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James Naughton 

BA [Hons] Animation

Hi! I'm an animator and filmmaker based in Dublin. I'm interested in intimate, personal stories and observations. Featured below is a showcase of the animated work I've completed over the past few years during my study at the National Film School. The work includes production stills and conceptual work from the graduate film I directed 'Every Other Weekend', which explores experiences of children of divorce through a series of vignettes and memories of camping trips with my dad and sister.

GIF from graduate film Every Other Weekend
GIF from graduate film Every Other Weekend. Animation by Niamh Asple
Stills from graduate film Every Other Weekend
Storyboards from graduate film Every Other Weekend. Colour done by Ana Dodon and myself.
Concept and Design Development for Every Other Weekend. Featured are designs and ideas for the kind of environments at the film's campsite in Fanore.
Character Concept and Development for Every Other Weekend. Featured are designs and concepts for Dad, Son and Daughter as well as some of the campsite residents.
Production GIF from Every Other Weekend. Various stages of production for this shot, from animatic, to pre-vis comp to final render. Animation done by Niamh Asple.
Animation Showreel 2022
'Every Other Weekend' - Graduate Film

The film aims to explore experiences of children of divorce through a recollection of moments, memories and vignettes. Based on camping trips with my dad and sister, the film explores the newly routine excursion from a children's perspective. Animated in TVPaint with the indispensable help of Lead Animator Niamh Asple. Trailer coming soon!

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