
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
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Firenze Film Festival - Italy, 2025, "i killed a worm" nominated for Best Animation
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Sunrise Film Festival - UK, 2025, "i killed a worm" nominated for Best Animated film and Best Low-Budget Film
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Cannes Short Film Festival - France, "Danse", won Best Music Video Category
FESTIVAL PARTICIPATIONS
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Athens ANIMFEST - Greece 2025, "Danse"
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Athens ANIMFEST - Greece 2025, "i killed a worm"
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CAFF The Cultural Animation Film Fest - Hawai, 2024 "i killed a worm"
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TOFUZI International Animated Film Festival - Georgia, 2024, "i killed a worm"
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Les Nuits De Bassins – France, 2024 "Inner Motion"
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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
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I was asked to create an Ident for Blink Industries via the DPS program in LCC.
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Produced a professional-level animation for them.
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Delivered ahead of schedule
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Animation Artist/Co-Director 10/2021-01/2022
NHS – London
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Co-directed a 1 minute animation video promoting Breast Cancer Awareness, in collaboration with London College of Communication.
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Equally took part in the production pipeline, from storyboard to final animation, in-betweening and cleaning up.
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WORK HISTORY
Freelance Animation Director 9/2025 - today
Badgley Studio - London
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Directing a team of 30 to create a new online animation show called "Toll Trolls"
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Coordinating all departments to deliver a consistent vision
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
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Was assigned with scene tie down, clean-up and coloring
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Completed them under tight deadlines with high standards
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Assistant Animator 05/2018 - 05/2019
Christos Papandreopoulos - Thessaloniki
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Was mentored by the lead animator for the entire animation process
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Handled 2 animation projects at once, completing under tight deadlines
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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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