Barry JC Purves – Animator, Director, Writer

Barry Purves with puppets from his films Plume and Tchaikovsky.

Barry JC Purves is an OSCAR and BAFTA nominated Animator and Director, passionate about the art of film-making.

As well as his film work, he directs and designs for theatre and writes about, teaches and promotes the art of animation.

His work is acclaimed internationally and he has won many awards.

Film

Tchaikovsky standing on a circular podium with his arms outstretched pointing downwards.

Barry’s theatrical, and often controversial films, have won over sixty major awards, including OSCAR and BAFTA nominations. Lifetime Achievement awards have been presented by major international festivals and universities.

Theatre

Three female actors dressed in long skirts and shawls clinging together, The central figure has her hands at shoulder height and is looking towards her left.

Away from film Barry works in theatre, his other true passion.
He has directed and designed many productions for The Garrick, Altrincham, The Edinburgh Fringe and pantomime in Peterborough.

Teaching & Writing

Barry in Herculaneum. He is sitting, in an arched recess which has a hole in its shell-shaped top letting in sunlight.

Barry teaches and gives master classes internationally, including courses at the National Film and Television School and the National Film school of Italy. He is a frequent festival jury member, judging and curating screenings.