Jess Cope
Animation Competition Jury
Partner, Director, Writer – Owl House Studios Ltd. With over 16 years working in the animation industry, Jess brings an unprecedented level of skill and attention to detail to all her projects. Her emotive storytelling draws in audiences in a way that has seen her win multiple awards for her films in recent years.
With her past experience animating on projects such as Tim Burton's feature film, Frankenweenie, TV series including Postman Pat and The Clangers, Jess has an expert and incisive knowledge of the animation industry. Her acclaimed 2010 film, The Astronomer's Sun, won a plethora of awards and cemented her reputation as an incredibly talented animator and director. Jess drives every project through to exceed client expectations and always with an intense passion.