Gary Bendelow

Gary Bendelow has extensive experience in the animation industry. Gary began their career in 1996 at Revolution Software Ltd as a 2D Sprite Animator and 3D Character Animator. In 1998, they joined Havas Interactive as an Artist and Lead Animator. Gary then worked as a Lead/Senior Animator at Argonaut Games from 2000 to 2003. From 2005 to 2007, Gary worked as a CG Animation Lecturer at Lincoln University. In 2003, they founded Gecko Studios Ltd, where they offered freelance, contract, and outsource services for the creative industry, specializing in character and creature animation. Currently, Gary is employed at Red Kite Games as a Senior Animator since 2022.

Gary Bendelow attended York College of Arts & Technology from 1988 to 1989, where they obtained a NDip Foundation degree in art & design. Following this, they enrolled at Leeds Polytechnic from 1989 to 1992, where they earned a BA (hons) in Graphic Design. During their time at Leeds Polytechnic, their field of study focused on illustration and animation.