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I'm another year older today and to celebrate here's my 2010 film Bad Night For The Blues. I made this film with the late greats Maria Manton and Jean Boht. It's A Christmas movie so let's kick off the festive season. Watch the whole film here.
What a night we had at Bar Shorts yesterday, marking the 20th anniversary of Who I Am and What I Want!
To celebrate, David took the reins and curated a hand‑picked programme of his work. The line‑up was a treasure trove of rarities, featuring The Laughter House, London, Thirteen, Start/Finish, and The Artist—each piece a reminder of his bold, distinctive voice.
One of the evening’s highlights was the documentary Mantis Muse, which pulled back the curtain on the making of his Praying Mantis life‑drawing exhibition. The film not only revealed the creative process but also captured a moving reunion with his former school teacher, sparking a thoughtful debate on the role and value of art in secondary education.
It was a night of reflection, discovery, and celebration—an anniversary worthy of the work it honoured.
The evening drew to a close with something truly special: a brand‑new remastered screening of Who I Am and What I Want, dedicated to the memory of the film’s producer, Maria Manton.
The restoration was a labour of love, brought to life by Chris, John Taylor, and Gary Brown, with the 5.1 surround sound beautifully reinstated by Barnaby Templer at Fonic. Seeing the film restored to such sharpness and vibrancy was a genuine thrill—especially knowing that the original master was lost when Slinky closed.
To experience the film a new, in all its clarity and power, felt like rediscovering an old friend. A massive thanks to David Anderson, DognRabbit, Molly, Ryan and Patrick at The Garden Cinema for making it happen. Photos by Alice Cox and Tristan Flear.
And the celebration doesn’t end there— the remastered version of Who I Am and What I Want is now live on Vimeo, restored in all its full glory. After years of being thought lost with the closure of Slinky, it’s a joy to see the film reborn, sharper and more powerful than ever.
Meanwhile, it’s a year since Anfield Road hit the shelves—and nothing’s been the same since.
It’s been a wild ride for Chris, and one of the best years yet. To mark the first anniversary of this gritty, unforgettable graphic novel, we’re dropping something special: a limited edition version, signed, stamped, and featuring a hand-numbered book plate—only 60 in existence.
But here’s the catch: There are just 2 book plates left on the Etsy shop. If you want one, move fast.
Missed out? Don’t panic. Our brilliant friends at Gosh! Comics, Dave’s Comics, La Belle Adventure, and Forbidden Planet Liverpool still have copies waiting for you. Why not pop in a grab one.
Happy birthday to Conor, Maureen, Mary, and the whole Anfield Road crew. You made this story unforgettable.
This is not all! We have more Anfield Road events coming up!
Folkestone Illustration Festival
Folkestone, Kent 6–9 November Chris leads a masterclass and joins a panel with Astrid Goldsmith at Folkestone’s first-ever Illustration Festival. A must for aspiring illustrators and animation fans. Details on the Festivals Insta.
SE London Book Festival
Morocco Bound, London Bridge 9 November | 14:00 Chris joins a powerful lineup including Diane Abbott, Evie Wyld, and Vince Cable. Free tickets available — but they’re going fast! Book your ticket for Chris’s event and support the festival’s food bank initiative.
Kracken Comics
Bebington Saturday 29th Nov | 7pm. Chris will talk through his book plus a reading. More information on the Kracken insta.
Haven’t read Anfield Road yet? Now’s the perfect time to dive in. Grab your copy here or experience it live at one of these unforgettable events. Or perhaps watch a reading online?
Celebrating 20 Years of Who I Am and What I Want
Twenty years ago, I was deep in the woods, creatively speaking, making a film with the brilliant David Shrigley. The film was Who I Am and What I Want, a black-and-white animated short about Pete, a misfit who rejects society and chooses to live alone in the forest. Commissioned by Channel 4 and Animate Projects, the film struck a chord. It quickly gained momentum, scooping up awards and screening at festivals around the world.
We made it in the wonderfully chaotic Slinky Pictures studio on Brick Lane. At the time, producer Maria Manton (Slinky’s co-founder and all-round legend) and I were juggling two short films simultaneously. It was bonkers, but the good kind of bonkers.
Fast forward to 2010, when Slinky closed its doors. That’s when we discovered the original 2K master files had vanished. Every 35mm print we had was scratched, and all we were left with was a tiny PAL FH master, basically a techy TV format that didn’t do the film justice.
So, for this special anniversary screening, we decided to give Pete a bit of a birthday makeover. Huge thanks to John Taylor and Gary Brown, who helped us remaster the picture. You can see the difference in this side-by-side comparison.
Even more exciting, we reopened the original Flash files. Yes, 20 years later! And thanks to Barnaby Templer at Fonic, who miraculously still had the original 5.1 sound master, we’ve reinstated the full surround sound experience.
The result? A freshly polished version of Who I Am and What I Want, ready for its big-screen return.
Join us for the screening on 4th November at Bar Shorts, Garden Cinema.
Happy 20th, Pete. You’ve aged beautifully.
ON THIS DAY 20 YEARS AGO… Pete Returned to the Forest Back in 2005, a strange little film burst onto the scene at the BFI London Film Festiv
On this day 20 years Who I Am and What I Want was first screened at the BFI London Film Festival. We are having a special screening of Who I Am at Bar Shorts on the 4th November 2025 at The Garden Cinema, London. In addition 1 year ago Chris's debut graphic novel Anfield Road was published. Happy birthday Conor, Maureen and co. Big thanks to the never-ending support of Titan Comics UK and everyone who bought a copy 💕. Click the link to check out the story.
Launched in 2002 by Camilla Deakin and Ruth Fielding, Lupus Films has become one of the UK’s leading film and television production companie
Bar Shorts returns to the The Garden Cinema on the 30th Sep where our guests are the brilliant Ruth Fielding and Camilla Deakin! We will be showing some classic films and celebrating all things Lupus. It's out 10th show at the Garden Cinema. Tickets on sale.
Phil Mulloy (1948–2025) British animator, filmmaker, and satirical provocateur
Phil Mulloy, the acclaimed visionary of British animation, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 10, 2025, at the age of 76. Known for his biting wit and stark visual style, Mulloy spent decades skewering the hypocrisies of modern life through grotesque, minimalist animation that was as unsettling as it was unforgettable.
I always felt that Phil was a kindred spirit as we were both from Liverpool way. It was always a privilege to have a natter when our paths crossed and I always loved his sharp sense of humour.
Born in Wallasey, Merseyside, Mulloy studied painting at Ravensbourne College and filmmaking at the Royal College of Art. He began his career in live-action film, earning accolades for works like Mark Gertler: Fragments of a Biography, before pivoting to animation in the late 1980s.
His signature style, skeletal figures drawn in thick black lines, often with exaggerated features like penis-shaped noses—became a vehicle for dark satire. Whether lampooning religion in The Ten Commandments, dissecting human cruelty in The Chain, or exploring dysfunctional family dynamics in The Christies, Mulloy’s work was unflinching, absurd, and deeply human.
He created iconic MTV idents, including Boxers to Lovers, and won numerous international awards, including top honors at Hiroshima, Annecy, Ottawa, and Zagreb festivals. His final short, Endgame, a surreal take on office workers playing war games, won the Grand Prix at Animafest Zagreb in 2016.
Mulloy is survived by his wife, filmmaker and educator Vera Neubauer, and their children: BAFTA-winning director Daniel Mulloy and Student Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Lucy Mulloy.
Rest in peace, Phil Mulloy. He drew the world in black and white, but saw all its shades.
Bar Shorts returns on the 7th May with a celebration of the new book by Ben Mitchell and Laura-Beth Cowley - Intimate Animation. Tickets now on sale at the Garden Cinema.
To celebrate the launch of their new book Intimate Animation, Skwigly Editor in Chief Ben Mitchell and Dr. Laura-Beth Cowley have curated a
Nice to see my 2013 film The Ringer out in the world at La Féte Du Court festival. Thanks to @autourdeminuit. I feel a car chase coming on.
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@TheGardenCinema where I'll be in conversation with Will Anderson and Ainslie Henderson. It's going to be a corker! Next Saturday. 15th Feb. Get your ticket.
As Christmas time is here I thought it was time to share my 2010 festive film Bad Night For The Blues . It stars the late great Jean Boht wi
Happy Christmas everyone. Why not celebrate by watching my 2010 Christmas film Bad Night For The Blues.
This is a limited edition of Chris Shepherd's 272 page debut graphic novel for Titan Comics. It comes which an exclusive signed A5 print onl
Exciting days are here. For the first time you can now buy Anfield Road on our Etsy shop. But what makes it special is when you buy a copy of the 272 page graphic novel you get a limited edition signed A5 print with book. This is the only place you will be able to get this. They are numbered to 50 only and are already going quick. The books will ship after the publication date of the 29th October. Happy days. Click here for a copy.
A good time was had by all at Nomad London’s incredible exhibition – Nomad Exhibits. Nomad, an incredible film production facilities house, opened their doors to art lovers last night with a special exhibition. Artists with work on display included, Alan Murray, Calum Sharp, Charles Inge, Ewan Jones-Morros, Fern Berresford, Franz Gall, Harry Hall, Jack Cole, Lena Brede, Lucian Trestler, Luc Janin, Mia Powell, Peter Lyon, Sarah Lim and Steve Reeves. The work was varied in style and a fabulous powerhouse of invention. Chris showed A2 versions of the end pages from Anfield Road. It was the first time Chris had shown his artwork in a gallery context. So Chris was consumed by pure excitement. Thanks to Yousaf Ali Khan who framed the landscapes. The countdown is on to the release of Anfield Road on the 29th October but you can pre-order now from the pre-order section of this site. You can also buy the prints that were on display last night at the Etsy shop.
The first event to be announced for the launch of Anfield Road has been announced. It's with the wonderful Waterstones in Liverpool on the 7
Friends in Liverpool. It's way off but I will be in conversation with my friend and legend Bernie Connor about my debut graphic novel on the 7th November 2024 at 6:30pm at Waterstones Liverpool. Check out the blog for ticket details. Exciting times!
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Bar Shorts returns with a Robert Bradbrook special.
Bar Shorts presents another programme of ground-breaking short films and animations. This evening is curated by Robert Bradbrook, Head of Animation at the world-renowned National Film and Television School (NFTS). Robert is also a multi-award-winning director best known for his BAFTA-nominated Home Road Movies which has won some of the most prestigious awards in animation including the Cartoon d’Or. A story based on family stories and why we tell them. We are also screening a selection of Robert's favourite (and award winning!!!) NFTS films he has tutored over the last twelve years. The programme will be followed by a Q&A hosted by Chris Shepherd. The evening is curated by Chris and Dog & Rabbit Animation Studio.
There's still a few tickets left. Tuesday 27th August at 8pm.
Anfield Road A story of coming of age in 1980 s Liverpool WELCOME TO ANFIELD ROAD! Writer, artist, and filmmaker, Chris Shepherd’s debut 272
Okay everyone. hope you are all having a nice time in the sun. As the publication of my debut graphic novel by Titan Comics comes up in September. We have created a website for Anfield Road. The site will feature news, updates about events. You can also pre-order the book there. A massive thanks to my dear friend Will Baker who built the site with his amazing company Zookri. If you need a website please give him a shout. Hope you like it.
Writer, artist and filmmaker Chris Shepherd is previewing his debut graphic novel, ANFIELD ROAD, releasing in September 2024.
Here's a sneaky peak of pages from Chris's debut graphic novel called Anfield Road.
Big congratulations to David Clapham on his amazing one man show at the Williamson in Birkenhead. I was very honoured to get the opportunity to make a film for the exhibition - The River Runs Through. The private view and great fun. It is on till June and well worth a visit. Dave is has done so many incredible things and being such a good mate to me over the years. He never ceases to inspire me. Check it out and it is free! https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/david-clapham/