Animation brings stories to life, magically blending creativity and technical skill. In this series of interviews, we celebrate the artists who make the impossible seem real. One such artist is Rachael Olga Lloyd, an award-winning animation director specialising in stop-motion and puppetry. With a love for folklore, handcrafts, and storytelling, Rachael has a unique approach …

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Dance is the ultimate activity to let loose, forget about inhibitions, and boost physical health. International Dance Day is a global celebration of dance and we are celebrating NERD style!

Self-isolation and social distancing are the new normal. Offices are indeed closed, live-action productions cancelled yet our audiences are going to be online for many hours more and it’s the best time to reach out to out to them through animation &  illustration. In short, self-isolation might mean disruption to working life, but also means …

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Mike & Payne, our recent signing talk early projects, working relationship and pros of working as a pair.

Illustrator Luke Preece’s guide to finding your own identity as a visual artist and turning your passion into a career. Before I focused on illustration I was a graphic designer full time and a musician as a side hustle. I could definitely talk at length about my career choices and how I ended up where I …

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