Joy Batchelor

Joy Batchelor was a pioneering British animator and filmmaker, best known for her work in the early days of animation. She co-founded one of the first major animation studios in the UK, John S. Rogers and Joy Batchelor’s Studio, and collaborated extensively with fellow animator John S. Rogers. Batchelor contributed to classic animated films, including the adaptation of George Orwell’s "Animal Farm" in 1954, which is notable for being the first animated feature based on a literary work. Her work helped shape the development of British animation and paved the way for future generations of animators.