Phil Mulloy

Phil Mulloy (29 August 1948 – 10 July 2025) was a British and Irish animator. He worked as a screenwriter and director of live-action films until the late 1980s before becoming an animator. His animations have been described as "satirical grotesque" and often portray the dark side of human nature and contemporary social, political, and religious values in a humorous and at times, shocking way. His visual style is distinctive in its use of primitive, often skeletal figures and minimalist backgrounds. Mulloy made over 30 animated films, many of which are in themed groupings based on Hollywood genres. He won many international awards for his work and conducted workshops to mentor young animators.