#006 - Simon Ashford is the Head of Animation & VFX at Collarts helping emerging creative designers reach their full potential. Originally from the UK, Simon Ashford began his animation journey working in feature animation in London for industry legend Richard Williams on his epic film ‘The Thief and the Cobbler’. Simon then went on to contribute to projects like Steven Spielberg’s ‘Balto’, ‘The Tales of Beatrix Potter’ and ‘The Silver Brumby’ for Media World & Animation Works in Melbourne.