Screen Scotland is thrilled to be at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2023, the world's largest event dedicated to animation.
This year, we are supporting the Spotlight on Scotland’s Animation panel hosted by Animation Scotland. The session, taking place 14 June from 9am - 10:15am, will celebrate Scotland’s thriving animation sector and feature a number of internationally acclaimed Scottish talent and studios on the panel.
The Spotlight event offers Scotland's animation industry a chance to connect with the international animation community and showcase the exciting upcoming projects in Scotland. The Scottish animation sector has undergone rapid growth in recent years, and this event provides an excellent opportunity to celebrate the sector's achievements.
Check out our case study on Scotland's animation sector to learn more about the sector's growth and its impact on the country's economy.
Still from My Old School, courtesy of hopscotch Productions and Wild Child Animation
Scottish animation industry professionals at Annecy 2023
We have supported several studios to attend this year's festival through our Market and Festival Attendance Fund.
Sueann Rochester - Wild Child Animation
Sueann Rochester is the Co-founder and Managing Director of Wild Child Animation, a Scotland-based 2D and CG animation studio founded in 2020. Sueann has over 20 years of experience in long-form TV production and has worked with clients such as Cartoon Network, Disney, the BBC, and DC Thomson.
She has produced BAFTA and EMMY-nominated shows including Dennis & Gnasher and Ask Lara, and the BAFTA-winning series The Brilliant World of Tom Gates for Sky Kids. Sueann also serves on the board of Animated Women UK and Animation Scotland, and aims to promote Scottish animation industry while nurturing new talent.
Still from The Brilliant World of Tom Gates, courtesy of TG Entertainment
Ken Anderson – Tom Gates Entertainment
Ken Anderson is the co-founder of Wild Child Animation and TG Entertainment, the official licensing and media production company for the hit kids TV show The Brilliant World of Tom Gates for Sky Kids. With over 30 years of experience in the international film and TV industry, he has established and led businesses in scripted family and children's animation.
Anderson is also responsible for a number of hit series, including 64 Zoo Lane, Pablo the Little Red Fox, Dennis and Gnasher, Ask Lara, Wendy, and The Imp.
Thomas Bryant – Interference Pattern
Tom Bryant is the founder and managing director of Interference Pattern, a creative content studio based in Edinburgh. The studio specializes in animation, visual effects, visualization, and interactive projects. Since its founding in 2008, Interference Pattern has worked on numerous award-winning projects.
Notably, Tom served as lead on a 15-minute CGI animated adaptation of the critically acclaimed picture book, The Lost Thing, by Shaun Tan. The film won the Oscar for "Best Animated Short Film" at the 83rd Academy Awards in 2011.
Roots & Fruits promotional image, courtesy of Interference Pattern
Remy Labaki – Hey Daisy Moon
Remy Labaki is the director of Hey Daisy Moon Productions, an animation production studio committed to producing quality, character-driven edutainment for children. The studio specialises in developing high-quality, 2D animation across different markets and genres.
The studio is currently developing a range of projects with partners in Australia, the US, Canada, and Ireland, including films and series targeting pre-school to 12+ audiences.
Selina Wagner – Blobina
Selina Wagner is an award-winning animation director who founded Blobina Animations in 2007. Since then, she has written and directed content for clients like CBeebies, CBBC, STV, Glenmorangie Distilleries, and the Moredun Foundation. Her work includes multiple short films, TV commercials, and digital projects.
Currently, Selina is working on her first feature film with Screen Scotland.
Rhona Drummond - Eyebolls
Rhona Drummond is the executive producer and co-owner of Eyebolls, a creative production studio with a passion for storytelling through live action, animation, illustration, and photography. This Edinburgh-based animation company creates original content for film, TV, print, and music, and also produces content for brands that are passionate about putting better content out into the world.