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multi-award winning animation

WHO ARE WE?

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RED STAR - ABOUT - BEN

BEN SMITH

Creative Director, Producer

Ben has 25 years of experience in animation and co-founded Red Star in 2004. As company director he works with clients to budget productions and manage business affairs. He also oversees development and financing of future projects; as well as writing and directing animated films.

RED STAR - ABOUT - HARIS

HARIS AHMAD

Head of Lighting and Rendering

Haris joined Red Star in 2008 and is now CG Supervisor, combining his artistic skills in cinematography and production lighting with an understand of the technical aspects of modern CGI production. Haris is also a regular contributor to and co-director of Red Star’s films.

RED STAR - ABOUT - JEROME

JEROME BOUTROUX

Lead Animator

A graduate of the Animation Mentor school, Jerome’s past credits include GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY and PADDINGTON. At Red Star Jerome oversees the animation team that perform all shot layout and character animation across the full slate of productions.

RED STAR - ABOUT - SHOPHIE

SOPHIE VICKERS

Character Supervisor

Sophie Vickers graduated from Bournemouth University and is now Character Supervisor, coordinating the character modeling and rigging pipeline across all Red Star’s projects.

RED STAR - ABOUT - JAN
JAN ROGOWSKI