Speakers

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  Rebekah Villon

  Writer · Pre-Selection · Netherlands

  Freelance writer, journalist and animation industry advocate with nearly 20 years across production, storytelling and business development.

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  Anna Mantzaris

  Masterclass · Director · Animator · Sweden

  Anna Mantzaris is a director and stop motion filmmaker. Her work blends awkwardness, humour and the absurdity of being human. She is drawn to characters who don’t quite have it together, who are strange yet relatable. Her works have received over 100 international awards, including an Emmy Award, an Annie Award and a European Animation Award.

  In addition to her filmmaking, she directs commissions for clients such as Apple and Greenpeace. Anna has an MA in animation from the Royal College of Art and was part of the animation team on Wes Anderson’s Isle of Dogs.

  She has lectured at leading film and art schools such as the Royal College of Art (UK), Konstfack (SE), the National Film School of Denmark (DK), and the National Film and Television School (UK).