Shaun Tan's The Lost Thing Finds Its Way Across Australia

Set in a city overrun by bureaucracy, Shaun Tan's picture book The Lost Thing tells the story of a boy who befriends a strange creature that doesn't appear to fit in any of the available pigeon holes. Melbourne-based production company Passion Pictures Australia invited Shaun to direct an animated version of The Lost Thing. Then, in 2010, the Oscar�-winning short film emerged.

ACMI Board President, Peter Lewinsky, said the national tour would be ACMI's largest ever undertaken and reflects a commitment to providing world-class cultural experiences to regional and rural communities.

The moving image is a potent cultural and creative space and our commitment is to provide a diversity of audiences with outstanding opportunities to engage with art and culture, and uniquely Australian stories, regardless of location,� Mr Lewinsky said. With the support of the Australia Council, this unique and beautiful exhibition celebrating Shaun's creative spirit can find a new generation of fans across the corners of the nation.�

Shaun Tan's The Lost Thing: From book to film goes behind-the-scenes to reveal how the popular book came to life as an animated film. It features Tan's exquisite original drawings and working sketches alongside exclusive footage of the animators and sound artists, demonstrating how the drawings were brought to life on screen with movement, sound effects, music and narration.

Upon receiving the news, Shaun Tan said, I'm absolutely delighted that this exhibition will travel to a wider audience, especially in regional areas. It's a further opportunity for people to see all the thinking and playfulness that goes on behind the scenes of a deceptively 'short' film such as The Lost Thing, and production material that can be considered a creative work in its own right. I couldn't hope for a better presentation either, masterfully crafted by the team at ACMI in a way that's sure to fascinate adults and children equally.�

Exhibition Dates: 28 Feb - 20 May

Time: Monday - Saturday: 10am - 4pm

Location: Redcliffe City Art Gallery

470 - 476 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe

Cost: Free

Enquiries: 07 3283 0415