| Marc Craste is a senior animation director working at Studio aka in London . Before coming to the UK in 1998, Marc worked extensively in animation studios in Sydney and Copenhagen. Since joining Studio aka, Marc has designed and directed many award-winning commercials, including spots for Orange, Natwest and Compaq. He has also designed and directed three short films in the series Pica Towers , which has become cult viewing for many fans. Jo Jo in the Stars won the 2004 BAFTA for Best Animated Short Film. It has also won Best Animated Short Film at the 2004 Clermont-Ferrand Film Festival in France and the Jury Prize at the 2004 Aspen Short Film Festival.
In addition to his animation career, Marc is the recipient of the AOI's 'Illustrator Of The Year' award. He has recently been commissioned to illustrate a children's book, written by acclaimed author Helen Ward.
Text from: independentcinemaoffice.org.uk
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