Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery is proud to collaborate with Ealing Film Festival again this year, hosting an enlightening talk with David Leach, the festival’s Animation category judge. The festival will present this event as a lively Q&A, with Florian Stephens, a senior lecturer at the University of West London, leading the discourse and posing insightful questions.
David Leach, a connoisseur of comics and animation, is the Animation Judge for the Ealing Film Festival 2023. With a diverse career encompassing roles such as cartoonist, writer, 3D animator, and currently, Senior Creative Editor at Titan Comics, David brings a wealth of knowledge from the animation and comic industry. His comprehensive experience and enduring passion for animated arts stem from a childhood immersed in iconic cartoons and comics, laying the foundation for his multifaceted career. David’s extensive contributions extend from creating comic strips to editing acclaimed adaptations, making him a respected figure in the field.
Florian Stephens is a Senior Lecturer, Artist, and Doctoral Researcher at the University of West London where he teaches 3D computer animation on the BSc Visual Effects course. With a background in fine art, Florian brings the creative curiosity of the artist to bear on his research and teaching in the field of Reality Capture which involves digital 3D scanning. Florian’s work explores the connections formed by scanning between physical form and digital computer models. His scan artwork produces digital sculptures created by the disruption from hard-to-scan objects, spaces, and materials which challenges the perception of a 3D scan as a perfect replica.As both an artist and researcher, he is interested in digital animation and notions of realism prevalent across technologies of capture, such as photography, and computer-generated images.
Find him on Instagram @florians_3d_phd
Thursday 23 November 2023
6.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ
£5
£3
From 22 to 25 November, Pitzhanger extends a warm invitation to all ticket and pass holders of the Ealing Film Festival for complimentary entry to the Manor from 3 – 5 pm. Simply present your 2023 festival receipt or pass, issued by The Ealing Project, ActOne Cinema in Acton, or the Festival organiser, at our front desk to avail of this offer.
Please note, while the Manor is open for exploration, this offer does not include entry to the Idris Khan & Annie Morris: When Loss Makes Melodies exhibition in the Gallery. Each receipt or pass admits one individual. Delight in the rich history and architecture of Pitzhanger Manor during this limited-time offer!
Please contact info@ealingfilmfestival.com for more information.
Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ
Ticketing, Opening Hours and Tour Enquiries: foh@pitzhanger.org.uk
Retail Enquires: retail@pitzhanger.org.uk
Reception: 020 3985 8888
Venue Hire: 020 3994 0966
Office: 020 3994 0967
Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00
First Thursday of the month: 10:00 - 20:00
Monday - Tuesday: Closed
Bank Holidays: 10:00 - 17:00
Last admissions one hour before closing
Partial Closure: 6 November, all day
Please note that the Eating Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed all day on Thursday 6 November for a private event. Artworks in the affected space will be temporarily off view, but General Admission continues as usual. All other rooms will be open as usual during our regular opening hours.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Wedding Open Day reminder: Noon - 4pm
Please note that although our Manor House remains open as normal, we are hosting our Wedding Open Day across the Manor space on 25th October 2025. Artworks in the Manor will be available as normal.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Partial Closure: 26–28 September
From Friday 26 to Sunday 28 September, only Pitzhanger Manor will be open while Pitzhanger Gallery remain closed for exhibition changeover.
General Admission will be reduced to £8 during this time. The Bella Pūlia Café and the Pitzhanger Shop will also be open.
Our new exhibition Howard Hodgkin: In a Public Garden opens on Wednesday 1 October.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Partial Closure: 18 October, 11.30am–5pm
Please note that the Upper Drawing Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 11.30am–5pm on Saturday 18 October for a private event. Artworks in the affected space will be temporarily off view, but General Admission continues as usual. All rooms will be open before and after this time during our regular opening hours.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Partial Closure: 31 October, 1–3.30pm
Please note that the Eating Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 1–3.30pm on Friday 31 October for a private event. Artworks in the affected space will be temporarily off view, but General Admission continues as usual. All rooms will be open before and after this time during our regular opening hours.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Gallery Access on Curator’s Talk Evening
Please note that 13 November, the Gallery will close at 6pm for the Curator’s Talk with Richard Calvocoressi and Nicholas Serota. From 5pm, there may be some set-up activity in the space, though it will remain open and accessible for ticket holders.
If you do not have a ticket for the talk, we recommend planning your visit a little earlier in the day to enjoy the full exhibition.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Partial Closure: 6 November, 10am–5pm
Please note that the Eating Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 10am–5pm on Thursday 6 November for a private event. Artworks in the affected space will be temporarily off view, but General Admission continues as usual. All rooms will be open before and after this time during our regular opening hours.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Partial Closure: 9 November, 10am–3pm
Please note that the Eating Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 10am–3pm on Sunday 9 November for a private event. Artworks in the affected space will be temporarily off view, but General Admission continues as usual. All rooms will be open before and after this time during our regular opening hours.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
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