Manchester Animation Festival

I am Programme Lead for Animation at SODA, Manchester Metropolitan University, where I lead the Animation programme and teach across the department, with a particular focus on stop-motion design and making. I am an animator, designer and creative generalist with a background in studio production, art and visual storytelling. I began my career in children’s stop-motion television, working as an animator on productions including Bob the Builder, Miffy and Clangers, following a BA (Hons) in Animation in the Netherlands and training at the Aardman Academy. My practice explores materials, processes and tactile making, while my teaching focuses on experimentation, collaboration and developing individual creative approaches. I also lead Carbon Literacy and ESD at SODA.