Get Animated with The Big Lunch

Morph, one of Aardman’s oldest and best loved animated characters, is lending his support to The Big Lunch this spring and to celebrate, a competition has been launched to find the best of new talent in the world of animation.

The Big Lunch is challenging all young people in Northern Ireland, aged between seven and 15 to create a one-minute animation that shows what Morph could bring to a Big Lunch near you.

Judges will short-list films based on the most original and creative ways entrants depict Morph enjoying himself at his very own neighbourly get-together rather than on technical ability.

The winning film will not only become the official advert for The Big Lunch 2014, but the winner will also receive a private workshop for their group with one of Aardman’s own professional model makers.

Three runners up will win an exclusive Big Lunch goody bag, including animation software ‘Animate it!’, Aardman’s Cracking Animation book and a Morph DVD, piggy bank and keychain.

The Big Lunch is a very simple idea from the Eden Project, made possible by The Big Lottery Fund. It encourages communities to get together to share food, friendship and fun. A Big Lunch can be any size and can be held anywhere people can get together.

The Big Lunch will be celebrated on June 1 this year, but you can organise a Big Lunch for any date that best suits your community.

The Morph competition is open to both individuals and youth in two different age groups: 7 – 12 years old and 12 – 15 years old.

Judges will shortlist the top four creative films in each category and then the public will be able to vote for the overall winner. Closing date for entries is April 21.

For more information on The Big Lunch and how to enter, please visit www.thebiglunch.com