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Animex 2021

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The Tees Valley’s international festival of animation, visual effects and games returns with yet another stellar line-up of speakers from top studios across the world.

Following the success of last year’s virtual festival, Animex once again takes place online, featuring workshops for budding creators, student film screenings to our international audience, networking opportunities with some of the brightest minds in the industry, and much more.

Hosted by Teesside University for more than 20 years, there really is something for everyone – from the seasoned pros, to career starters, and those who simply love animation, films and games.

#RaiseTheGame and Ukie are Event Partners for this year's Animex, helping curate the Animex Inclusivity & Diversity Showcase - A selection of inspiring speakers doing amazing things to make positive change in the animation, VFX and games industries.

There are 7 diversity tracks to come and enjoy: Gender Inclusivity, Culture & Ethnicity, Sexual Identity, Disability & Accessibility, Neurodiversity, Mental Health & Wellbeing and Social Mobility.  

Follow the event on TwitterFacebookYouTube and Instagram to see announcements of activities, speakers and more for Animex 2021.

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