Carolyn London is a writer and filmmaker whose work blends sharp humor with character-driven storytelling across film, theater, animation, marketing and creative direction. Her animated short 1981 was an official selection of the Sundance Film Festival, continuing a career recognized for distinctive writing and comedic voice. London’s scripts frequently explore cultural identity, outsider communities, and moments of social transition. Her earlier animated films—including Highway of Hell, A Letter to Colleen, and Subway Salvation—have received honors from festivals such as ASIFA-East, Ottawa, Florida Film Festival and the New York Television Festival, with multiple awards specifically recognizing excellence in writing and humor. In addition to filmmaking, London is an accomplished playwright whose stage work includes Underworld, The Eviction, and Visiting Hours, and she is a former lab member of the Ensemble Studio Theatre. Her storytelling moves fluidly between media, from narrative film to gallery installations, including works exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art and the New York Transit Museum. Through London Squared Productions, she continues to develop original scripted projects for television, film, and emerging media, building richly drawn story worlds rooted in voice-driven writing.

Carolyn London

Carolyn London is a writer and filmmaker whose work blends sharp humor with character-driven storytelling across film, theater, animation, marketing and creative direction. Her animated short 1981 was an official selection of the Sundance Film Festival, continuing a career recognized for distinctive writing and comedic voice. London’s scripts frequently explore cultural identity, outsider communities, and moments of social transition. Her earlier animated films—including Highway of Hell, A Letter to Colleen, and Subway Salvation—have received honors from festivals such as ASIFA-East, Ottawa, Florida Film Festival and the New York Television Festival, with multiple awards specifically recognizing excellence in writing and humor. In addition to filmmaking, London is an accomplished playwright whose stage work includes Underworld, The Eviction, and Visiting Hours, and she is a former lab member of the Ensemble Studio Theatre. Her storytelling moves fluidly between media, from narrative film to gallery installations, including works exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art and the New York Transit Museum. Through London Squared Productions, she continues to develop original scripted projects for television, film, and emerging media, building richly drawn story worlds rooted in voice-driven writing.

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Carolyn London is a writer and filmmaker whose work blends sharp humor with character-driven storytelling across film, theater, animation, marketing and creative direction. Her animated short 1981 was an official selection of the Sundance Film Festival, continuing a career recognized for distinctive writing and comedic voice. London’s scripts frequently explore cultural identity, outsider communities, and moments of social transition. Her earlier animated films—including Highway of Hell, A Letter to Colleen, and Subway Salvation—have received honors from festivals such as ASIFA-East, Ottawa, Florida Film Festival and the New York Television Festival, with multiple awards specifically recognizing excellence in writing and humor.

In addition to filmmaking, London is an accomplished playwright whose stage work includes Underworld, The Eviction, and Visiting Hours, and she is a former lab member of the Ensemble Studio Theatre. Her storytelling moves fluidly between media, from narrative film to gallery installations, including works exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art and the New York Transit Museum. Through London Squared Productions, she continues to develop original scripted projects for television, film, and emerging media, building richly drawn story worlds rooted in voice-driven writing.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Artist/Animator at Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Animated video installation for 'Talk To Me: Design and the Communication between People'; installation included in the 2012 exhibition curated by Paola Antonelli.
Artist/Animator at Transit Museum
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Animated video installation 'On Time / Grand Central at 100' commissioned by MTA Arts in Transit.
Filmmaker at Self
December 31, 2013 - December 30, 2014
Created the short film Highway of Hell (7 minutes) with recognition at the ASIFA East Film Festival, Woodstock Film Festival, and other venues.

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Qualifications

Cine Golden Eagle Award
January 11, 2030 - March 14, 2026
ASIFA East Film Festival Jury Award (Excellence in Writing/Humor)
January 11, 2030 - March 14, 2026
Best in Show – New York Television Festival (Animation)
January 11, 2030 - March 14, 2026
Honorable Mention – Ottawa International Animation Festival
January 11, 2030 - March 14, 2026
Special Jury Award – Woodstock Film Festival
January 11, 2030 - March 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other