One of the best things for me to see here at the Quai Des Bulles festival in Saint Malo, is the extensive Sean Phillips exhibit. Originals and cover paintings from Criminal, Fatale and other art. The talented and productive Brit has been wrapped in an all American setup resembling a film noir movie set. I […]
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On the move: QAUI DES BULLES IN PICTURES
Time for a little picture post from the festival here in Saint Malo. Enjoy! Took a stroll along the city wall this morning. Wind almost blew me off the cliff. Saint Malo is a beautiful medieval city. View from the press lounge. Les Danois! Most of them are old studio mates. The crowded floors of […]
On the move: QUAI DES BULLES
Things are starting out good here in Bretagne. First, there was the announced train strike. How is that good? Well, it was on Thursday. I flew in Friday. So while I missed out on the beginning of the festival, I was able to get here using my non-refundable train tickets instead of having to rent […]
On the move: SAINT MALO
Just arrived in Saint Malo for the annual comics festival Quai de Bulles. Haven’t met up with anyone yet, but there is a substantial Danish cartoonist group here, got a table and everything. I think. I like travelling alone. Gives me time to read, write, think. I brought my script and made the most of […]
Work in progress: THE NATURE OF THE BEAST
The thing about comics that always takes me by surprise… How long it takes! It seems I’m just endlessly fiddling with the pages, hours, days. Perhaps it is the nature of how I work. Not chronologically, but jumping around, working on several pages and panels at the same time. I do the same when I write, to […]
Film School Confidential: FUNNY HOW?
If you thought I was done talking about last week at Film School, you are mistaken! Friday was a look on the bright side of things, talking comedy with Lars Detlefsen, head of the screenwriting course at the National Film School of Denmark. We were treated with clips from Hot Rod, Play it Again Sam […]