Creative Networks event - Award Winning Animator, Director & Writer, Barry Purves

This months Creative Networks event, in association with Animated Yorkshire, has a fab speaker lined up in the form of award winning animator, Barry Purves.

If you don’t know Barry by name, you will certainly know of his work, from childhood classics like Postman Pat and Rupert The Bear, to Hollywood Blockbusters like King Kong and Mars Attacks.

Barry has also done numerous TV interviews, animation training courses, and documentaries. He has held workshops about animation around the world, including at major studios Dreamworks, PDI, and Pixar.

Known as one of Britain’s most celebrated animators, his six films have won over sixty major international awards, including Grand Prix, Best Director, Best Film, and OSCAR and BAFTA nominations.

A fascinating speaker, Barry will guide us on an entertaining journey through a career spanning over 30 years.

So, basically, if you love animation you have to go! It's on Thursday, 27th August at Leeds College of Art from 6pm onwards.

The event is free to creative, digital and cultural industry professionals. If you would like to attend please contact Creative Networks on 01422 399444
or email Bridget March at bridgetm@leeds-art.ac.uk