WOW FILM FESTIVAL
ABERCON 2024
Saturday 23 March, 10am-5pm
Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Anyone who’s a fan of animation - or a bit geeky in general - will love Abercon, our accessible west Wales anime convention. Join us for a family friendly, joyful day full of anime, creative workshops, games and stalls. The theme of Abercon this year is ‘community’. We will be making a community animation together on the day, come and join in. Don’t forget to dress up and enter the cosplay competition!
In partnership with Mencap Ceredigion funded by CAVO and The National Lottery Communities Fund
STALLS, GAMES AND DROP-IN ANIMATION WORKSHOPS
Organised by WOW with West Wales Animation Club. Funded by the National Lottery Communities Fund and CAVO.
Aberystwyth Arts Centre:
In the theatre foyer (upstairs)
Sat 23/03, 10:00am-5:00pm
COSPLAY WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Aberystwyth Arts Centre: Theatre foyer bar
Sat 23/03, 4:45pm
“NOW STANDING” ANIME TRIBUTE DJ SET
An uplifting, interactive DJ performance. Artist Theo Delahaye samples popular anime and global music to celebrate the beauty of anime. Listen, watch, and enjoy!
Aberystwyth Arts Centre:
Sat 23/03, 12:00pm
(in cinema)
THE BOY AND THE HERON (ACCESSIBLE SCREENING)
(12A) Hayao Miyazaki, Japan, 2023, 124 minutes. Accessible screening - English voice cast with English subtitles
Studio Ghibli’s fantastical journey about a young boy who follows a talking crane into a magical world is another masterpiece from Miyazaki. Oscar nominated.
+ SHORT FILM
‘THE STOLEN KINGDOMS’
(PG) Matthew Lee, Cymru, 2023,
5 minutes
A sneak preview of a mini series following Siriol, a young mute girl, and a small dragon as they journey across the land to help wildlife.
Aberystwyth Arts Centre:
Sat 23/03, 2:00pm
(in cinema)
