Hi, I'm Miranda Peyton Jones, a proud graduate of Kingston University in London, specialising in Illustration Animation. I grew up in Southeast London and raised by my talented composer Father and audio producer Mother.
My work is characterised by a playful, sensitive approach where the interplay of narrative and method/material takes centre stage. As a storyteller, I often delve into the realm of 3D stop motion, with a keen focus on sound design.
Throughout my creative journey, I have engaged in diverse projects, ranging from creating an animated book trailer, commissioned by Penguin Random House, to participating in a community mural painting project in Barcelona.
I have recently returned from working as an animation assistant/intern at Studio Monströös in Berlin. It was an incredible opportunity for me to collaborate with director Xenia Smirnov on her upcoming short film, 'Balkone,' a mesmerising piece of hand-painted animation. This experience has not only honed my frame-by-frame animation skills but also provided valuable insights into the production pipeline and client collaboration.
One of my proudest achievements is my graduate film, 'Jeremy, my Father.' My film has received international acclaim, with nominations from 16 film festivals, and it has won prestigious awards, such as; Best of Show from the Anima8 Film Festival, Best Factual Film from The Royal Television Society, Best Student Animation from the Learning on Screen Awards, Best Student Film from the ARFF Berlin International Awards, Best Documentary from the Vesuvius International Film Festival, and Best Short Documentary from the Madrid Indie Film Festival.
I am excited to continue exploring creative practice, pushing boundaries, and creating meaningful experiences through animation and storytelling.
Work history
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Design InternNetwork London
London, United KingdomInternship
As a Design Intern at Network London, I had the invaluable opportunity to contribute to global marketing campaigns and refine my skills in motion graphic design, graphic design, web design, and product delivery. Collaborating with seasoned professionals, I played an active role in crafting captivating motion graphics, visually appealing graphics, and user-centric web layouts. From concept to delivery, I gained hands-on experience in the end-to-end design process . This enriching internship has further ignited my passion for design and equipped me with essential insights to contribute effectively in the dynamic world of creative marketing.
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Animation Assistantmonströös I 2D Animation Studio & Audio Visual Storytelling
- Berlin, GermanyInternship
Assistant animator, colourist/clean animation, compositing work for ‘Balkone,’ a short film directed by Xenia Smirnov. Learnt expert skills in hand painted (oil paint on glass) frame-by-frame animation. On hand work in production pipeline and project managing as well as overviewing the workings of a prestigious animation studio. Assistant animator, colourist/clean animation, compositing work for ‘Balkone,’ a short film directed by Xenia Smirnov. Learnt expert skills in hand painted (oil paint on glass) frame-by-frame animation. On hand work in production pipeline and project managing as well as overviewing the workings of a prestigious animation studio.
Skills
- 2D Animation
- Animation Production
- Project Development
- Compositing
- Animation Directing
- Adobe After Effects
- Oil Painting
- Client Communications
- Stop Motion
Education
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Bachelor of Arts (BA) Kingston University
- London, United Kingdom
BA Illustration Animation at Kingston School of Art.
During study I worked on a range of projects, from animated book trailers commissioned by Penguin books, to my award winning degree film, 'Jeremy, my Father'.
Awards
Best Factual FilmRTS (Royal Television Society)
Degree film, 'Jeremy, my Father' won Best Factual Film at Royal Television SocietyL
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Best Student AnimationLearning On Screen Awards
Degree film, 'Jeremy, my Father' won Best Student Animation at the Learning on Screen Awards.+ Show more