original Gerry Anderson puppet project, Hit Squad, for Warner Bros Animation and Hanna-Barbera Europe. They have worked together on Angry Kid (Darren’s original 1990s show for Aardman), Stopframe scenes for Martin Scorsese’s Hugo and Tim Burton’s Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, Black Mirror’s real-time puppet character in The Waldo Moment and created the iconic Compare The Meerkat ad campaigns. They combine Walsh’s expertise in stop-motion and character direction with McLean’s extensive live action and VFX production experience. We are very excited to have them on board.

08/10/2026

What a week! . screening and Bar Shorts with Caroline Leaf! Find out what films Caroline selected and what Im doing in Liverpool this weekend.

It has been a whirlwind week of events for Chris, starting with a weekend in Kendal and leading right into a stacked lineup for the coming days. Here is a recap

11/09/2026

We have some great events coming up around the uk this Autumn. Check them out.

Autumn is shaping up to be an incredible season for Chris and his debut graphic novel,  Anfield Road ! We have a stacked lineup of appearances, panel chats

05/09/2026

Next Bar Shorts is with the amazing Caroline Leaf. I will be in conversation with her and showing some films that inspired her. Very exciting. 6th October. Book your tickets now.

Bar Shorts welcomes you to an evening of creativity and inspiration with Caroline Leaf. Step into the world of a true legend of frame-by-frame storytelling. Bar Shorts is thrilled to present an exclusive screening of inspirations of pioneer director and animator Caroline Leaf. Caroline’s iconic, a...

07/06/2026

There's not many tickets left for our Bar Shorts with Helen Serafinowicz on the 15th June. Check out the class line up.

We are absolutely buzzing to announce that the brilliant Helen Serafinowicz has curated this month’s Bar Shots—and wow, has she delivered a class lineup for y

28/05/2026

Bar Shorts is back on the 15th June with special guest, Amandaland co-creator, Helen Serafinowicz. She's picking some of her favourite shorts. It's going to be a funny night. Tickets are now on sale. Get yours now.

Helen Serafinowicz is a BAFTA winning English writer, producer and occasional performer best known for co‑creating  Motherland ,  Nova Jones  and

20/05/2026

Just a little remind that tonight's Bar Shorts (20th May) with London International Animation Festival's Nag Vladermersky is sold out. But we always get returns if you fancy coming down. If you missed out don't worry as tickets for our June edition go on sale to the public tomorrow. It is with Amandaland co-creator and writer Helen Serafonowicz. Check out the link for details.

Bar Shorts hosts regular short film and animation nights at The Garden Cinema. It's aim is to bring shorts to a wider audience. It is curated by Dog&Rabbit animation studio and hosted by Chris Shepherd.

25/04/2026

Tickets for our next Bar Shorts have gone on sale. It features London International Animation Festival's festival director Nag Vladermersky. It is on the 20th May. For full details check the website:

Bar Shorts hosts regular short film and animation nights at The Garden Cinema. It's aim is to bring shorts to a wider audience. It is curated by Dog&Rabbit animation studio and hosted by Chris Shepherd.

20/04/2026

The amazing Donegan Silk has written a song inspired by my graphic novel Anfield Road. It premiers tonight at 8pm on the show. Why not tune in? Titan Comics https://merseyradio.co.uk/schedule/

19/04/2026

Thanks to everyone who came down to our Bar Shorts yesterday. Big thanks to the wonderful Astrid Goldsmith, Lucy Sullivan and Greg McLeod. It was such amazing collection of talents. Hearing about how people have transitioned to graphic novels from animation was truly fascinating. If you've got read everyone's books please do get your copies. Our next Bar Shorts is with LIAF's very own Nag Vladermersky. Tickets are now on sale. https://www.thegardencinema.co.uk/film/bar-shorts-with-nag-vladermersky-founder-of-the-london-international-animation-festival/