If you’re attending the Manchester Animation Festival this week, be sure not to miss Charlotte Bavasso, CEO and Co-Founder of Nexus Studios, as she joins the keynote panel, State of the Animation Nation. Charlotte will be among industry leaders reflecting on the challenges the industry has faced and what might be next. 

When: Thursday, 14 November 2024, 14:30
Where: Bridgewater Hall – Barbirolli Room

Charlotte will be joined on stage by Kate O’Connor, Executive Chair of Animation UK;  Sueann Rochester, Co-founder and CEO of Wild Child Animation; Tanya J. Scott, Director; Mark Taynton, Head of Adult Swim, EMEA. 

Learn more here.

Getting into Animation

Director Hannah Lau-Walker will also be on-site for the panel Getting into Animation. This panel will speak to those just breaking into the industry or anyone looking to level up. Hannah will share  the essential skills you’ll need to enter the field and explore practical tips on how to stand out in a competitive landscape. 

When: Thursday 14 Nov 2024 – 14:00
Where: HOME – Cinema 1

Hannah will be joined by Kate Lander, a skills consultant, and Mark Simon Hewis, who heads up Aardman Academy. 

Learn more here.