Peter Mackenzie Litten (born 24 May 1960), is a British film director and designer who was educated at the

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in Reading. His film credits include ''

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'' and '' Slaughter High''. Originally a special effects designer, he is also noted for creating the 'computer generated' TV character,

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. Since 1994, he has focussed on producing and directing short films for corporations and his work in this field has won awards including sixteen IVCA Awards.

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* 1960 births Living people English film directors {{UK-film-director-stub