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Dave Borthwick

is recognised as one of the worlds leading animation directors pioneering a unique animation style. Following a career as a film cameraman and short filmmaker,in 1991 he established Bolex Brothers to produce the feature film ‘The Secret Adventures of Tom Thumb.’ This animated feature film brought high critical acclaim, winning 17 awards worldwide, including, in 1994, the British Film Awards outstanding technical achievement award. It also established a studio with an international reputation for innovative animation that encouraged and supported new talents in producing short films. He also directed many commercials for international clients that include Coca-Cola, Budweiser, Carlsberg, Reebok and Lego etc, picking up numerous awards over the last decade from major worldwide festivals. Most recently he has co-directed the new animated feature film “The Magic Roundabout” (2005) .