Development Work
The Shaman’s Apprentice
A dark surrealist journey to the land of the dead to save a sick man reveals the mysterious ways of Inuit shamans, seen through the eyes of a young apprentice learning the craft. A stop motion short film directed by renowned Canadian director Zacharias Kunuk.
Oscars Shortlist 2022; Winner FIPRESCI Award, Annecy 2021, Winner Best Canadian Short, TIFF 2021
Project Credits: Head of Story, Visual Development
Unreleased MV
Directed an unreleased animated music video. Came up with some cool concepts and executed them. Did everything start to finish as a solo project.
The Hidden World
Development for a demo and mini series. Lost in the spirit world, a young girl must face beings of myth and legend and remember her past lives in order to reconnect with her family and culture and find her way home.
Use password PulsiferWork to watch the videos above.
Project Credits: Art Direction, Head of Story, Production Supervisor, Development, Visual Development, Character Design, Layout, BG Paint, Animation
Meeka’s Health Corner
Short educational segments teaching health and personal hygiene, targeting Inuit children and their needs. Series included two short films, and five educational teaching aid segments.
Project Credits: Director, Art Director, Storyboards, Animation
Shown are stills from the films, as well as two pages from our style guide (assembled by Rebecca Brook)
It’s Time For Bed
A short film based on a children’s book. Mom says it’s time for bed, but Siassi has other plans!
Project Credits: Production Supervisor, Visual Development, Storyboards, Layout, Animation
Shown are stills from the short film.
Haunted Blizzard
A short horror film, written and directed by Indigenous Voices Award-winner Aviaq Johnston. A young girl rushes home to shelter from a blizzard, but is followed by a mysterious yet familiar figure.
Project Credits: Art Direction, Head of Story, Development, Visual Development
Production Work
I’ve worked at several studios in different roles such as animation, layout, and storyboards on the following productions:
