Edinburgh Based Film-maker, Illustrator, Designer and Occasional Animator

With 2D animation as a language, Sammi has a passion for creating striking films that at the core, are personal stories that explore misunderstood or parts of herself and ultimately promote understanding and empathy.

When she is not working on her next personal short, Sammi works as a commercial animation director and designer. She has 4+ years of experience of designing, storyboarding and directing everything from GIFS to series, in-house and remotely with creative teams.

Skilled at crafting an authentic narratives, creating dynamic storyboards and designing or adopting a vast range of illustrative styles.

Keen creative problem solver, fast learner, and general animation enthusiast.

Tell her about your amazing project or just say hi
sammi.duong23@gmail.com

Software

Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator
Working Knowledge of After Effects, Animate and Premiere Pro 

Experience

2020 - Present | Animation Director & Illustrator | Heehaw
Responsibilities Include: Character Design, Background Design, Storyboarding, File Prep for Animation, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Creative Concept Development
Clients include: Universal, Red Bull Media House, BBC, Baillie Gifford, National Galleries of Scotland, Lee Kum Kee. 

2019 | 2 week Internship | Whitespace [Dentsu Creative] 

Recognition

2024 | Making Mountains (Personal Short) | The Smalls Film Festival | Manchester Animation Festival | London International Animation Festival
2023 | Scottish Design Awards | Gold Award for Best Animation | “Chinese New Year” for Lee Kum Kee | Art Director, Designer & Storyboard Artist
2022 | Scottish Design Awards | Young Designer of the Year

Education

2021 | University of Edinburgh | BA Illustration | First Class
2018 | Leeds Arts University | Foundation Diploma in Art & Design | Distinction