Erica has spent her career in television and film, primarily as an artist and producer. From her first job as a teenager—animating the Quickening in the cult classic Highlander—she went on to work at many London studios including TVC on When the Wind Blows, Granpa, and Father Christmas, and led rendering teams on The Beatrix Potter Series. Her experience spans international studios in Oslo, Budapest, and Walt Disney Studios Sydney. For many years, Erica owned and ran UK animation studio Spider Eye, producing hit series and films—including selling the original IP Jungle Junction to Disney Burbank, which her company then developed and produced for two seasons, airing in 150 countries. She has developed, produced, and executive produced projects for Warner Bros., Netflix, Paramount, the BBC and Discovery, among many others.
Tom has been immersed in music and sound since getting his first four-track tape recorder at age 11. He spent his early years as a performer, extensively touring with multiple bands, playing at prestigious festivals and venues—including three performances at Glastonbury—and supporting major artists such as David Bowie and Reef. He has worked with Live Nation to educate students in backstage concert production at venues like The O2 and Download Festival, run music and music technology courses in higher education, and worked in recording studios across the UK as an engineer and producer. Today, he is a multi-award-winning composer, sound designer, and foley artist for film and television, as well as an accomplished production and character designer. Last year, he received the Industry Excellence Award for Best Character Design at MAF.
With multiple BAFTA nominations among their achievements, Eagle Vs Bat’s work has been recognized with 54 international film festival awards, including Annecy, Prix Jeunesse, Rose d’Or, The Rockies, and Chicago International Children's Film Festival.
Some of their recent wins include:
Banff Media Festival Rockie Award (Best in Animation, 2024)
Chicago International Children’s Film Festival (Best Animated Television)
Diversity Media Award (Best Kids Series)
New York International Film Award (Best Animation)
Royal Television Society Award (Best Animated Programme)
Animator Festival (Children’s Jury Award for Best Animated Series)
Atlanta Children’s Festival (Best TV Programme)
EVB has also received finalist placements, special jury prizes, and honorable mentions at Prix Jeunesse, the Japan Prize, Cannes Indie Shorts Awards, Mirada Corta, New York Indie Shorts Awards, Venezia Shorts, Aryan International Children's Film Festival, and Covent Garden Film Festival.