Paul Wells

Paul Wells is Director of the Animation Academy in the School of Art and Design, Loughborough University. His publications include ‘Understanding Animation,’ ‘Animation : Genre and Authorship,’ ‘Fundamentals of Animation,’ ‘Re-Imagining Animation’ (with Johnny Hardstaff), and his most recent book, ‘The Animated Bestiary.’ Wells is a writer, director and broadcaster, touring globally conducting workshops based on his book ‘Scriptwriting.’ He recently finished a documentary on John Coates, producer of ‘The Yellow Submarine,’ and was series consultant for the BBC’s ‘Animation Nation.’ He has curated animation programmes and exhibitions, and lectured at festivals, conferences and arts events worldwide.