An Evening with Rob Chatwin – Puppet Film & Stop Motion Animation

Join 2024 Robert G. Kemp Award winner Rob Chatwin for an inspiring evening exploring the magic of filmmaking with puppets and stop motion animation. Rob will share insights into his creative process and debut his two new short films, Kody and Austin Ave.

Date: April 24, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Simcoe Street Theatre, 65 Simcoe Street, Collingwood

Tickets:
$20 General Admission
$15 BMFA Members
Students Free

About the Artist:
Rob Chatwin was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, where he received his formal art education, studying stop-motion animation at the Emily Carr College of Art. Since moving to Collingwood, Ontario, in 1994, Rob has continued to nurture his passion for film, working as a film technician alongside local filmmakers and production companies.

In addition to his artistic pursuits, Rob has over 30 years of experience supporting youth as a counsellor on the inpatient psychiatry unit at SickKids Hospital in Toronto.

He extends his deepest gratitude to his family and friends for their continued encouragement, with special thanks to Tom Strnad at Mountain Goat Films for his ongoing generosity and support.

About the Robert G. Kemp Award:
Presented annually by the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts, the Robert G. Kemp Award provides funding for a project that benefits the residents of the Southern Georgian Bay region through the arts. The award supports local artists in realizing creative initiatives that engage and enrich the community. For information about the 2025 Robert G. Kemp Award Call for Submission visit www.bmfa.ca