Dominic buttimore biography

How did you discover you wanted to be in this field?

Sylvain Chomet: My work experience in London in the mid-eighties was a revelation.

I discovered not only the art of animation, but also how great it can be working as a team, with talented senior animators who happily teach you the ropes.

Dominic Buttimore: I came to animation through graphic design, then animation itself and finally production.

I loved the art and the people.

How did you first meet?

Buttimore: When I was an executive producer at an animation company in London back in the 80s, Sylvain arrived at the studio with another small group of French guys and started working on commercial projects with me.

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We hit it off immediately. His skill and talent was obvious (especially for late night drinking, enjoying jazz at Ronnie Scotts and playing darts!).

How would you describe your working relationship?

Chomet: As the perfect one.

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