About me

Alex Zepherin is an accomplished animation director and founder of Don Dada Studio, an independent animation studio located in South London. With over 11 years of experience in the industry. Throughout her career, Alex has collaborated with renowned brands such as the BBC, Tate Gallery, The Guardian, Disney, Barnardo’s, and many others, showcasing her versatility and commitment to meaningful storytelling. Alex is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment within her studio, ensuring that it serves as a platform for young professionals to flourish and realize their creative potential.

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• Any freelance motion designers available? I'm putting together a network of freelancers for upcoming projects for Don Dada Studio!
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• My name is Alex I am the creative director of Don Dada studio. I am looking for a motion graphics intern to start in the new year!

Projects

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  Food Foundation: Nourishing the NationWe were approached by the Food Foundation charity to create an animated short film to complement their campaign aimed at enhancing the nation’s health and economy. The emphasis was on highlighting the importance of ensuring that everyone can afford and access nutritious food. ​ This project was a source of great joy for us to be involved in, as access to healthy, fresh food is an essential aspect of life nationwide. From conceptualization to the completion of the animation, we collaborated cl
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  UprisingUprising showcases the historical events of 1981 in Britain following the New Cross Fire on the 18th January. I was commissioned to create this short film from the design, storyboard and final edit for the BBC to support Steve Mcqueens series Uprising. Production company: Something Else Client: BBC/Steve Mcqueen/ Rogan productions Writer: Kehinde Andrews Narrator: Tiffany Calver
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  Real ChemistryAn animation created for Real Chemistry and Pfizer Cilent: Pfizer Production Company: Shoot You LTD
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  Showreel 2021My 2021 Motion Design/ animation Showreel! Music by the talented Loelash - Epiphany
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  Coffee by TateTate Coffee is an animation commissioned by Tate Britain, to tell their story of how they source coffee beans right down to the cup, and the women along the way who help make that process happen. I was commissioned to create this animation from the script. Directed and animated: Alex Zepherin Cilent: Tate Britain Writer: Shaneika Johnson-Simms Narrator: Stephanie Blue Sound designer: Eva Leung
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  In their shoesI was approached to create an animation about child trafficking from Vietnam, that would be used in a presentation for Barnardos. From start to finish I designed story boarded, and animated this project.

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Projects credited in

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  Beat Meet Producer Event TrailerThis is a short trailer for the 5yr Anniversary of the producer community event "Beat Meet". Edited by me. Music by KMY
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  Coffee by TateSound Design for 'Coffee by Tate' Animation
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  BBC Ideas: Why are humans so dazzled by gold?Thrilled to share a project we had being working diligently late 2022 for #BBCideas. Why are humans so dazzled by gold, explores our obsession with this shiny metal and how it has shaped some of the darkest chapters in history. Design, animation and sound FX by @dondadastudio
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  Tate Kids: Charlie PhilipsTate Kids is a dedicated website from Tate to showcase artists from women, people of colour and LBGTQ+ artists and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. Don Dada was delighted to be commissioned to create a short film based on Jamaican born British photographer Charlie Philips. Voiced by Charlie Philips himself, this film journeys through his life, being part of the Wind Rush Generation, facing the obstacles moving to the UK and how to channeled his creativity through photography. D
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  Beats & Liquor: EVM b2b EntekEpisode 7 of our Beats & Liquor series where DJs go head to head, track for track and "if the mix ain't hot, they take a shot!".
• Promotional material for Novembers FVTL.A.B Collective's bi-monthly Event Future Vibe Tribe

Work history

FounderDon Dada Studio
Dec 2021London, United KingdomFull Time
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Freelance Motion DesignerAlex Zepherin LTD
Feb 2019London, United KingdomFreelance
Alex Zepherin is a London based freelance Motion Graphics Designer with skills ranging from motion design, character design, compositing and video editing. Working directly with agencies, brands, and studios, she is always open to new collaborations. www.alexzepherin.com Available to work inhouse and remotely

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Skills

• Modelling
• 3D Computer Animation
• Art Direction
• Compositing
• Digital
• Animation
• Design
• After Effects
• Illustrator
• Photoshop

Education

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Cg Arts and AnimationUCA
Aug 2010 - Apr 2013London, United Kingdom

Awards

Best Stand Award New Designers 2013NEW DESIGNERS
Our Computer Generated Arts and Animation stand, inspired by a 1930's cinema theme, won Best Stand Award for its "brilliantly imaginative and clever presentation of animation and illustration where visitors are invited to take a seat, spend time with the work and really engage with it." Our tutors put a lot of effort in our stand's presentation which attracted the attention of a lot of visitors and helped us gain more publicity. For more information see the link: http://www.ucreative.ac.uk/news/2013/july/new-designers#.UkvmS4a-2uI