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Provides information on London, England-based animation production company Slinky Pictures. Information on an approach adopted by Slinky for filmmaking and animation; Availability of space in-house for directors working on a project; Plans of co-founders Maria Manton and Chris Shepherd on creating an animated series for TV that could be exported abroad.

The article features Run Wrake, a director of animated films. An overview of the influence of his collection of vinyl records, toys and unusual artwork on his animation is presented. His latest animated film is called "Rabbit." It relates a fairy tale about a rabbit with a magical monster inside discovered by a girl and a boy.

The article features the Shoreditch Street in London, England. Shoreditch is considered a place for European artists, musicians, filmmakers, designers, and general poseurs. This street is a mini-metropolis and is considered a venue for party-makers. Shoreditch features attendant cafes, shops, and restaurants.

Highlights the career of stunt man and film director Nash Edgerton. Fulfillment of his ambition to write and direct a film after he co-founded the production company Blue Tongue Films in the U.S. in 1996; Short films he directed such as "Loaded" and "Bloodlock"; Comparison of doing stunts with problem solving according to him.

Profiles British video director Dougal Wilson. Confusion he felt on whether to choose science or art during his college days; Information on his music video "Cash Machine" for the Hard-Fi band; Passion for film directing.

Features the Microzine store in central London, England. Information on founder Chris Lee; Concept behind the Microzine store; Products offered at Microzine.

The article features director Joji Koyama, who creates promos under the pseudo-Asiatic moniker Woof Wan-Bau. Koyama says that he could not resist working with penguins because he collects them. His approach to storytelling is almost Kubrickian. He states that he is not a technique fetishist, he just wants to do what interests him.

The article features London, England-based design studio Precursor. Tim Swift, Noah Harris and Chris Angelkov started the company in 2002, leaving their jobs at leading broadcast design agencies in the city. They set up shop in Shoreditch and have since completed brand identities and commercials for Channel 4, Orange and MTV. Almost all of the studio's work for broadcast involve a live shoot that acts as a foundation for digital manipulation. "Quietus" and "Anomaly" are two short films produced by Precursor.