Chris Childs (b. 1998) is an artist based in Bristol, UK, working primarily with animation and drawing. Their moving-image works are created using traditional animation techniques, and display a keen interest in physical materials, such as paper and crayon. Their works often combine the aesthetics of the animated cartoon with experimental approaches to narrative structure.

Their work has featured at London Short Film Festival; Art Basel Hong Kong (satellite programme); B3 Biennial of the Moving Image; Encounters Film Festival.

Venues where their work has screened includes Institute for Contemporary Arts (ICA); g39 Cardiff; Close Up Film Centre; Royal College of Art; Bristol Beacon; Watershed Cinema.

In 2022, they were one of six artists selected for the FLAMIN Fellowship (Film London Artists’ Moving Image Network).

SELECTED SCREENINGS/EXHIBITIONS

2025
British Shorts Festival, Berlin

2024
London International Animation Festival
Horse Hospital
Public Works Gallery, Chicago

2023
ArtBasel Hong Kong (satellite programme)
Videotage, Hong Kong
Royal College of Art
g39, Cardiff
The Island, Bristol

2022
Encounters Film Festival
Flatpack Film Festival
British Shorts Festival
London Animation Festival
London Short Film Festival
Bristol Beacon

2021
London Short Film Festival

2020
POFF Shorts 
Kaboom Animation Festival