An essential panel discussion featuring established and emerging animators as they explore how they continue to create new work and develop their careers in challenging times for the animation sector.

With Laura Tofarides (Aardman, Junior Animator on Chuck Steel: Night of the Trampires), Sam Tipper (director of Socks), Zoe Hutber (director of Toyhood and BAFTA-nominated Short Changed), Ben Gardener and Phil Wall (director and writer of Patricia and the Witch).

Hosted by Steve Henderson, Manchester Animation Festival