Alex James Jefferies is an animator, director and illustrator based in Norwich in the UK. He has been producing commercial artwork and animations for advertising, entertainment, video games and broadcast since 2001.

AJ studied illustration art the Arts University Bournemouth but has always had a passion for character driven animation and comedy.

He began directing and producing his own animated short films in 2012. Initially releasing them online, from 2018 he began screening his shorts at various film festivals. His 2020 animated short film 'H O R S E' has been screened all over the world, winning awards and garnering positive coverage for its unique style and humour. His new short 'DUCKS' is was completed in 2025 and is currently touring festivals internationally.