Neil Boyle: animator & director of 'Kensuke's Kingdom'

Neil Boyle is an award-winning director and animator with credits on productions including Love, Death + Robots (2018), Tom and Jerry (2019), The Simpsons (2014), and Space Jam (1996). Neil's makes his feature-length directing debut with 'Kensuke's Kingdom' with co-director Kirk Hendry, the film is based upon the much-loved book by Michael Morpurgo ('War Horse'), and is adapted by the acclaimed screenwriter Frank Cottrell-Boyce ('Hilary and Jackie', 'Millions'). The film includes the voices of Sally Hawkins and Cillian Murphy and is suitable for all the family. Tune in to his chat with Melissa to hear how they conveyed so much emotion and depth with few words in the film, how Neil advises other animators to “keep playing and don’t ever be afraid of mistakes”, and how he keeps in touch with his inner child.