Tortor Smith
Pronouns: They/Them
Tortor was chasing big creative dreams from an early age, with a vivid imagination that refused to sit still. While dyslexia and ADHD have (and still do) present challenges, they’ve only fuelled Tortor’s resilience, creativity and originality.
Armed with a BA (Hons) in Animation from the University for the Creative Arts, Farnham (2012), Tortor recently levelled up by graduating from the prestigious Aardman Academy’s In Studio Stop Motion course (2024). There, they brought their debut character film Hot Mess to life - a bold, tactile explosion of personality. The reception at film festivals has eclipsed all expectations Tortor had for it, with 13 wins already under its belt. The plan will be to take this film to schools and work with ADHD charities to raise further awareness and help as many people as possible better understand ADHD too.
There’s no slowing down for Tortor: production is already underway on their next short, Stumbling Blocks - promising another playful, heartfelt leap forward in their stop motion journey.
Specialising in stop motion animation techniques, Tortor uses a variety of materials and processes to bring their work to life. They are currently developing and seeking funding for more independent short films and other stop motion related work.
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