I've spent more than 20 years working with broadcasters including the BBC, HBO, CNN, National Geographic, Channel 4 and Warner Bros. Along the way, I've built relationships

with some of the best producers, cinematographers, editors and creatives in the industry.

Now I bring them together as a collective, building the right team for each project and leading it from the first conversation to the final film.

Films and filmmaking have always been my passion. I am the Founder and Festival Director
of Oxford Shorts, the international film festival held at St John's College since 2019.
My career has largely been in the education sector. Since 2001, I've worked at the University of Oxford in roles including Web Manager, Conference Manager and Communications,
where I've created a wide range of short-form films and digital content.

I enjoy every stage of the filmmaking process, from filming and editing to composing
original music for film.

I specialise in 2D animation, from rigs to hand drawn animation. My work is expressive and always packed with personality. I love to deal with different approaches, styles, idea and audiences, whether it's a serious topic or something fun and light hearted. 

My background crosses disciplines covering design, production and post in film, game, events and interactive experiences. I’ve had the opportunity to work on a Lego game and photograph major events.

While my work focuses on animation for film, TV, explainers and education,

my original animation projects explore the human experience and our relationship with nature.

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https://www.nickmitchellart.com

I've been passionate about photography since my school days, and I always approach this process with attention and curiosity.

I started with landscapes and portraits, and later moved on to events I feel grateful to be able to combine two things I love - photography and films. Speaking of which, I frequently attend film festivals for inspiration and feel excited every time I'm on set, whether I'm in charge of stills or behind-the-scenes photography.

I like to capture real moments and always respect whether a person wants to be in front of the camera or not. I enjoy experimenting with different angles and tools to achieve results, and I strive to keep photos looking natural and authentic even after editing.

In my portfolio, you can find event from various film festivals, such as Oxford Shorts, Sunrise Film Festival, Shortsighted Cinema, London Fashion Week, and a panel discussion by the McNulty Foundation and Aspen Institute.

https://iaroslava.com