Laura Tofarides

Laura is a Welsh Director, Stop-Motion Animator and Puppet Maker based in Bristol. With a decade of experience in stop motion she has animated on many of the most acclaimed Films & TV series both in the UK and internationally including Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, Shaun the Sheep, Robin Robin, Isle of Dogs, Kiri & Lou, Very Small Creatures, Chuck Steel: Night of the Trampires, Early Man, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget and a great many shorts and commercials. She studied BA Animation at UWE Bristol and trained with NFTS and Aardman Academy. In addition to animating she also crafts stop motion puppets, helps to curate several animation festivals and shares her insights through talks & workshops. Always seeking a new adventure, Laura is passionate about telling authentic human stories and pushing the boundaries of her craft. She has recently finished her debut short film Brain Space which is currently playing at festivals, including MAF 2025.