Mette Peters

Mette Peters is an accomplished lecturer and researcher specializing in animation, currently serving at Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht and LUCA School of Arts. As a PhD candidate at the Institute for Cultural Inquiry at Universiteit Utrecht, Mette focuses on the origins of Dutch animation, particularly the contributions of pioneers like George Pal and George Debels. Mette also contributes as a curator for the Kaboom Animation Festival and as a researcher at EYE Filmmuseum, where initiatives include the Materials in Motion platform for animation conservation. Mette's extensive experience includes roles in various educational institutions, programming for the Holland Animation Film Festival, and a solid academic foundation from the University of Amsterdam.