Annushka Almendros

Owned and creatively executed the social media strategy for Matt Braly’s Clara and the Below Kickstarter campaign, which exceeded funding within 8 minutes, expanded audience to 10K+ followers, and established a fanbase for future success. Sourced opportunities to optimize scalable growth across partnerships, outreach, product, and other lines of business. Contributed to discussions on studio vision, content strategy, and establishing a foothold in the emerging indie animation business.

Oversaw day-to-day creative across all production and cross-functional stages on 20+ animated projects in development, current series, and additional verticals (social media, publishing, games, consumer products). Reviewed and approved all creative deliverables; collected department feedback to ensure quality, brand alignment, and stakeholder satisfaction. Fielded pitches, books, and IP to identify development opportunities. Built relationships with representation and talent to staff productions with writers, directors, and artists. Credits include Mermicorno: Starfall, Wonderoos, Surf’s Up: The Series, Hello Kitty and Ace Attorney pitches; produced transmedia properties (Abrams graphic novels, Roblox game, toys, and licensed products).

Managed schedules and daily production of development assets (visual designs, key art, exploratory storyboards, sizzle reels, pilots, and other pitch materials) on 25+ projects. Partnered with executives and creators across content development to support projects through all production stages—script, art, storyboard, record, edit, animation, and retakes. Notable shows include StuGo, Zombies: The Re-Animated Series, and Playdate with Winnie the Pooh.