Rodney Masanga

With nearly a decade of experience in 2D rigging and animation, I have a strong skill set in creating captivating content for explainers, advertisements, films, and games. I am adept at working efficiently and independently with minimal supervision. Throughout my career, I have collaborated remotely on projects worldwide, earning recognition through awards, nominations, and screenings.

EXPERIENCE:
Creative Director at Dreambox Media Production Company (August 2018 – April 2023): Produced high-quality 2D animations for non-profits and corporates across Africa, winning awards and nominations globally. Rigged and animated characters for games. Provided creative direction and expanded client relationships.

Animation Lead at ISEEIT Productions USA (November 2018 – June 2020): Managed an animation team for an international church series. Rigged and animated characters and environments. Ensured project goals and timelines were met.

Creative Director at Quatrohaus Digital Agency (January 2013 – June 2017): Led a cross-functional team, presented to blue-chip companies, and created digital marketing content. Managed multiple projects, maintained client relationships.

PROJECTS:
PLAN International - 2 Part Animation Series on COVID Awareness
Transparency International - 2 Part Animation Series
UNICEF: Book Illustration and story development
ISEEIT Productions Texas: Religious Animation Series
Africa Disability Alliance - 3 Part Animation Series
Africalia: 2D Platformer on Mental Awareness During COVID
Magamba Network: 2 Seasons of a Super Hero Series

ACCOLADES:
KLIK Amsterdam Animation Festival 2015 Official Selection. Silicon
Valley African Animation Festival 2017,2018 Official Selection. Digital
Lab Africa Animation Finalist 2018, Trinidad & Tobago Film Festival
2019, Scotland Animation Festival 2019. Lagos Animation Festival
2018. Nordic Game Discovery Contest Season V, Africa Games Week
2020 – 1st Round Qualification. Official Selection at Games for Impact 2020.