Joanna Quinn facts for kids
Joanna Lisa Quinn is a famous English film director and animator. She is known for her unique hand-drawn animation style.
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Early Life and Art Studies
Joanna Quinn was born in Birmingham, England. She grew up in North London. She went to Highgate Wood Secondary School. After that, she studied art at Goldsmiths College, University of London. She then earned a degree in Graphic Design at Middlesex University. These studies helped her develop her special drawing style.
Her Animation Career
Joanna Quinn's first film was Girls Night Out in 1987. This film won three awards at the Annecy Film Festival. A funny character named Beryl first appeared in this film.
The Adventures of Beryl
Beryl is a factory worker who often finds herself in funny situations. She became a popular character in many of Quinn's films:
- In Body Beautiful (1990), Beryl works as a union representative. She deals with a tough workmate named Vince.
- In Dreams and Desires - Family Ties (2006), Beryl becomes very interested in filmmaking. She is asked to record a friend's wedding.
- Affairs of the Art (2021) shows Beryl totally obsessed with drawing. Her love for art takes over her whole life and home. This film won Best Animation at its first showing.
Other Notable Films
Quinn has made many other films, including:
- Elles (1992)
- Britannia (1993)
- Famous Fred (1996), which featured the voices of Lenny Henry and Tom Courtenay.
- Wife of Bath (1998), with voices from Billie Whitelaw and Liz Smith.
Beryl Productions International
In 1987, Joanna Quinn started Beryl Productions International Ltd. She co-founded it with producer and writer Les Mills. This company makes personal films and also commercials. They have created ads for big companies like Charmin, Whiskas, and United Airlines. Most of these commercials feature Quinn's special hand-drawn animation.
Exhibitions and Recognition
Joanna Quinn's amazing work has been shown in many places around the world. These include cities like Rome, New York, and London. In 2008, an exhibition called 'Drawings that Move' showed her art at the National Media Museum in Bradford, England. This exhibition later traveled to other countries.
Quinn has also received many special honors. She has honorary degrees from the University of Wolverhampton and Middlesex University. She is also an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Art in London. In 2017, she became a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Awards and Achievements
Joanna Quinn has won over 100 international awards for her films. These include:
Two of her films were nominated for an Academy Award:
- Famous Fred (1997)
- Affairs of the Art (2021)
Affairs of the Art has won many awards, including 6 Audience prizes. It also won awards for best comedy, best director, and best British film. In 1996, Quinn was invited to Buckingham Palace. She received the Leonardo da Vinci International Art Award. In 2006, her film Dreams and Desires won the Grand Prix at the World Festival of Animated Film. In 2021, she received the Crystal Pegasus. This is a special lifetime achievement award from the Animator Festival.
Filmography
- Girls Night Out (1987)
- Body Beautiful (1990)
- Elles (1992)
- Britannia (1993)
- Famous Fred (1996)
- The Wife of Bath - The Canterbury Tales (1998)
- Dreams and Desires – Family Ties (2006)
- Affairs of the Art (2021)
See also
In Spanish: Joanna Quinn para niños
