Biography

Born 1st July 1975 in Somerset, England.

Since graduating from Edinburgh College of Art in 1998 I have written, directed and animated several short films for S4C in Wales, including 'Iota Hor B', all of which have been exhibited worldwide. Whilst remaining involved in animation, I am currently concentrating on painting, collage & various forms of still image.

Contact: paulcoombs@hotmail.co.uk

Selected Filmography

Iota Hor B (2001, 3'35", writer, director, animator) Exhibited at festivals worldwide including the 'Short Shorts World Expo' in Japan 2005.

Y Cylch (Cyclo) (2000, 9', co-writer, -director & -animator) Shown at BAFTA as part of a Welsh showcase & nominated for the DM Davies Award at the Welsh International Film Festival. Screened as an accompanying short prior to the feature 'Kandahar' at Chapter Cinema, Cardiff. Also Shown at festivals worldwide including the 'Iranian International Film Festival'.

Linctus (1998, 9', writer, director, animator) Graduation film, nominated for the McClaren Short film award at the 1998 Edinburgh International Film Festival & screened at festivals in Europe, Australia & South America.

Eyeballs (1997, 8") Sting commissioned by Channel 4 Television & broadcast during their animation programming.

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