Writer for Animation, Film, Television, Books, Comics and Audio
A busy week meant that I could only make one day of this year’s Children’s Media Conference in sunny Sheffield, (what is it about that place? Its been glorious every time I’ve been there!) With only one day to take it all in, and meet up with some people, I knew it was going to …
Something else from the sketchbook – my attempt at Ricky Gervais, drawn last September while watching him being interviewed.
Just discovered this sketch I did for a project in 2009. It never happened in the end, so I thought I’d share it here.
Doctor Who returned on Saturday night – and a belter it was too! Here is a half-hearted sketch of Matt Smith I did before I got completely distracted.
I’ve sent in an application to the Northern Writers’ Awards 2011. I’ve put Sorrowline in for the Northern Promise Awards. NORTHERN PROMISE AWARDS These awards aim to provide support for new writers whose work shows particular promise. Writers awarded support under this category may also be offered mentoring to develop their work, detailed manuscript appraisal …
I had a really good night in Birmingham last Tuesday giving a talk on the my experiences setting up an animation studio in the North East. The event, held in The Studio, Birmingham, was organised by the lovely people from and BSeen. It was free to attend, and open to animators and designers of all …
Last week I had a great time – as ever – at the Animex Festival. From humble beginnings 11 years ago the event has grown to cover two locations in the North East of England, (Middlesbrough and Newcastle), and includes talks on film, TV, game animation, workshops, screenings and parties. Its a chance to catch …
Monday night saw me crammed into the Live Theatre in Newcastle for the launch of Jesting About, a new BBC initiative to find new comedy talent in the North East. The event was supported by no less than Bob Mortimer, and several key producers and commissioners from the Beeb. It sounds like a really interesting …