Hi, I'm an Animation Director, Video Editor and Creative Producer. I've worked in all three roles (not at the same time!) on numerous TV and Film projects. Her are some of my credits: (2000) Monkey Dust for TalkBack/BBC3, The Cramp Twins for TV Loonland/CBBC, Harry & His Bucketful of Dinosaurs for Collingwood O’Hare/Cartoon Network/Playhouse Disney, Horrid Henry for Novel/CITV, Grizzly Tales for Honeycomb/Nickelodeon. Jungle Junction for Disney Junior, The Happo’s Family for Cartoon Network, The Spot Bots for CBBC, Buddi for Netflix, Dr Panda for Discovery Kids,Circle Square for Ch5, Tractor Ted for Amazon Prime, Emerald Mermaid for Sky Kids (2025)

Morgan Francis

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Hi, I'm an Animation Director, Video Editor and Creative Producer. I've worked in all three roles (not at the same time!) on numerous TV and Film projects. Her are some of my credits: (2000) Monkey Dust for TalkBack/BBC3, The Cramp Twins for TV Loonland/CBBC, Harry & His Bucketful of Dinosaurs for Collingwood O’Hare/Cartoon Network/Playhouse Disney, Horrid Henry for Novel/CITV, Grizzly Tales for Honeycomb/Nickelodeon. Jungle Junction for Disney Junior, The Happo’s Family for Cartoon Network, The Spot Bots for CBBC, Buddi for Netflix, Dr Panda for Discovery Kids,Circle Square for Ch5, Tractor Ted for Amazon Prime, Emerald Mermaid for Sky Kids (2025)

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Hi, I’m an Animation Director, Video Editor and Creative Producer. I’ve worked in all three roles (not at the same time!) on numerous TV and Film projects.
Her are some of my credits:
(2000) Monkey Dust for TalkBack/BBC3, The Cramp Twins for TV Loonland/CBBC, Harry & His Bucketful of Dinosaurs for Collingwood O’Hare/Cartoon Network/Playhouse Disney, Horrid Henry for Novel/CITV, Grizzly Tales for Honeycomb/Nickelodeon. Jungle Junction for Disney Junior, The Happo’s Family for Cartoon Network, The Spot Bots for CBBC, Buddi for Netflix, Dr Panda for Discovery Kids,Circle Square for Ch5, Tractor Ted for Amazon Prime, Emerald Mermaid for Sky Kids (2025)

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner at Spider Eye Studios
September 4, 1998 - Present
Senior Editor for 'Emerald Mermaid' (20 x10 minutes) for Kelebek, and 'Circle Square' (40 x 7 minute episodes) pre-school series for Channel 5 Milkshake. Also Senior Editor on Dr Panda Season 2 (39 x 7 minute episodes) for Dr Panda Ltd, 9 Story/Discovery channel, overseeing post-production workflows and editing for multiple children’s TV series.
Video Editor at Kelebek / Sky Kids
October 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Animatic editing on 'Emerald Mermaid' Sky Kids new show. Taking storybaords and timing shot, adding the dialogues and scratch music and sound effects
Executive Producer at Buddi / Netflix
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Executive Producer for Seasons 1 & 2 of the 'Buddi' TV series commissioned by Netflix. Managed production activities, guiding creative and technical teams to deliver high-quality animated content for global audiences.
Senior Editor at Dr Panda Ltd / 9 Story / Discovery Channel
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Senior Editor for Season 2 (39 x 7 minute episodes) of the 'Dr Panda' TV series, responsible for editing and supervising post-production.
Director at The Happos Family / Turner Broadcasting / Boomerang
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Developed and directed BAFTA nominated 'The Happos Family' TV series (20 x 2.5 minute episodes) for Turner/Boomerang.
Director at Jungle Junction / Disney
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015
Developed and Directed BAFTA-nominated 'Jungle Junction' TV series consisting of 92 x 11 minute episodes. Responsible for overseeing the creative direction and animation production for the series aired on Disney.
Technical Advisor at Tiger Aspect / Richard Purdum Productions
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000
Technical Advisor on the 'Mr Bean' TV series (26 x 30 minute episodes for ITV). Provided animation expertise and technical support to ensure quality and consistency in production.
Producer / Technical Director at Spider Eye Ltd / Uli Meyer Studios
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001
Produced and served as Technical Director on 'The Lampies' (52 x 11 minutes) for CBBC. Managed technical pipelines and production processes to deliver high-quality animations.
Technical Director at Telemagination
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998
Technical Director on notable Oscar-nominated shorts such as 'Jolly Roger' and 'The Squire’s Tale,' as well as managing production of the TV series 'Wiggly Park'. Supported transition from traditional to digital animation pipelines, and collaborated on software development for animation production.
Production Manager at Telemagination
January 31, 1991 - February 1, 1995
Production Manager on 'The Animals of Farthing Wood' (39 x 30 minutes for the EBU), overseeing scheduling, resources, and team coordination throughout the animation production cycle.
Assistant Animator / Layout Artist / Background Artist at Simonetti Animation
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1991
Worked as assistant animator, layout artist, and background artist on commercials including Snap Crackle & Pop Rice Krispies, gaining foundational industry experience.
Character Designer at Paintpot Films, Auckland, New Zealand
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1990
Designed characters for various public broadcast films including animation on the famous 'Goodnight Kiwi' for TVNZ, contributing to well-known cultural content.
Layout Artist / Background Artist / Assistant Animator at Dragon Animation
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1988
Contributed as layout artist, background artist and assistant animator on numerous commercials for brands such as Weetabix, Tetley Tea, Tony the Tiger, and Ribena, helping to create engaging animated adverts.
Cell Painter and Tracer at AM Films (parent company)
December 31, 1978 - December 31, 1981
Started career cell painting and tracing on classic projects including 'Watership Down', 'The Snowman', 'The Wall', 'Weekend World' and others, gaining hands-on experience in traditional animation methods.
Senior Editor at Dr Panda Season 2 / Discovery Kids / 9 Story
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Senoir video editor on animatics to final colour

Education

Art Diploma at Kingsway College
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1982

Qualifications

BAFTA
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Nomintaed for Pre-school Animation BAFTA for Directing Jungle Junction (Disney Junioir)
BAFTA
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Nominated for Short-Form Animation BAFTA for Directing The Happos Family (cartoon Network)

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality
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