Celebrating The Creative Influencers Animation Video

In July 2025, we celebrated the incredible self-directed animation video made by MADE’s Youth Voice group: The Creative Influencers. This premiere was held in the cinema space at HOME, Manchester and showcased months of creativity, collaboration, and storytelling developed by these young people, aged 13–18.

The animation captures the Creative Influencer's experiences of visiting cultural spaces across Manchester – from galleries to theatres and more! The animation is a piece of artwork that shows what exploring these spaces feels like though through a young person’s lens. It gives insight into what the spaces have to offer whilst telling more young people about what it means to be a Creative Influencer, with a focus on encouraging more young people to join the group!

With guidance from young animator Yasmin, and thanks to support from AutoTrader and GMCA, the group developed new skills in storyboarding, stop motion, digital drawing, and more.

At the event, the group delivered a confident and clear presentation which spoke about their processes in developing the animation video as well as the positive impact that being a part of the group has had.

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The finished animation can be seen here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=984_tryM9sg

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If you are or know of any young people aged 13-18 who would like to find out more or join the Creative Influencer group please contact:

mademcr@z-arts.org