animated feature

This project was a feature length animation set in segregation-era USA, based on a popular american children's book.

 

My role as development assistant was extremely varied. I compiled databases of talent from under-represented groups, with a particular focus on emerging black American talent in Animation. This project required a sensitive pitching style, bolstered by diligent research to challenge the stereotypes prevalent in the historical sources.

 

To initiate production, I helped establish animation offices in france, budgeting for travel and equipment. This experience involved creative acumen, research skills, administration and logistics in line with a creative vision.

 

Seeing a production develop from it’s earliest inception, to a script, and then on to talent acquisition, pre visualisation and storyboarding was an enormously valuable experience. I have a confident understanding of each step involved in bringing a large scale animation to life.