Bloomers now online

In Bloomers, animated fabric brings the story of a lingerie factory in Manchester to life. Silk, cotton and lace go under the camera, as the workers recount the history of Ella & me, the UK garment manufacturing industry, and British family traditions of making. A specially composed soundtrack by Swedish composer Malin Bång, inspired by sounds of sewing machinery, evokes the ups and downs of the factory.

A film by Samantha Moore. Composition by Malin Bång. Featuring David, Paulette, Hazel, Kim, Anne, Jackie, Myra, Keith, Janice, Jess and all the team at Ella & me. Music performed by Klangforum Wien. Produced by Abigail Addison at Animate Projects. Supported by Klangforum Wien and Arts Council England.

“Bloomers is an all-inviting, observant animated portrait of clothing stories and practices to be unveiled and presented -and ultimately worn.” Read the full review at Zippy Frames

“We often think that we can’t make a difference to the world’s problems, but really we can make micro-differences every day.” Read Samantha Moore’s interview on Digital Arts

Selected as Short Pick Of The Day on Cartoon Brew and chosen as a Staff Pick on Vimeo.

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