Hi, I'm Tanja — a freelance cinematic animator and visual storyteller specialising in animated music videos, music visualisers, documentary animation, mixed media animation, book and film trailers and post-production for independent musicians, filmmakers and creative clients worldwide. I collaborate closely with filmmaker and animator Tom Jantol, whose animation credits include the official lyric video for Muse's The Handler with over 28 million views on YouTube. Together we create cinematic mixed-media projects where animation, live footage, compositing and motion design come together into visual storytelling with strong emotional atmosphere and a distinctive style. Our work was selected and awarded at the Social Shorts Festival in Antwerp. I also work as a character and book illustrator, creating expressive, story-driven artwork for illustration projects and brand campaigns, from initial character design through to finished scene illustration, including picture books, editorial illustration and brand visuals. If you are looking for a freelance music video animator, animated visualiser creator, documentary animation specialist, cinematic visual storyteller, or illustrator for your next project, I'd love to hear more about it. -…Hi, I'm Tanja — a freelance cinematic animator and visual storyteller specialising in animated music videos, music visualisers, documentary animation, mixed media animation, book and film trailers and post-production for independent musicians, filmmakers and creative clients worldwide. I collaborate closely with filmmaker and animator Tom Jantol, whose animation credits include the official lyric video for Muse's The Handler with over 28 million views on YouTube. Together we create cinematic mixed-media projects where animation, live footage, compositing and motion design come together into visual storytelling with strong emotional atmosphere and a distinctive style. Our work was selected and awarded at the Social Shorts Festival in Antwerp. I also work as a character and book illustrator, creating expressive, story-driven artwork for illustration projects and brand campaigns, from initial character design through to finished scene illustration, including picture books, editorial illustration and brand visuals. If you are looking for a freelance music video animator, animated visualiser creator, documentary animation specialist, cinematic visual storyteller, or illustrator for your next project, I'd love to hear more about it. -WWW…
Hi, I'm Tanja — a freelance cinematic animator and visual storyteller specialising in animated music videos, music visualisers, documentary animation, mixed media animation, book and film trailers and post-production for independent musicians, filmmakers and creative clients worldwide. I collaborate closely with filmmaker and animator Tom Jantol, whose animation credits include the official lyric video for Muse's The Handler with over 28 million views on YouTube. Together we create cinematic mixed-media projects where animation, live footage, compositing and motion design come together into visual storytelling with strong emotional atmosphere and a distinctive style. Our work was selected and awarded at the Social Shorts Festival in Antwerp. I also work as a character and book illustrator, creating expressive, story-driven artwork for illustration projects and brand campaigns, from initial character design through to finished scene illustration, including picture books, editorial illustration and brand visuals. If you are looking for a freelance music video animator, animated visualiser creator, documentary animation specialist, cinematic visual storyteller, or illustrator for your next project, I'd love to hear more about it. -…Hi, I'm Tanja — a freelance cinematic animator and visual storyteller specialising in animated music videos, music visualisers, documentary animation, mixed media animation, book and film trailers and post-production for independent musicians, filmmakers and creative clients worldwide. I collaborate closely with filmmaker and animator Tom Jantol, whose animation credits include the official lyric video for Muse's The Handler with over 28 million views on YouTube. Together we create cinematic mixed-media projects where animation, live footage, compositing and motion design come together into visual storytelling with strong emotional atmosphere and a distinctive style. Our work was selected and awarded at the Social Shorts Festival in Antwerp. I also work as a character and book illustrator, creating expressive, story-driven artwork for illustration projects and brand campaigns, from initial character design through to finished scene illustration, including picture books, editorial illustration and brand visuals. If you are looking for a freelance music video animator, animated visualiser creator, documentary animation specialist, cinematic visual storyteller, or illustrator for your next project, I'd love to hear more about it. -WWWW…
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Hi, I’m Tanja — a freelance cinematic animator and visual storyteller specialising in animated music videos, music visualisers, documentary animation, mixed media animation, book and film trailers and post-production for independent musicians, filmmakers and creative clients worldwide. I collaborate closely with filmmaker and animator Tom Jantol, whose animation credits include the official lyric video for Muse’s The Handler with over 28 million views on YouTube. Together we create cinematic mixed-media projects where animation, live footage, compositing and motion design come together into visual storytelling with strong emotional atmosphere and a distinctive style. Our work was selected and awarded at the Social Shorts Festival in Antwerp.
I also work as a character and book illustrator, creating expressive, story-driven artwork for illustration projects and brand campaigns, from initial character design through to finished scene illustration, including picture books, editorial illustration and brand visuals.
If you are looking for a freelance music video animator, animated visualiser creator, documentary animation specialist, cinematic visual storyteller, or illustrator for your next project, I’d love to hear more about it.
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Serbian
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Work Experience
Animation & Creative Studio (Co-Creator) at Mystic Visualize – Animation & Creative Studio (Co-Creator)
December 2, 2020 - PresentMystic Visualize – Animation & Creative Studio (Co-Creator)
2020 – Present
Co-created a studio focused on cinematic, concept-driven animation for global clients.
Combined animation craftsmanship with Tom Jantol’s film directing background to create visually expressive and narrative-rich projects.
Specialized in hybrid formats that merge real footage, documentary elements, and stylized animation.
Developed original short films, animated sequences, music videos, and educational content.
Education
Qualifications
Award Winner — Social Shorts Festival Antwerp
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization
Sweet Dance — Luxury Chocolate Branding, Packaging Design & Art Direction Concept
Sweet Dance is a luxury chocolate brand concept developed from an original animated piece into a complete premium visual system.
The project combines branding, visual identity, packaging design, label applications, wrapper design, and product mockups to show how a cinematic concept can evolve into a full commercial brand world.
Created with a strong focus on emotional storytelling, art direction, premium packaging, and cohesive brand presentation.
Created by Tanja Subotić and Tom Jantol.
video animator advert videoeditor filmdirector explainervideo…Sweet Dance is a luxury chocolate brand concept developed from an original animated piece into a complete premium visual system.
The project combines branding, visual identity, packaging design, label applications, wrapper design, and product mockups to show how a cinematic concept can evolve into a full commercial brand world.
Created with a strong focus on emotional storytelling, art direction, premium packaging, and cohesive brand presentation.
Created by Tanja Subotić and Tom Jantol.
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Cinematic Chocolate Commercial | Romantic Brand Ad
A cinematic chocolate commercial designed to blend romance, movement, and visual storytelling into a refined branded piece.
Created to give the product a memorable, elegant, and emotionally resonant presence on screen.
Created by Tom Jantol & Tanja Subotić
Role: Motion Design / Animation / Visual Storytelling
Style: Cinematic, Romantic, Premium Brand Ad
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Created to give the product a memorable, elegant, and emotionally resonant presence on screen.
Created by Tom Jantol & Tanja Subotić
Role: Motion Design / Animation / Visual Storytelling
Style: Cinematic, Romantic, Premium Brand Ad
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The Match: Sideline Story & Atmosphere
A cinematic narrative sequence built around strong visual direction and atmospheric storytelling, designed to immerse viewers in the emotional tension of a live sports moment.
This sequence is an excerpt from a larger narrative project recently completed and delivered to our client, showcasing our ability to handle complex character interactions
Creating the tension of a live game without showing the field. In 'The Match,' we utilized foreground silhouettes and dynamic layering to immerse the viewer in the spectator's perspective. The running shadows in the foreground provide context and depth, instantly placing the audience in the bleachers.
It’s about the reaction, the 'offside' call, and the shared frustration of the sport. This piece demonstrates how sound design and visual layering can build a complete world around two characters.
Techniques: Parallax layering, Atmospheric storytelling, Realistic character acting.
This project was a collaborative client work created by Tanja Subotic and Tom Jantol.
videoeditor animator explainervideo filmdirector advert video 2DAnimation 2DAnimation CharacterAnimation LipSync MotionGraphics VisualStorytelling SportsAnimation…A cinematic narrative sequence built around strong visual direction and atmospheric storytelling, designed to immerse viewers in the emotional tension of a live sports moment.
This sequence is an excerpt from a larger narrative project recently completed and delivered to our client, showcasing our ability to handle complex character interactions
Creating the tension of a live game without showing the field. In 'The Match,' we utilized foreground silhouettes and dynamic layering to immerse the viewer in the spectator's perspective. The running shadows in the foreground provide context and depth, instantly placing the audience in the bleachers.
It’s about the reaction, the 'offside' call, and the shared frustration of the sport. This piece demonstrates how sound design and visual layering can build a complete world around two characters.
Techniques: Parallax layering, Atmospheric storytelling, Realistic character acting.
This project was a collaborative client work created by Tanja Subotic and Tom Jantol.
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"Wrong Place, Wrong Time" – 3D Cyberpunk Cinematic Animation
Project Description:
A cinematic world-building piece driven by strong visual identity and atmospheric creative direction, exploring a dystopian cyberpunk universe through immersive storytelling.
This project explores a dystopian cyberpunk metropolis, contrasting heavy, futuristic technology with a mechanical flying creature, questioning who truly belongs in this reality.
This piece was masterfully directed and entirely hand-animated (100% pure CGI, no AI tools used) by my colleague, the award-winning filmmaker Tom Jantol. It also features a custom, immersive sound design that brings the sprawling neon city to life.
Why I’m sharing this:
As a digital creator focused on animated music videos and visual storytelling, this is the caliber of cinematic quality, atmosphere, and meticulous attention to detail that I champion. Whether it's 2D/3D hybrid visuals or purely handcrafted CGI, powerful storytelling is always the priority.
If you are looking to bring a highly atmospheric, cinematic vision to life for your next music video, short film, or commercial project, let's connect.
Credits:
Direction & 3D Animation: Tom Jantol
3DAnimation & CGI Cyberpunk & Sci-FiAesthetics CinematicVisualStorytelling AnimatedMusicVideoProduction Documentary-styleAnimation SoundDesignIntegration advert filmdirector animator explainervideo…Project Description:
A cinematic world-building piece driven by strong visual identity and atmospheric creative direction, exploring a dystopian cyberpunk universe through immersive storytelling.
This project explores a dystopian cyberpunk metropolis, contrasting heavy, futuristic technology with a mechanical flying creature, questioning who truly belongs in this reality.
This piece was masterfully directed and entirely hand-animated (100% pure CGI, no AI tools used) by my colleague, the award-winning filmmaker Tom Jantol. It also features a custom, immersive sound design that brings the sprawling neon city to life.
Why I’m sharing this:
As a digital creator focused on animated music videos and visual storytelling, this is the caliber of cinematic quality, atmosphere, and meticulous attention to detail that I champion. Whether it's 2D/3D hybrid visuals or purely handcrafted CGI, powerful storytelling is always the priority.
If you are looking to bring a highly atmospheric, cinematic vision to life for your next music video, short film, or commercial project, let's connect.
Credits:
Direction & 3D Animation: Tom Jantol
3DAnimation & CGI Cyberpunk & Sci-FiAesthetics CinematicVisualStorytelling AnimatedMusicVideoProduction Documentary-styleAnimation SoundDesignIntegration advert filmdirector animator explainervideoWW…
Dynamic Visual Reel: Cinematic 2D & 3D Storytelling
A concept-driven visual reel exploring cinematic storytelling, mixed-media aesthetics, and a wide visual language across 2D and 3D animation. This compilation brings together diverse narrative moments and atmospheric scenes, highlighting a strong focus on visual identity, mood, and cohesive storytelling rather than just technical execution.
From music-driven sequences to conceptual visual pieces, the reel demonstrates versatility in shaping immersive worlds and emotionally engaging visuals. The work blends animation, visual design, and creative direction to support projects that require a clear aesthetic voice.
You can explore more projects here: https://www.instagram.com/mysticvisualize/ https://www.instagram.com/tanyasuba
2DAnimation 3DAnimation AnimationReel MixedMediaVisuals VisualStorytelling CreativeDirection VisualIdentity CinematicAnimation Animator VideoEditor…A concept-driven visual reel exploring cinematic storytelling, mixed-media aesthetics, and a wide visual language across 2D and 3D animation. This compilation brings together diverse narrative moments and atmospheric scenes, highlighting a strong focus on visual identity, mood, and cohesive storytelling rather than just technical execution.
From music-driven sequences to conceptual visual pieces, the reel demonstrates versatility in shaping immersive worlds and emotionally engaging visuals. The work blends animation, visual design, and creative direction to support projects that require a clear aesthetic voice.
You can explore more projects here: https://www.instagram.com/mysticvisualize/ https://www.instagram.com/tanyasuba
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Fortune Favors — Cinematic 3D Music Video & Stylized Character Animation
Official cinematic 3D music video created for the soulful track “Fortune Favors” by musician Natalie Duncan. This project combines stylized character animation with cinematic visual storytelling, translating emotion and atmosphere into a fully realized digital world.
Role & Creative Direction:
Co-animated and visually developed by Tanja Subotic in collaboration with award-winning director and animator Tom Jantol. From early visual exploration and narrative tone to final 3D character animation and rendering, the work focused on creating a seamless blend between music, storytelling, and visual atmosphere.
Why this matters for your project:
This piece demonstrates the ability to transform a musical idea into a cohesive visual experience — combining animation, creative direction, and cinematic pacing. Ideal for artists, labels, or brands looking for emotionally driven visuals, music videos, or narrative-based digital content.
Watch the full video below.
https://youtu.be/MojF6vmjH8c?si=ayqc9r6rjIcngmmk
CinematicMusicVideo VisualStorytelling 3DCharacterAnimation CreativeDirection MusicVideoProduction Animator FilmDirector VideoEditor…Official cinematic 3D music video created for the soulful track “Fortune Favors” by musician Natalie Duncan. This project combines stylized character animation with cinematic visual storytelling, translating emotion and atmosphere into a fully realized digital world.
Role & Creative Direction:
Co-animated and visually developed by Tanja Subotic in collaboration with award-winning director and animator Tom Jantol. From early visual exploration and narrative tone to final 3D character animation and rendering, the work focused on creating a seamless blend between music, storytelling, and visual atmosphere.
Why this matters for your project:
This piece demonstrates the ability to transform a musical idea into a cohesive visual experience — combining animation, creative direction, and cinematic pacing. Ideal for artists, labels, or brands looking for emotionally driven visuals, music videos, or narrative-based digital content.
Watch the full video below.
https://youtu.be/MojF6vmjH8c?si=ayqc9r6rjIcngmmk
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Hybrid 2D/3D Character Animation — Cinematic Motion Piece
This hybrid 2D and 3D animation explores character-driven storytelling through stylized motion, playful timing, and cinematic composition. The project blends graphic animation with dimensional movement, creating a light yet visually dynamic narrative experience.
Created as an experimental piece, it reflects my approach to combining design, animation, and visual storytelling into a cohesive motion-driven concept.
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visualstorytelling…This hybrid 2D and 3D animation explores character-driven storytelling through stylized motion, playful timing, and cinematic composition. The project blends graphic animation with dimensional movement, creating a light yet visually dynamic narrative experience.
Created as an experimental piece, it reflects my approach to combining design, animation, and visual storytelling into a cohesive motion-driven concept.
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Cinematic 2.5D Motion Design — Atmospheric Sculpture Study
This atmospheric 2.5D motion piece explores gothic sculpture aesthetics through cinematic composition and layered visual storytelling. Inspired by Victorian-era cemetery art, the project focuses on texture, mood, and spatial depth rather than traditional character animation.
Animated by award-winning filmmaker Tom Jantol, this piece demonstrates a visual direction that blends motion design, cinematic framing, and atmospheric world-building — an approach often used in documentary visuals, music-driven storytelling, and conceptual brand narratives.…This atmospheric 2.5D motion piece explores gothic sculpture aesthetics through cinematic composition and layered visual storytelling. Inspired by Victorian-era cemetery art, the project focuses on texture, mood, and spatial depth rather than traditional character animation.
Animated by award-winning filmmaker Tom Jantol, this piece demonstrates a visual direction that blends motion design, cinematic framing, and atmospheric world-building — an approach often used in documentary visuals, music-driven storytelling, and conceptual brand narratives.WW…
Cinematic Mixed-Media Animation — Emotional Narrative Visual Design (2D/3D Hybrid)
Project Overview:
This cinematic mixed-media project demonstrates how emotional storytelling and visual design can merge into immersive narrative experiences — ideal for film, music, and atmospheric brand storytelling.
Designed to evoke strong emotion, this piece demonstrates how to bring characters and whimsical worlds to life—perfect for book trailers, fantasy storytelling, and cinematic intros.
Key Techniques & Style:
Character-Driven Narrative: Focus on emotional expression and the protagonist's journey through a stylized world.
Hybrid Animation (2D/3D): Combinations of hand-drawn 2D character charm with the depth and lighting of 3D environments (Mixed Media). This technique creates a rich, "storybook come to life" aesthetic that is ideal for authors and narrative creators.
Atmospheric World-Building: utilizing particle effects, lighting, and texture to build an immersive setting that draws the viewer in immediately.
Perfect For:
Fantasy & Fiction Book Trailers
Narrative Promos
Emotional Storytelling
Cinematic Brand Storytelling
Atmospheric Visual Campaigns
Created by Tom Jantol
Watch the full video at :https://www.instagram.com/p/C84khsOCPa7/
Emotional Storytelling Narrative Promos
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brandstorytelling…Project Overview:
This cinematic mixed-media project demonstrates how emotional storytelling and visual design can merge into immersive narrative experiences — ideal for film, music, and atmospheric brand storytelling.
Designed to evoke strong emotion, this piece demonstrates how to bring characters and whimsical worlds to life—perfect for book trailers, fantasy storytelling, and cinematic intros.
Key Techniques & Style:
Character-Driven Narrative: Focus on emotional expression and the protagonist's journey through a stylized world.
Hybrid Animation (2D/3D): Combinations of hand-drawn 2D character charm with the depth and lighting of 3D environments (Mixed Media). This technique creates a rich, "storybook come to life" aesthetic that is ideal for authors and narrative creators.
Atmospheric World-Building: utilizing particle effects, lighting, and texture to build an immersive setting that draws the viewer in immediately.
Perfect For:
Fantasy & Fiction Book Trailers
Narrative Promos
Emotional Storytelling
Cinematic Brand Storytelling
Atmospheric Visual Campaigns
Created by Tom Jantol
Watch the full video at :https://www.instagram.com/p/C84khsOCPa7/
Emotional Storytelling Narrative Promos
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brandstorytellingWW…
"Children of Pain" – Award-Winning Mixed Media (3D & 2D) Music Video
Project Overview:
"Children of Pain" is a powerful, award-winning music video created for musician Vincere Sylph. Dedicated to innocent children affected by war, this project utilizes a unique blend of 3D environments and 2D artistic layers to convey a deeply emotional and socially impactful narrative.
Awards & Recognition:
Winner at the Social Shorts Festival in Antwerp.
The Craft & Our Role:
Co-created and animated by Tanja Subotic and director Tom Jantol. This project showcases our expertise in Mixed Media Animation, combining the depth of 3D modeling with the expressive soul of 2D art. We focused on cinematic visual storytelling, crafting shattered cityscapes and emotive character movements to translate the devastating reality of conflict into a professional artistic experience.
Why it matters for your project:
We specialize in creating animations that resonate. By blending 3D and 2D techniques, we offer a bespoke visual style that stands out from generic CGI. Whether you need an emotive music video or a narrative-driven short film, we bring award-winning quality and a unique artistic signature to your vision.
Watch the full video here:
https://youtu.be/gyfMdm_qjAI?si=wIcTW7wIuwJ5DjBH
Mixed Media Animation (3D & 2D) Cinematic Visual Storytelling Award-Winning Direction Dramatic / Social Impact Animation CGI & Artistic Compositing Music Video Production video explainervideo advert filmdirector animator videoeditor…Project Overview:
"Children of Pain" is a powerful, award-winning music video created for musician Vincere Sylph. Dedicated to innocent children affected by war, this project utilizes a unique blend of 3D environments and 2D artistic layers to convey a deeply emotional and socially impactful narrative.
Awards & Recognition:
Winner at the Social Shorts Festival in Antwerp.
The Craft & Our Role:
Co-created and animated by Tanja Subotic and director Tom Jantol. This project showcases our expertise in Mixed Media Animation, combining the depth of 3D modeling with the expressive soul of 2D art. We focused on cinematic visual storytelling, crafting shattered cityscapes and emotive character movements to translate the devastating reality of conflict into a professional artistic experience.
Why it matters for your project:
We specialize in creating animations that resonate. By blending 3D and 2D techniques, we offer a bespoke visual style that stands out from generic CGI. Whether you need an emotive music video or a narrative-driven short film, we bring award-winning quality and a unique artistic signature to your vision.
Watch the full video here:
https://youtu.be/gyfMdm_qjAI?si=wIcTW7wIuwJ5DjBH
Mixed Media Animation (3D & 2D) Cinematic Visual Storytelling Award-Winning Direction Dramatic / Social Impact Animation CGI & Artistic Compositing Music Video Production video explainervideo advert filmdirector animator videoeditorWW…
Eternal Love — Cinematic Character Performance Study
Eternal Love is a character-driven cinematic sequence focused on emotional performance and narrative intimacy.
The scene explores subtle facial expression, controlled lip-sync animation, and restrained camera movement to create a deeply personal moment between two characters set within an atmospheric winter environment.
Through moody lighting, layered depth of field, and environmental particle effects, the piece demonstrates a mature approach to character-centered storytelling in stylized 3D animation.
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atmosphericcompositing…Eternal Love is a character-driven cinematic sequence focused on emotional performance and narrative intimacy.
The scene explores subtle facial expression, controlled lip-sync animation, and restrained camera movement to create a deeply personal moment between two characters set within an atmospheric winter environment.
Through moody lighting, layered depth of field, and environmental particle effects, the piece demonstrates a mature approach to character-centered storytelling in stylized 3D animation.
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Unleash the Butterflies - blending 2D and 3D animation
The film depicts the coming to life of a stained glass window, blending 2D and 3D animation.
created by Tom Jantol video animator filmdirector videoeditor…The film depicts the coming to life of a stained glass window, blending 2D and 3D animation.
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