by Sandra Brennan
biography
Joy Batchelor and her Hungarian husband John Halas co-owned the largest animation studio in Britain. It was established in 1940 and continued to be prominent throughout the post war years. In later years it produced informational and educational films. They also animated many shorts, series, and features -- their best known being 1954's Animal Farm. Batchelor was involved in more than 500 productions over 40 years. Batchelor often wrote, directed, oversaw, or collaborated with her husband on their animation features.
| Title | Year | Editors' Rating | User Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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The Butterfly Ball
Animator |
1975 | |||
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Ruddigore
Director |
1967 | |||
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Automania 2000
Screenwriter |
1963 | |||
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The Monster of Highgate Ponds
Screen Story, Screenwriter |
1961 | |||
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The Christmas Visitor
Producer, Screenwriter |
1959 | |||
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The Candlemaker
Director, Producer |
1957 | |||
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Animal Farm
Director, Producer, Screenwriter |
1955 | |||
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Cinerama Holiday
Art Director |
1955 | |||
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Figurehead
Director, Producer, Production Designer, Screenwriter |
1953 | |||
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Magic Canvas
Producer |
1948 | |||
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Filling the Gap
Director |
1942 |