Philip Hunt is a renowned Partner & Creative Director at London-based Studio akawhere he has skillfully directed a diverse range of animation projects throughout his illustrious career. With a strong educational background, Philip is a graduate of London's prestigious Royal College of Art and a Stipendiat from the esteemed Filmakademie Baden-Wurttemberg.
Philip's impressive body of work includes several notable projects. One of his most acclaimed works is 'Lost And Found', a 24-minute film adapted and directed by Philip from the best-selling picture book by Oliver Jeffers. The film premiered on Channel Four in the UK on Christmas Eve 2008 and was later released on DVD on April 20th, 2009, by Contender Home Entertainment. 'Lost And Found' features narration by the talented Jim Broadbent and a score by the accomplished Max Richter.
Another notable project is 'Ah Pook Is Here', a 6-minute film directed by Philip in 1994. This thought-provoking film is an interpretation of recordings by the late William S. Burroughs and has received widespread critical acclaim. 'Ah Pook Is Here' premiered in the UK at the 1994 London Film festival and has since received ten international awards, earning a significant cult following. The film is included in the William S. Burroughs retrospective exhibition: Ports Of Entry, and is part of the permanent collection of the Goetheinstitute.
