DR STEVE HENDERSON​

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Steve holds several prominent positions in the animation community. As Festival Director & CEO of Manchester Animation Festival, the UK’s largest animation event he leads the artistic direction of the organisation.

 

As co-owner and editor of Skwigly.com, the nation’s leading online animation magazine and community platform he contributes articles and regularly conducts podcast interviews with top figures in the animation industry.

 

He also consults for industry and sits on juries of major international festivals. With a scholarly background, Steve obtained a PhD from Loughborough University, concentrating on Animation Archives and British Children's Television Animation and has taught at various institutions.