Luis Cook
Writing
Biography
Luis graduated from the Royal College of Art in 1993. Since then he has worked for over 25 years as an animation director at Diverse Productions, BBC and 18 years at Aardman Animations. He has designed and directed websites, idents, title sequences, commercials, short films, pilots and series work. He also worked in Aardman's broadcast and features development departments. His film and commercial work has won over 60 international awards. Including Bafta's. The Cartoon d'or. The special jury award (Annecy) D and AD, RTS, 10 Grand Prix's and 5 British Animation Awards. He has also been short listed for an Oscar. Luis has taught at many film schools including the National film and Television School, Savannah College of Art and Design (USA) and the National film school (Denmark.) He continues to teach at The Animation Workshop. (T.A.W. Denmark) Ecole des metiers du cinema d'animation (EMCA. France.) The Arts University Bournemouth. Falmouth University and the European Cross Media Academy (EUCROMA. Copenhagen.) Luis teaches into the BA animation programme and is joint programme leader (along with Julia Bracegirdle) of the MA animation programme at UWE.
Known For
Anthology of Aardman Animation short films released in theaters in 1996, centered on the new release of the third Wallace & Gromit short, "A Close Shave." Includes: "A Close Shave," "Creature Comforts" and "Heat Electric Commercials" by Nick Park; "Rex the Runt: How Dinosaurs Became Extinct", "Rex the Runt: Dreams" and "Ident" by Richard Goleszowski; "Wat's Pig" and "My Baby Just Cares For Me" by Peter Lord; "Early Bird" by Peter Lord and David Sproxton; "Pib and Pog" directed by Peter Peake
Wallace & Gromit: The Best of Aardman Animation
The story follows Oskar and his two brothers, Jonathan and Lukas, during the 90s, in the outskirts of the Swedish city of Gothenburg. Their father is the local priest of a quiet church and he brings his kids there every Sunday. On this particular Sunday, Oskar doesn’t like what his father says about faith. He and his brothers sneak out to play games in the forest instead. Oskar wants to play a game that has nothing to do with religion, where he has powers of his own. They launch into an anime schoolgirl fantasy frenzy of killing imaginary monsters with laser beams when some older kids find them near the edge of a tall cliff. They bully the brothers, forcing them to confront how weak their faith actually is. Oskar is conflicted: should he stick up for his faith or admit it’s not real?
Prästbarn
After decades of working only around bodies, Eunice the mortician can't connect with people and she can't get laid. One night, alone and insecure, Eunice plays out her romantic fantasies when she comes across a 'gifted' corpse.
Dead Over Heels
Aardman turn the cinema screen into a mirror and offer this delightful portrait of the typical film festival audience. Intro film for the 38th London Film Festival, which observes their pitch perfect use of cartoonish techniques with stop motion.
Audience
The strange Pearce sisters live in isolation on a remote, rain-swept island. One day, a sailor is washed ashore and the sisters take steps to ensure they retain their guest.
The Pearce Sisters
Stop-motion animation made in the Royal College of Art.
Lumpen
Summer is a time of endless potential, but when a rabbit’s fears start getting in the way of having fun with his friends, Beanboy pops in and does his thing.
BeanBoy
Abstract public information film regarding the practice of safe sex.
Knobs in Space
A small blue tick goes on a journey of discovery...