Uzoma Dunkwu — Product Manager
I am a Nigerian Animation Writer/Director and Visual Development Artist with over 10 years of experience. My works portraying authentic representation of African characters, have gained local, continental and international acclaim. Some notable projects in my visual development portfolio include Marvel Studios’ animated series: Eyes of Wakanda and Lion Forge’s animated series: Iyanu. Other past studio clients of mine include Netflix Animation, Disney, Triggerfish, Psyop and Stoopid Buddy Stoodios. In 2015, I founded Scroll Entertainment—an animation studio based in Lagos, Nigeria. I am currently directing my debut animated short with an Academy Award Winning Producer. The film is inspired by my life—an Engineer turned Artist.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Visual Development Artist with expertise in Animation and Creative Direction.
Location: Lagos Mainland, Lagos, Nigeria
Experience: 7 yrs 10 mos
Skills
- Visual Development
- Character Design
- Creative Management
- Production Management
- Creative Direction
- Visual Communication
- Research
Career Highlights
- Over 10 years of animation industry experience.
- Founded Scroll Entertainment, a successful animation studio.
- Directed projects for major clients like Marvel and Netflix.
Work Experience
Marvel Studios
Character Designer (1 yr 2 mos)
Netflix
Character Designer (2 mos)
Scroll Entertainment
Executive Director (5 yrs 8 mos)
Merrybet Gold Limited
Creative Director (1 yr 8 mos)
TU Berlin
Research Assistant (2 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) at University of Benin
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) at University of Benin
