Michael Dudok de Wit (1953) grew up in the Netherlands and lives in London. He directs TV commercials and independent short animated films, and also illustrates children’s books and teaches animation at art colleges in England and abroad. Michael’s short films have won numerous international awards, including an Oscar and a BAFTA award in 2001 for FATHER AND DAUGHTER. His most recent film, THE RED TURTLE, is his first feature length film.
