Mental Roots x Future Skills Hub
Empowering young people through animation, storytelling, and mental health awareness.
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Why is Digital Animation a Future Skill?
By 2035, the global digital animation industry is expected to exceed £400 billion, driven by AI, streaming platforms, gaming and immersive technologies such as VR and AR. AI tools will automate repetitive tasks, allowing human animators to concentrate on creativity, storytelling and design. Demand will surge across entertainment, advertising, education and training.
Meet Your Coach
Nathan Addai
Future Skills Coach
Award-winning 2D animator, entrepreneur, university lecturer and poet with 10+ years of mentoring experience. Recognised and awarded by the BBC, BFI, RSA, and British Animation Awards for his work. His expertise and passion founded Mental Roots—an organisation dedicated to improving mental health through the power of visual arts.
Why We Partner
The Mental Roots Standard
- Unique fusion of creative arts and mental health education.
- Award-winning animated content that resonates with young audiences.
- Safe space for exploring identity, heritage, and emotional well-being.
- Led by industry professionals passionate about youth empowerment.
Free Masterclass
Watch the free masterclass to discover how animation can be a powerful tool for healing and storytelling.
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