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CLAIRE UNDERWOOD - DIRECTOR
Claire likes to make new friends – literally – she’s dreamed up countless characters!
Since gaining a first class honours degree in animation, Claire has built up over 25 years of experience as a director. She has also designed for print, licensing and interactive media, as well as for television.
Claire won a BAFTA for her role as series director on The Amazing Adrenalini Brothers.
Keen to nurture new talent, Claire has been a mentor, lecturer and curriculum advisor on various courses.
When not doodling at her desk, Claire can be found playing guitar and singing… and strolling on the South Downs with her fluffball dog, Biscuit.
DAVID HODGSON - PRODUCER
David is the ideas guy with a rare skill for getting big dreams to come true!
A former child psychologist, David has an MA in Education from the University of California, Berkeley. He first began devising new forms of animated entertainment after studying interactive design. (Another Master's degree, this one from University College London!)
David won a BAFTA for his role as series producer on The Amazing Adrenalini Brothers.
He is an active member of BAFTA and has been a judge in the short animated film and best preschool animation categories.
David (aka Hodge) has recently discovered the joy of pilot gig rowing and can be found sploshing about on the high seas most weekends!