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I’m a creative media specialist and award-winning visual storyteller with more than a decade of experience in animation direction, film-based education, and narrative-driven design. I translate client vision into cinematic impact by blending artistic intent with technical precision. As a full-sail graduate and mentor, I collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to nurture the next generation of creative technologists, share practical critique, and help students build compelling portfolios and pathways to scholarships.…I’m a creative media specialist and award-winning visual storyteller with more than a decade of experience in animation direction, film-based education, and narrative-driven design. I translate client vision into cinematic impact by blending artistic intent with technical precision. As a full-sail graduate and mentor, I collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to nurture the next generation of creative technologists, share practical critique, and help students build compelling portfolios and pathways to scholarships.

Mannaah Blackwell

Video Editor, Animator, Film Director, +1

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I’m a creative media specialist and award-winning visual storyteller with more than a decade of experience in animation direction, film-based education, and narrative-driven design. I translate client vision into cinematic impact by blending artistic intent with technical precision. As a full-sail graduate and mentor, I collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to nurture the next generation of creative technologists, share practical critique, and help students build compelling portfolios and pathways to scholarships.…I’m a creative media specialist and award-winning visual storyteller with more than a decade of experience in animation direction, film-based education, and narrative-driven design. I translate client vision into cinematic impact by blending artistic intent with technical precision. As a full-sail graduate and mentor, I collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to nurture the next generation of creative technologists, share practical critique, and help students build compelling portfolios and pathways to scholarships.

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I’m a creative media specialist and award-winning visual storyteller with more than a decade of experience in animation direction, film-based education, and narrative-driven design. I translate client vision into cinematic impact by blending artistic intent with technical precision.

As a full-sail graduate and mentor, I collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to nurture the next generation of creative technologists, share practical critique, and help students build compelling portfolios and pathways to scholarships.

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

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English

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Work Experience

Animation & Video Director at Freelance (Remote)

January 1, 2020 - Present

Directed and produced animated music videos and visual narratives for acclaimed artists, including Nu Jerzey Twerk (2020–2021) and Snoop Dogg (2024); managed storyboarding, scene composition, lighting setups, and editing sequences to ensure storytelling coherence; collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams to refine visual tone, pacing, and emotional rhythm, translating client vision into cinematic impact; applied creative critique and iterative design thinking to raise production quality and consistency.

Creative Arts Educator & Teacher at K-12 Schools, Virginia

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2022

Designed and taught integrated curricula in film, digital media, animation, and storytelling for diverse student populations; fostered critical thinking in visual composition, directing, and editing through project-based learning; recognized as Teaching Artist of the Year for Creative Pedagogy and student engagement (Virginia, 2018).

NAACP ACT-SO Visual Arts Judge & Mentor at Virginia Region

January 1, 2019 - Present

Evaluated and critiqued student portfolios in film, digital art, and photography for originality and technical merit; guided youth in visual storytelling, aesthetic judgment, and presentation for scholarship opportunities; contributed to youth-focused initiatives supporting diversity in visual arts and technology.

Mural Artist at Vibe Creative District Mural Festival

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Selected featured muralist for the 6th Annual Mural Festival in Virginia Beach; developed a large-scale piece celebrating visual rhythm, cultural identity, and narrative imagery; engaged with the public through visual demonstrations emphasizing light, composition, and emotional storytelling.