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A dynamic, independent and award winning animation and games studio proudly based in Cardiff, UK.

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Cloth Cat Academy’s new series of courses began this week, kicking off with Sean Francis’ Toon Boom: Rigging for Production course!

Our Academy trainees have had a wonderful week, creating controllers and applying deformers to craft high-quality rigs in Toon Boom Harmony!

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Cloth Cat Academy Toon Boom: Rigging for Production with Sean Francis
February 13, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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In 2021, Cloth Cat Games teamed up with Transport for Wales to create The Magnificent Train Journey Game: Route Wrangler. Customise your train and complete the track to get it to the next station!

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@transportforwales.bsky.social #RouteWrangler #TfW #Unity #ClothCatGames
February 10, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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Beat the dreary, wet winter blues with a generous, hurly helping of The Rubbish World of Dave Spud! All episodes are available to watch on ITVX.

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February 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to manage an animated production? Jonathan Edwards will be here in March to guide you through each step of the process, from pitching and commissioning to pre-production, production and post-production!

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#animationtraining #ClothCat
January 29, 2026 at 12:10 PM
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Annibendod is currently available to watch on BBC iPlayer! The series was produced by Twt Productions in collaboration with Boom Cymru for S4C’s Cyw channel.

Follow the link below to find out more about our creative process!

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January 27, 2026 at 10:12 AM
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We’ve had such a wonderful time working with this super talented bunch on ‘The Ghost of Midwinter’ and ‘Howie’ over the past few months! Thank you all so much for your hard work and creative efforts. It's been an absolute pleasure. This is not goodbye, just farewell for now!

#MissYouAlready
January 23, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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The original soundtrack for The Ghost of Midwinter was composed and produced by the Emmy award-winning composer Brollyman: @brollyman.bsky.social

Ysbryd yr Oerfel is currently available to watch with English subtitles on BBC iPlayer, where you can hear the soundtrack in its entirety!

#ClothCat
January 23, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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Do you want to produce industry-standard storyboards that will impress and inspire? Apply now for in-person training at Cloth Cat Academy!

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@bowendesign.bsky.social #toonboom #storyboardpro #animationtraining #storyboarding #clothcat #clothcatacademy #cardiffanimation
Cloth Cat Academy STORYBOARDING: A PROFESSIONAL TOOLKIT with Benedict Tomczyk-Bowen 2nd - 6th March 2026
January 20, 2026 at 10:34 AM
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This is how the marvellous Dani Abram used Moho to animate the magical transformation of ‘The Ghost’ in our latest 2D animated short film, The Ghost of Midwinter.

Music by Emmy winning composer Brollyman.

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January 16, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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*SOLD OUT* Our upcoming Moho course is now fully booked! Spaces are still available on our other courses, but they’re running out fast. Apply now to guarantee your space and avoid disappointment! Visit our website for full information:

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#moho #toonboom #animationtraining
[SOLD OUT] Moho: Mechanics of Motion with Dani Abram 23rd - 27th February 2026 Cloth Cat Academy
January 15, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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Here’s our incredible Animation Director and Moho expert Dani Abram animating the creepy long fingers of ‘The Ghost’ in our latest 2D animated short film, The Ghost of Midwinter.

Music by Emmy winning composer Brollyman.

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January 9, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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Ysbryd yr Oerfel (The Ghost of Midwinter) is now available to watch throughout the UK on BBC iPlayer with English subtitles. Hope you enjoy!

www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

#GhostOfMidwinter #YsbrydYrOerfel #ChristmasFilms #ClothCat
December 27, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to manage an animated production? Jonathan Edwards will be here in March to guide you through each step of the process, from pitching and commissioning to pre-production, production and post-production!

clothcat.com/academy

#animationtraining #ClothCat
December 18, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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We’d like to say a big thank you to everybody who attended the screening today! Thank you to the cast and crew for all of your hard work and dedication and thank you Cardiff Animation Festival for arranging the screening!

@cardiffanimfest.bsky.social #TheGhostOfMidwinter #ChapterArts #ClothCat
December 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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The official Ghost of Midwinter / Ysbryd yr Oerfel trailer is available to watch in Welsh on YouTube! Follow the link and select the Welsh audio track in the video settings:

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@s4c.cymru @cardiffanimfest.bsky.social #GhostOfMidwinter #YsbrydYrOerfel #ClothCat
Gwyliwch y trelar yn Gymraeg ar YouTube! Ysbryd yr Oerfel (2025) - Cloth Cat
December 12, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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Cloth Cat’s haunting, festive animated short film is set in medieval Wales and tells the chilling story of a brave little girl determined to save her father against all odds.

Cloth Cat presents in association with Creative Wales and S4C, The Ghost of Midwinter.

© 2025 Cloth Cat

#GhostOfMidwinter
December 11, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Do you want to produce industry-standard storyboards that will impress and inspire? Apply now for in-person training at Cloth Cat Academy!

clothcat.com/academy

@bowendesign.bsky.social #toonboom #storyboardpro #animationtraining #storyboarding #clothcat #clothcatacademy #cardiffanimation
December 11, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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Here are some of talented Welsh actors that star in our new short film, ‘The Ghost of Midwinter’.

Nia Roberts as ‘The Ghost’
© 42 Management & Production

Agnes Evans as ‘Nia’
© Sian Trenberth Photography

Eiry Thomas as ‘Mam-gu’
© Photo by Ruth Crafer

Matthew Gravelle as ‘Tada’
© Matthew Gravelle
Nia Roberts as ‘The Ghost’ © 42 Management & Production Agnes Evans as ‘Nia’ © Sian Trenberth Photography Eiry Thomas as ‘Mam-gu’ © Photo by Ruth Crafer Matthew Gravelle as ‘Tada’ © Matthew Gravelle
December 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Get cosy in the cinema this weekend with two animated Christmas stories on the big screen at Chapter cinema including The Ghost of Midwinter - a brand new animated story of a courageous little girl’s determination to save her father against all the odds. ❄️

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December 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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We’re delighted to announce the official broadcast of Cloth Cat’s 2D animated short film ‘The Ghost of Midwinter’. Commissioned by S4C and supported by the Creative Wales Skills Fund, ‘Ysbryd yr Oerfel’ will be screened live on S4C at 17:35 on Christmas Day! 🎄

#TheGhostOfMidwinter #YsbrydYrOerfel
The Ghost of Midwinter
December 4, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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The Cloth Cat Academy Production Traineeship has now officially come to an end! We’d like to say a huge thank you to our trainees for all of their hard work and dedication. We can't wait to share the fantastic results of their efforts with you throughout this month!

#moho #animation #clothcat
November 26, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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We'd like to say a big thank you to Manchester Animation Festival for providing us with the opportunity to spread the word about Cloth Cat Academy!

Full information on all of our future courses is available on our website:

clothcat.com/academy

@mcranimation.bsky.social #AnimationTraining #MAF2025
November 18, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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Proudly based in South Wales, Cloth Cat Academy offers in-person training at a working, central-Cardiff studio. Our next series of courses starts in February, so if you’re interested in joining us, make sure to book your place!

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#Animation #ClothCat #ClothCatAcademy
Cloth Cat Academy | Courses 2026
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October 31, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Cloth Cat Academy will be at Manchester Animation Festival next month! You’ll find us at the MAF Marketplace in Bridgewater Hall on 12th November, where you can chat to us about the professional training that we provide for animation industry creators. We hope to see you there!

#MAF2025 #ClothCat
Cloth Cat Academy: We'll be at Manchester Animation Festival 2025 9 - 13 November See you there! manchesteranimationfestival.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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Cloth Cat is delighted to announce that the Cloth Cat Academy Production Traineeship is now underway at our new central-Cardiff location! Follow the link below to find out more:

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#CreativeSkillsFund #CreativeWales #animation #moho #ClothCat #ClothCatAcademy
Cloth Cat Academy | Production Traineeship in Association with Creative Wales and S4C
October 23, 2025 at 1:19 PM