Andy Whittaker

Andy is the Founder of Dogwoof, with a goal to work with talented filmmakers, and create a global film studio operating across finance, distribution, sales and production. Andy is responsible for funding, strategy, and business development, with a focus on digital. Awards include: Sunday Times Film 20, Evening Standard’s Progress 1000, and The Guardian Film 100. Films include Blackfish, Cartel Land, Dior and I. Andy was born in Chester, UK.

In 2017 Andy founded the VR distribution company Other Set. Other Set identify, work with and back the leading creators working in VR and AR. We come on board projects at Development stage, providing finance, and for completed works providing Exhibition and Distribution.

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