Part of the 2025 Manchester Animation Festival The idea of including AI in digital animation workflows has shifted from an avoidable option to an ever-present integration. Rapid change raises pressing issues, such as how to prioritise and safeguard artists. Which structures can guarantee moral behaviour? And how can individuals and studios improve their skills without […]

Part of the 2025 Manchester Animation Festival As audiences are bypassing traditional broadcasters and shunning cinema releases, creators are finding new ways to connect directly with viewers online. From established institutions sharing work digitally, to independent creators building global audiences on YouTube, the landscape of animation distribution is rapidly shifting. Join us as we bring […]

Part of the 2025 Manchester Animation Festival Moving from junior to senior roles can feel like a big leap, especially when you don’t know where to go next. This panel brings together industry professionals and recruiters who know what to look for when studios are promoting talent. This session will explore ways to build skills […]

Part of the 2025 Manchester Animation Festival Join Aardman Animations and Flycheese Studio for an inspiring conversation on the value of neurodiverse minds in animation. We’ll explore the creativity and fresh perspectives neurodiverse talent brings to the industry, while also addressing the biases and barriers often faced. Discover how studios can build more inclusive environments, […]

Part of the 2025 Manchester Animation Festival BAFTA-winning filmmaker and animator Will Anderson joins us for an in-person and in-depth look at his work and creative process. Known for his character-driven, dialogue-led stories that blend humour with existential themes, Will Anderson’s work spans both 2D and 3D design. His acclaimed films include the feature A […]

Part of the 2025 Manchester Animation Festival Are you looking to get your foot in the door in the world of animation? At a time where the animation landscape is hard to navigate and breaking in feels tougher than ever, join our panel of early-career professionals as they share how they made their own way […]

Part of the 2025 Manchester Animation Festival So you’re looking at a career in animation? Have we got a panel for you! We’ve brought together some of the finest minds in animation to deliver a frank and open panel to discuss pathways into the animation business. Crammed full of experience, expect an honest overview of […]

Part of the 2025 Manchester Animation Festival Each and every animation career is different, with experiences, challenges and triumphs shaping the individual and their journey within the world of animation. Joining us to discuss their career in animation is Laura Tofarides; a stop-motion director, animator & puppet maker. A professional animator for over ten years, […]

The Newcomen Society presents The Polaris Missile System: Development and Operations, a talk by John Boyes. The atom bombs dropped on Japan heralded new military possibilities as the post-war world became the Cold War. Seeing with great foresight the potential for developing nuclear power for the US Navy, Capt. Hyman Rickover pushed forward a research […]

Over the past 38 years, SimpsonHaugh Architects has established a strong presence in Manchester, compiling a distinguished portfolio of award-winning projects and playing a pivotal role in helping shape the city’s identity on both the national and international stage. The practice’s initiation was motivated by a shared belief in the power of high-quality design to […]