Tony Thorne


Little J and Big Cuz Director & Designer

Tony’s endearing character design and vivid sense of place for Little J & Big Cuz is the culmination of his rich and diverse experience as an animation director, illustrator, visual artist, author of graphic novels and comic book illustrator.

Tony has worked on a series of senior animation positions in the UK on high profile features including Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, The Hunger Games, Happy Feet II, District 9, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Ella Enchanted, and Valiant.

Why Little J and Big Cuz’s Cartoon Characters Feel ‘Real’

Director Tony Thorne shows how he brings Little J and Big Cuz to life and shares the importance of creating relatable characters for kids.