An Animated Utopia: The Life and Achievement of John Halas 1912-1995 (2012)

A documentary essay about the unsung animation visionary, John Halas. An Animated Utopia explores his desire "to save the world using animation" and highlights his prescient and influential work in exploring new technologies. Though he, along with his wife Joy Batchelor, headed the longest-lasting and most successful British animation studio, he remains an enigma - his achievements, his influence, his success still unknown to so many. This is his story.

Director: Paul Wells
Genre: Documentary, Animation, History
Runtime: 68 min
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Editing: Andrew Chong
Production: Animation Academy of Loughborough University
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Paul Wells
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What is An Animated Utopia: The Life and Achievement of John Halas 1912-1995 about?
A documentary essay about the unsung animation visionary, John Halas. An Animated Utopia explores his desire "to save the world using animation" and highlights his prescient and influential work in exploring new technologies. Though he, along with his wife Joy Batchelor, headed the longest-lasting and most successful British animation studio, he remains an enigma - his achievements, his influence, his success still unknown to so many. This is his story.
Who directed An Animated Utopia: The Life and Achievement of John Halas 1912-1995?
An Animated Utopia: The Life and Achievement of John Halas 1912-1995 was directed by Paul Wells.
Who stars in An Animated Utopia: The Life and Achievement of John Halas 1912-1995?
An Animated Utopia: The Life and Achievement of John Halas 1912-1995 stars John Halas.
How long is An Animated Utopia: The Life and Achievement of John Halas 1912-1995?
An Animated Utopia: The Life and Achievement of John Halas 1912-1995 has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
What genre is An Animated Utopia: The Life and Achievement of John Halas 1912-1995?
An Animated Utopia: The Life and Achievement of John Halas 1912-1995 is a Documentary, Animation, History film.
Where was An Animated Utopia: The Life and Achievement of John Halas 1912-1995 produced?
An Animated Utopia: The Life and Achievement of John Halas 1912-1995 was produced in United Kingdom.