Broken Pixel

I' am going to email the host of the Animate! Leeds Workshop and brain behind Broken Pixel, Ashley Dean, to begin correspondance that in the near future can hopefully reap access in to the animator's community of practise. Hopefully through a figure such as Ashley, I can explore a learning journey of networking and be advised on where to take my ideas. ashleydean@brokenpixel.co.uk

Here's a copy of the email that I've sent out to Ashley:

"Dear Ashley,

I' am writing to you regarding the Animate! workshop operated two weeks ago and just wanted to express the fact that I' am thirsty for more. I' am a second year Visual Communication student at Leeds College of Art with a very keen interest in animation and a background in illustration, and I thought it wise to ask you for some pointers on how to grow as an animator and how you yourself found your feet in the industry. I've watched much of your work online in admiration (as I imagine much of the emails you recieve begin), and could really benefit with a crucial animation contact, so I thought who better to ask than you.

There are a few things I'd like to ask. I think the best way to construct this enquiry is through a list, so here goes:

• What's the best way to expand from creating and animating a single character?
• How did you find was the best way to "get your foot in the door" and get seen?
• Looking back on your career in animation, how did you get the ball rolling and where did you start?

The root of this curiosity springs from a module I' am working through which is encouraging my intrepidity with traditional stop-frame animation. As I said, I attended the Animate! Workshop back on 9th of October and would like some guidance from a leading creative."

I hope that Ashley can get back to me as soon as possible with a reply, which could hopefully result in a meeting (of minds?). Maybe...