Edition 24: 1–9 August, 2025

OBERHAUSEN ON TOUR

John and Karen

United Kingdom
2007 — 3' / Color

1

Synopsis

Karen the penguin is not pleased to see John the polar bear on her doorstep. Their argument last night has put her in a very bad mood and John is on egg shells. John has had time to think, however, and has put together an apology that he hopes will appease her bad temper; he just needs an opportunity to say it out loud with Karen in earshot. A cup of tea and a sit down would also be good. Karen reluctantly obliges.

Director Biography

Graduated from Newport College Wales with his first film “Astronauts”, which went on to win ten awards, including Best Student Film at the British Animation Awards and Best Graduation Film at Annecy International Animation Festival. “John and Karen” is Matthew’s second film.

Director

Matthew Walker

Producer

Sarah Cox

Cinematographer

Matthew Walker

Editor

Ben Lole

Contact

Arthur Cox Ltd.
16 Whitehouse Street,
Bristol BS3 4AY UK
[email protected]