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ANIMATION WORLD MAGAZINE - ISSUE 4.6 - SEPTEMBER 1999

Building A New British Empire - A Tribute to Clare Kitson
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The UK animation industry will always hold Clare Kitson in the highest respect. She was a visionary commissioner for Channel 4, encouraged new talent, gave inspiration to those developing original ideas and is certainly a person who raised the profile of animation in the international market place -- she was also great to work with.

Mike Robinson
Managing Director
Mike Robinson Consultancy Ltd


Every medium needs a facilitator of exceptional vision and robust constitution if it is to evolve and grow -- this brave soul doesn't necessarily have to paint, or play, or act, just understand and care. Clare Kitson single-handedly moved Animation and the perceptions of Animation onto another level and we are all still reaping those benefits. However, as she steps back -- the process of reversal has already begun. Just try to find a slot for a non-standard length, or risky, piece and you will see how swiftly the tide can rush back in!

Sarah Muller
Director of Development
Lough House Animation/Elephant Productions


Clare has always had a unique affinity with the animation community, not only supporting and nurturing their work with her inimitable good sense and creative approach, but also in her genuine affection for the film makers. Her knowledge was unrivalled and her instinct unbeatable. As a result Clare helped establish Channel 4's reputation for excellence in animation in the UK and worldwide. The list of nominations and awards from festivals around the world are tribute to that skill. But, perhaps most important was that through her work with Channel 4 she gave a fresh impetus to animators. Her drive and enthusiasm created opportunities and inspired animators to achieve even more than perhaps they had first imagined was possible.

Karen Brown
Deputy Director of Programmes
Channel 4 Television


One of the really fantastic things about Clare is that she has such a wide and good sense of taste. The service she did to British animation, was to commission films solely on the basis of whether she thought they would succeed on the terms the filmmakers themselves had set down. It's for this reason that Channel 4 has enjoyed such a wide ranging success in its animation programming. Another of her great assets is her honesty; whether it's frankly admitting she doesn't understand some technical aspect of animation, or equally frankly pointing out a major flaw in one of my proposals...

I'm very sad that she will no longer be the person for me to go to at Channel 4; and I would like to thank her for making two of my films exist.

Mark Baker
Director
Astley Baker Productions


A fantastic personality envolved by the sensitivity of a woman with the right perception and love for animation. With knowledge and wit she managed to put animation in a high place with her work at Channel 4. Clare is, beyond doubt, a reason of pride to all those who belong to this magic world of animation and it is for us a great honour to have her on the International Jury - Cinanima `99. To you, Clare, with friendship and respect for all you have done. Thank you!!!

António Gaio and The Organising Committtee
Cinanima `99


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