Creative Networks presents an evening with award-winning animator - Barry Purves August 27, 2009

On Thursday 27th August 2009, Creative Networks, in association with Animated Yorkshire, invites you to an evening with multiple award-winning animator, director & writer, Barry Purves. If you don’t know Barry by name, you will certainly know of his work, from childhood classics like Postman Pat and Rupert The Bear, to Hollywood Blockbusters like King Kong and Mars Attacks.

Barry has also done numerous TV interviews, animation training courses and documentaries. He has held workshops about animation around the world, including at major studios Dreamworks, PDI, and Pixar.

Known as one of Britain’s most celebrated animators, his six films have won over sixty major international awards, including Grand Prix, Best Director, Best Film, and OSCAR and BAFTA nominations. A fascinating speaker, Barry will guide us on an entertaining journey through a career spanning over 30 years.

Creative Networks is hosted by Leeds College of Art & Design in conjunction with partners; the Elsie Whitely Innovation Centre, the West Yorkshire Lifelong Learning Network and Business Link Yorkshire. This month’s event is also brought to you by Animated Yorkshire - a regional network for animation professionals. Animated Yorkshire meet to share ideas, get connected and find new avenues for support and collaboration and are always open to new members. They are inclusive, informal and members encompass all disciplines of animation and production.

This event is free to creative, digital, and cultural industry professionals. The evening starts at 6pm with hot food & registration and will finish with networking in the Mosaic Bar till late. If you would like to join us, R.S.V.P. to the Creative Networks team on 01422 399444 or e-mail Bridget March at bridgetm@leeds-art.ac.uk

Official Website: http://www.ntileeds.co.uk/events/creative-networks-5/