Manchester Animation Festival

Kieran Argo is Animation Production Liaison Executive at ScreenSkills, leading work for the Animation Skills Fund and collaborating with studios, productions and industry partners to support skills development across the UK animation sector. Working closely with employers and the Animation Skills Council, he helps identify skills needs, develop training opportunities and strengthen pathways into and through the industry. Before joining ScreenSkills, Kieran was Producer of the British Animation Awards, managed the animation programme at Encounters Festival, and worked at Aardman across exhibitions, distribution and events. He is passionate about championing talent and supporting the UK animation industry.