A SELECTION of Britain's newest and most innovative animations is to be shown at a North-East venue later this month.

The music videos, television advertisements and short films will be presented at the Arc, in Dovecot Street, Stockton, on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday next week.

The public are invited to go along each day at 10am to vote for their favourite animations in three categories Best Music Video, Best Short Film and Best Advertisement.

The screenings are part of the British Animation Awards' national Public Choice Festival, which starts on Wednesday and runs until February 26.

The results of the voting will be announced at the British Animation Awards ceremony, to be held at The Shaw Theatre, in London, on Friday, March 19.

Awards director Jayne Pilling said: "We were absolutely delighted when The Arc agreed to showcase some of the entries in our Public Choice Festival for the British Animation Awards. It's a great venue with a strong heritage of innovative screenings.

"This year we have a fabulous selection of nominations across the three categories. These are animations which will take audiences through a vast array of different emotions, fantastic countries and amazing scenarios."

For details, contact the Arc box office on (01642) 525199.