Film maker and animation-focused storyteller based in Belfast, originally from Poland. I specialize in 2D animated filmmaking with strong attention to artistic detail, from script development to digital artwork and post-production workflows. I coordinate and manage short animated productions—working closely with producers and editors, handling version control and quality checks, and supporting promotion through social media, events, and partner collaborations.

Dorota Skupniewicz

Film maker and animation-focused storyteller based in Belfast, originally from Poland. I specialize in 2D animated filmmaking with strong attention to artistic detail, from script development to digital artwork and post-production workflows. I coordinate and manage short animated productions—working closely with producers and editors, handling version control and quality checks, and supporting promotion through social media, events, and partner collaborations.

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Film maker and animation-focused storyteller based in Belfast, originally from Poland. I specialize in 2D animated filmmaking with strong attention to artistic detail, from script development to digital artwork and post-production workflows.

I coordinate and manage short animated productions—working closely with producers and editors, handling version control and quality checks, and supporting promotion through social media, events, and partner collaborations.

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Language

Polish
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

2D Animator / Director / Screenwriter at Munk Studio
January 1, 2021 - Present
Working on a short animated film for the biggest Polish film organization, Munk Studio. Responsibilities include managing the crew, maintaining contact with the co-producer, preparing interview questions to support the script (the film character is a fictionalized documentary subject), creating script versions, and handling the digital art form in Adobe. I also maintain file organization and verify the quality of all project versions. Additional duties cover social media, events and promotion activities, editing and collaborating with a second editor and other departments, and coordinating with different organizations regarding fundraising and information sharing. I ensure deadlines are met for both personal tasks and the overall team delivery.
2D Animator, Director, Screenwriter at Munk Studio (Polish Film Organization for Young Directors)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Working on a short animated film for the biggest Polish film organization, Munk Studio. Manage a crew, maintain contact with the co-producer, prepare interview material that forms the basis of the script (fictionalized documentary premise), create multiple script versions, and handle the digital art version in Adobe. Maintain file organization and verify the quality of all project versions. Manage social media, events, and other promotional activities. Collaborate with the second editor and other departments. Coordinate with different organizations regarding fundraising and spreading information about the project, and ensure deadlines are met for both the role and the whole team.
2D Animator, Director, Screenwriter at Munk Studio / Polish Filmmakers Association
January 1, 2021 - Present
Work on a short-animated film for the Polish film organization; manage crew; coordinate with co-producer; prepare interviews for the film script; develop script versions; oversee digital art assets in Adobe; organize project files; manage social media, events and project promotion; collaborate with editors and other departments; coordinate fundraising and outreach; ensure deadlines are met.
2D Animator, Director, Screenwriter at Munk Studio
January 1, 2021 - Present
Work on a short-animated film for the biggest Polish Film Organization, Munk Studio. Manage crew, prepare interviews for the basis of the script (the movie character is fictionalized documentary), create all script versions, handle art for the digital versions in Adobe, keep file order and quality checks, and manage social media, events, and other promotion for the project; ensure all deadlines.
Assistant editor / production support (Freelance assistance) at SOHO Film Studio / Media Challenge (Poznań)
July 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019
Edited, composed, and animated short videos for conferences, social events, and weddings. Assisted with production and post-production tasks.
Media / Video Assistant (Assistant and editorial tasks) at Freelance / Studio production (as part of courses/assistance)
July 1, 2014 - December 1, 2019
Assistance and editing: editing, composition, and animation of short videos for conferences, social events, and weddings; helping production and post-production.
Assistant and Editor at SOHO Film Studio / Media Challenge, Poznań (Poland)
July 1, 2014 - December 1, 2019
Editing, composition, and animation of short videos for conferences, social events and weddings; production and postproduction support; assistance in project delivery.
Animator / Freelance Artist (various projects) at Freelance
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2022
Participated in multiple projects during and after studies, including video clips and short works. Examples: Cara Dalla t ‘Parole’ (2022), H ańba ‘Milczę’ (2019), Hoszp it a l ‘Anulu j’ (2015), Dzwon ek do dr z w i ‘Re-Toruń sp ekcja’ (2015), Zdalnie Sterowane ‘O je dno w ię cej’ (2014). Responsibilities varied from social media handling and script work to editing and digital artwork versions using Adobe tools.
Animation/Editing Assistant (Support and Editing) at Extra Dpt Agency
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019
Assisted in editing, composing, and animating short videos for conferences, social events, and weddings. Supported production and post-production workflows, including required office tasks and production coordination related to video screenings and events.
Freelance Projects (Animator / Writer / Editor / Digital Art)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2022
Freelance contributions to short films and related digital work, including Cara Dallat ‘Parole’ (2022), Hańba ‘Milcze’ (2019), Hospodital ‘Anuluje’ (2015), Dzwonek do drzwi ‘Re-Toruń sp ekcja’ (2015), and Zdalnie Sterowane ‘O jednowięce j’ (2014). Responsibilities varied across social media support, script writing and editing, and digital art versions using Adobe.
Freelance Projects (Animation / Script / Editing / Adobe digital art)
January 1, 2014 - Present
Freelance animation-related projects during studies and after graduation, mostly including video clips. Responsibilities varied across social media handling, script writing and editing, and creating/handling digital art for versions using Adobe tools.
PR Team Member / Festival Support at Tofiifest Film Festival
April 1, 2012 - July 20, 2012
Handled reservations and events for film industry guests, prepared media articles, supported required office work, and managed guest-related logistics. Helped with organizing movie screenings.
Organizer and Coordinator (Short Animated Film Festival) at Tofiifest Film Festival
April 1, 2012 - July 20, 2012
Coordinated script and realization of short-animated film festival editions. Maintained relationships with sponsors and providers, handled festival administration matters, grants, and formalities, hosted screenings, and supported marketing and social media activities.
Team Member
April 1, 2012 - July 20, 2012
Handled reservations and events for film-industry guests. Prepared articles for the media and managed required office work. Supported hosting of screenings and ensured guest coordination for film-industry events.
Organizer and Coordinator at Tofifest Film Festival
April 1, 2012 - July 20, 2012
Scripted and realized short-animated film festival events. Managed relations with sponsors and providers, handled administrative matters, grants and formalities, hosted screenings, and coordinated marketing and social media presence.
PR Team Member at Tofifest Film Festival
April 1, 2012 - July 20, 2012
Handled reservations and events for film-industry guests; prepared articles for media; managed required office work; supported film-industry guest coordination; and assisted with movie screenings hosting.
Organizer and Co-ordinator (Film Festival: script and realization) at Tofifest Film Festival
April 1, 2012 - July 20, 2012
Organized and co-ordinated a short-animated film festival: maintained relationships with sponsors and providers, handled administrative matters including grants and formalities, hosted screenings, and took care of marketing and social media. Owned festival coordination responsibilities including grant/application workflows and on-the-ground hosting.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Animation at University of the Arts Poznań, Poland
January 11, 2030 - June 6, 2015
Master’s degree in Animation (Screenwriting) at University of the Arts Poznań, Poland
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026
Short course in Screenwriting at Ian Carson Writing Course
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2019
Toon Boom Animation Course at Toon Boom Animation (Belfast)
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2025
Master's degree in Animation at University of the Arts Poznań, Poland
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2018
Bachelor's degree in Animation at University of the Arts Poznań, Poland
January 11, 2030 - June 6, 2015
Postgraduate studies in Animation at University of the Arts Poznań, Poland
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026
Master’s degree in Animation at University of Fine Arts in Poznań
January 1, 2016 - June 16, 2018
Postgraduate studies in the process at University of Fine Arts Poznań
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2026
Bachelor’s degree in Screenwriting (Animation) at MAFilm Academy
June 6, 2015 - August 19, 2026
Half-year writing course at University of Fine Arts Poznań
July 9, 2019 - August 19, 2026
Toon Boom Animation course at Write Here (Belfast)
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2025
Master’s degree in Animation at University of Fine Arts in Poznań
January 1, 2016 - June 16, 2018
Postgraduate studies in the process at University of Fine Arts Poznań
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2026
Bachelor’s degree at MA Film Academy
June 6, 2015 - June 6, 2015
Writing course (half-year) at University of Fine Arts Poznań
July 9, 2019 - August 19, 2026
Master’s degree in Animation at University of Fine Arts in Poznań
January 1, 2016 - June 16, 2018
Postgraduate studies in the process at University of the Arts Poznań / Poland
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2026
Bachelor’s degree in Animation at AMAFILM Academy
June 6, 2015 - August 19, 2026
Writing course at University of the Arts Poznań / Poland
July 9, 2019 - August 19, 2026
Toon Boom Animation course at Write Here (Belfast)
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2025
at Clothcata (Cardiff)
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2026
N/A (scholarship for promising artist) at Kuyavian-Pomeranian Region (funded by the President of Toruń)
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2026

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Animation
January 11, 2030 - June 6, 2015
Master’s degree in Animation (Screenwriting)
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026
Short course in Screenwriting
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2019
Toon Boom Animation Course
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2025
Toon Boom Animation Course
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026
Half-year Writing Course
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2019
Scholarship for Promising Artist (Kujawsko-Pomorskie Region)
January 1, 2014 - August 19, 2026
Animation, Masters graduate
June 16, 2018 - August 19, 2026
Writing / Animation-related course (Toon Boom Animation course, Claycat Academy)
March 1, 2025 - August 19, 2026
Scholarship for Promising Artist (Kuyavian-Pomeranian Region)
January 1, 2014 - August 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization