Freelance artist and animator working across writing, animation, and film production. Draws from surrealism and fantasy as key influences, and uses tools like Krita, Photoshop, TVPaint, and Toon Boom Harmony to create animated work. Directs projects end-to-end from scriptwriting through animation, and also composes music (piano and guitar). Experienced in collaborative short films and branded animation work.…

Danica Louise Bautista

Freelance artist and animator working across writing, animation, and film production. Draws from surrealism and fantasy as key influences, and uses tools like Krita, Photoshop, TVPaint, and Toon Boom Harmony to create animated work. Directs projects end-to-end from scriptwriting through animation, and also composes music (piano and guitar). Experienced in collaborative short films and branded animation work.…

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Freelance artist and animator working across writing, animation, and film production. Draws from surrealism and fantasy as key influences, and uses tools like Krita, Photoshop, TVPaint, and Toon Boom Harmony to create animated work.

Directs projects end-to-end from scriptwriting through animation, and also composes music (piano and guitar). Experienced in collaborative short films and branded animation work.

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Work Experience

Director and Animator (Collaborative Project) at Norwich University of the Arts
February 24, 2026 - February 26, 2026
Collaboratively created and completed an animated 72-hour short film about cats, including composing the music. Worked with the team across writing/animation production to meet a tight deadline.
Director and Producer (Independent/Collaborative Project) at Norwich University of the Arts
October 8, 2025 - May 8, 2026
Directed and produced a 4-minute animated project based on an original scene pitch with original characters. Composed the music for the animation; also involved in creative development from pitch to final cut.
Animator (Collaborative Project) at Norwich University of the Arts
March 11, 2025 - March 12, 2025
Collaboratively produced an animated 24-hour short film and composed the music. Contributed animation work within a short, deadline-driven production pipeline.
Animator, Concept Artist and Background Artist at Norwich University of the Arts - Friends of Horsey Seals (via branded brief)
January 7, 2025 - May 16, 2025
Worked collaboratively on a branded animation assignment for a seals and litter awareness campaign set by Ryan Stone (Lambda Films).
Director, Animator, Concept Artist and Background Artist (collaborative animation production) at Norwich University of the Arts
November 12, 2024 - May 16, 2025
Directed and worked collaboratively on a short animated film about screen addiction based on the theme 'Global Challenges'.
Collaborator (Branded Animation Assignment) at Friends of Horsey Seals (via Lambda Films)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Worked collaboratively on a branded animation assignment for Friends of Horsey Seals. Produced a short character animation and followed a brief set by Ryan Stone (Lambda Films).
Director (Short Film), Collaborator (Animation) at University project
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Directed and worked collaboratively on a short animated film about screen addiction, based on the theme of 'Global Challenges'. Contributed to animation production and overall project delivery with a collaborative team workflow.
Animator (Short Film), Collaborator (Music Composer) at University project
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Collaboratively produced a 24-hour short film, contributing as an animator and composing the music. Worked within a rapid production schedule to deliver story, visuals, and sound/music in the final short.
Director (Short Film), Collaborator (Animation + Music) at University project
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Collaboratively made a 72-hour short film about cats, including animation work and music composition. Coordinated with the team to complete the production within the time limit, handling creative execution and music contribution.
Director, Producer (Animation) at University project
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Directed and produced a 4-minute animation on an animated scene pitch featuring original characters, and composed the music. Worked through concept development, production planning, animation, and final edit with original sound/music.
Director and Producer (Music Video / Film project) at Long Road Sixth Form College
September 21, 2020 - July 17, 2022
Directed and produced a music video based on Mild High Club’s 'Homage' song in A Level Media Studies. Edited two short films in A Level Film Studies with editing and scriptwriting work.
Director, Producer (Animation + Music Video) at Long Road Sixth Form / college project
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Directed and produced a music video based on Mild High Club’s 'Homage' song (edited as a short film). Also worked on lighting for a separate noir-style project.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Animation) at Norwich University of the Arts
September 26, 2022 - July 14, 2026
A Levels (Film Studies and Media Studies) at Long Road Sixth Form College
September 21, 2020 - July 10, 2022
BTEC Diploma (Music) at Long Road Sixth Form College
September 21, 2020 - July 10, 2022
BAch el or’s Degree in Animation at Norwich University of the Arts
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
A Level Film Studies and Media Studies (Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Music) at Long Road Sixth Form
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree (Animation)
September 19, 2022 - July 14, 2026
A Levels (Film Studies and Media Studies)
September 21, 2020 - July 10, 2026
Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Music
September 21, 2020 - July 10, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Other