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Talk: The Making of MaeBee [Manchester Animation Festival]

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Join creative duo Tim and Rebecca O’Sullivan from Karrot Animation for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of MaeBee, the new series from the team behind Sarah & Duck. Discover how this charming world came to life and get to know Mae, a small-but-mighty gnome who dreams of being big. Joining Mae and her family on their magical adventures is her unexpected new foster brother, Bee. Don’t miss the chance to hear about the creative process, challenges and magic behind bringing this enchanting new series to the screen.

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Rebecca O’Sullivan is co-creator of the new CBeebies pre-school show MaeBee. In her 15+ years working in the animation industry she has been a Concept Artist and Art Director on numerous shows, including Sarah & Duck and Tish Tash.

Tim O’Sullivan is a Co-Founder of Karrot Animation, acting as head of development and writing. He co-created, co-wrote and Directed the Bafta winning series Sarah & Duck and is currently co-creator, writer and director for Karrot’s new series Maebee.

The Making of MaeBee | Wednesday 11 Nov 2026 – 13:00 | Anthony Burgess Foundation | Runtime: 75 mins (approx.) | Tickets