WHO IS SEELIE COOT?

SEELIE COOT is a Glasgow based design and production studio that strives to tell stories of importance & whimsy through animation, props & puppetry. As well, exploring community based art projects and workshops.

Behind SEELIE COOT is Scottish Artist and Film-maker Sammson Orr! Born in Glasgow and a graduate from Animation at Edinburgh College of Art.

VALUES & ASPIRATIONS!

SEELIE COOT aims to have fun, treat craft with the utmost respect & to always be open to learning new things!

Our favourite stories explore childhood, dreams and mental health, but always contain a flare of whimsy & magic!

We hope to produce our own unique stories but also to help tell the stories of others, whether that be producing film, supporting the development of other creatives or interacting with communities.

SAMMSON ORR

Born in Glasgow, Sammson (They/He) is a 25 year old animator and film-maker, graduating with a degree in Animation from Edinburgh College of Art in 2023. They have accomplished much since, including winning several festivals with their grad film 'Growin'Pains', working in community projects and delivering animation workshops.

For the last 2 years they have been working on their next film 'The Lost Glove' as part of GMAC's Little Pictures programme. 

Sammson thrives on seeing a story come together and giving life to inanimate objects. Heavily inspired by artists Shaun Tan, Dawal, Candice Purwin, John Byrne, Alastair Grey, Miyazaki and Del Toro.