Billy Allen Animator at Factory 42

Billy Allen

Many congratulations to Escapee Billy Allen who is currently working as an animator at Factory 42, a London-based animation studio specialising in augmented reality installations and interactive animation experiences.

Billy studied the Art of Computer Animation at Escape Studios and worked on a number of award-winning projects including Over Under - on which he was lead animator - and also Reach. 

Factory 42 is located in Somerset House on The Strand in London, a short walk from Escape Studios, an innovative start-up with a growing roster of AI and AR projects. 

Aidan Lonergan Junior Rigger at Factory 42

Aidan Lonergan

Many congratulations to animation Escapee Aidan Lonergan for starting a new position as Junior Rigger at Factory 42, an immersive and television content production studio based at Somerset House on the Strand.

Factory 42 specialises in virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality, creating "unique multi-sensory experiences for broadcasters, brands, destinations and artists."

Aidan studied animation at Escape Studios, broadening his animation skillset to include producing, modelling and rigging.  Aidan got the job at Factory 42 based on his excellent demo reel, and then a follow-up interview.

Interview with Escapee Harry Pearson

Harry Pearson at the BFI

Harry Pearson graduated last summer from Escape Studios and soon found work with the animation tech startup Factory 42, specialising in immersive and augmented reality content.

Since last summer he has been working on animation for an interactive installation at a major London museum, involving animal and creature animation.

We interviewed Harry to ask him about his career since leaving Escape Studios, and what advice he might have for current students and Escapees looking to break into the world of animation and augmented reality.

Maria Robertson Animator at Factory 42

Maria Robertson

Many congratulations to Escape Studios undergraduate animation student Maria Robertson for starting a new position as Junior Animator at Factory 42, an immersive and television content production studio based at Somerset House on the Strand.

Factory 42 specialises in virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality, creating "unique multi-sensory experiences for broadcasters, brands, destinations and artists."

Maria studied 3D animation at Escape Studios, and will graduate this summer, part of our first cohort of students to achieve their BA at Escape Studios.