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Hi there!

My name is Despi and I'm a 2D animator, director and visual artist. I'm fascinated by the use of experimental techniques that compliment music and intense emotions. Whether it's for a music video, a commercial or a film, I'm always looking for new opportunities to hone my creative thinking while expanding my animation skills. I'm passionate and eager to take up any challenge that might come my way. 

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 FESTIVAL DISTINCTIONS

  • Firenze Film Festival - Italy, 2025, "i killed a worm" nominated for Best Animation

  • Sunrise Film Festival - UK, 2025, "i killed a worm" nominated for Best Animated film and Best Low-Budget Film

  • Cannes Short Film Festival - France, "Danse", won Best Music Video Category

 

 FESTIVAL PARTICIPATIONS

  • Athens ANIMFEST - Greece 2025, "Danse"

  • Athens ANIMFEST - Greece 2025, "i killed a worm"

  • CAFF The Cultural Animation Film Fest - Hawai, 2024 "i killed a worm"

  • TOFUZI International Animated Film Festival - Georgia, 2024, "i killed a worm"

  • Les Nuits De Bassins – France, 2024 "Inner Motion"

  • London International Animation Festival – UK, 2024 "i killed a worm"

 

 LIMITED INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES provided by a collaboration with  London College of Communication

Animation artist/director 10/2022 - 12/2022 

Blink Industries - London

  • I was asked to create an Ident for Blink Industries via the DPS program in LCC.

  • Produced a professional-level animation for them.

  • Delivered ahead of schedule

 

Animation Artist/Co-Director 10/2021-01/2022 

NHS – London

  • Co-directed a 1 minute animation video promoting Breast Cancer Awareness, in collaboration with London College of Communication.

  • Equally took part in the production pipeline, from storyboard to final animation, in-betweening and cleaning up.

 

 WORK HISTORY

Freelance Animation Director 9/2025 - today

Badgley Studio - London

  • Directing a team of 30 to create a new online animation show called "Toll Trolls"

  • Coordinating all departments to deliver a consistent vision

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Freelance 2D Animator 03/2025 - today

Private Client - Online

Currently solely working to create an animated music video for an individual music band. 

Freelance 2D Animator  09/2024- 12/2024

Animafilm Studio - Online

  • Was assigned with scene tie down, clean-up and coloring

  • Completed them under tight deadlines with high standards

 

Assistant Animator 05/2018 - 05/2019

Christos Papandreopoulos - Thessaloniki

 

  • Was mentored by the lead animator for  the entire animation process

  • Handled 2 animation projects at once, completing under tight deadlines

  • Assisted in completing the scene with character coloring.

 

 EDUCATION 

Bachelor of Arts : Animation 06/2024 London College of Communication (UAL) – London, finished with First Honours

Bachelor of Business Administration : Business Administration, 05/2019 University of Macedonia - Thessaloniki  

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Contact

You can contact me through my:

Email: despoimark@gmail.com

WhatsApp (only): +447931130598

Social Media: 

  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Youtube
  • TikTok
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