The magic behind the biggest animated film of the year will be revealed when its director comes to the North-East.

Mark Walsh, directing animator of Finding Nemo, is coming to Middlesbrough to take part in the University of Teesside's Animex festival. He also worked on A Bug's Life, Toy Story, Monsters Inc and his latest project is The Incredibles.

Mr Walsh will give a lecture on January 30 as the closing address of the Animex Talk, a slot previously filled by pioneering animator Ray Harryhausen, and Jason Schliefer, of Lord of the Rings fame.