SHORT FILMS

SHORT FILM: BIG BAD WOLF (2023)

A short film project directed by Åsa Lucander working with Aardman Animations for Blue Peter Amazing Authors Writing Competition 2023, based on the winning entry, "There's a Big Bad Wolf" by 10-year-old Phoebe from Devon. The short film aired on Blue Peter on 21st July 2023.

The final film is viewable here on YouTube:

SHORT FILM: ENKAI (2023)

Enkai is the daughter of Shiro, a cosmic deity of creation who has the stressful job of watching over Earth. Wishing to spend more time with her mother and help her out, Enkai works hard at her own creation, which might be the only thing that can save her mother, who’s burdens and responsibilities are draining her life source away.

Part of Disney’s award winning anthology, Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire, Enkai is the tenth installation written and directed by Ng’Endo Mukii. Enkai won for Best TV/Media for Limited Series at the 51st Annie Awards (2024).

ANIMATED FEATURE

ANIMATED FEATURE SAMPLE (DIALOGUE) : YOKAI (2021)

Kayda is anxious about an embarrassing photo of himself from judo class circulating on social media. Rumors of people in the city being turned into stone are circulating online and on TV. Despite his best efforts, Kayda can’t seem to get his parents to listen to him.

Yokai is an independent feature film in development written and directed by Matt Jones.

THUMBNAILS

PERSONAL PROJECTS

PERSONAL PROJECT : KIKKO (BEATBOARDS FOR SHORT FILM)

Phillip and Maria purchase the car of their dreams after striking a deal at fancy, ultra-modernised car dealership in the city, only to find themselves racing home, chased by the hailstorm of the decade.

I wrote and storyboarded this short film during the Women in Animation Mentorship Circle (Autumn 2021) with the guidance of Tamara Lusher as my mentor and awesome feedback from my fellow mentees.

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