This book offers an in-depth look into the creative process of director Joanna Quinn and screenwriter Les Mills, including a range of sketches, storyboards, final artwork and entertaining and insightful commentary from both Joanna and Les. Included is a scene-by-scene adaptation of the Academy Award®- and BAFTA-nominated Affairs of the Art, a film about Beryl's extraordinary family whose interests become all-consuming from pickling, to body painting, to taxidermy, no passion is off limits. Welcome to the extraordinary world of Beryl! Beryl is the unconventional heroine and a beloved star of the animation world a middle-aged woman navigating life's challenges with determination and humour. From factory worker to aspiring artist, Beryl's journey is a celebration of female empowerment and the pursuit of dreams, making her an endearing character who resonates deeply with audiences everywhere. Animator Joanna Quinn and screenwriter Les Mills show how they collaborate in bringing their distinctive stories and characters to life. You'll discover the inspiration and creative process behind their unique characters and groundbreaking films, which have so far earned them two Academy Award® nominations, two BAFTA UK, four BAFTA Cymru and three Emmys. Through revealing and often hilarious anecdotes, you'll learn about Joanna and Les's creative backgrounds and how they develop their ideas. With comprehensive behind-the-scenes insights, you'll see how they take the initial concept of an idea to final production. Ideal for animation students, Beryl fans, and everyone really! AUTHOR: Cardiff based Beryl Productions has been in existence since 1987 and specialises in individually hand-drawn character animation. Their raison d'être is to produce high quality, accessible animation using humour as an essential element. Apart from their film work, they have created TV commercials for clients including Procter & Gamble, Fallon, KalKan, Coca Cola, Nestlé, United Airlines.