The Secret World of Animal Sleep from The Smithsonian Channel includes 6 short episodes to watch below & also we’ll be hosting a virtual talk on how the series was made.

The fascinating sleeping habits of the animal kingdom hint at a complexity we’re only just beginning to uncover with modern science. From birds that take micro-naps mid-flight to dolphins who snooze underwater, activating only half of their brains. Join us as we examine the myriad ways animals sleep – all with original hand-drawn animation by artist Aurélie Beatley. Produced by Anisa Peters and Narrated by Cara Santa-Maria.

• Watch the 6 x short episodes below (available from July 22-25 to festival attendees)

• Meet the Creators of the Series  (watch live on Saturday @ 16.30 on our Future+ Talk Series Livestream )

• Take a Free Animation Workshop with series animator Aurélie Beatley on Saturday 24th July from 19:00 – 20:30 Book Here

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