I’m an animation student based in London, specializing in stop-motion animation, puppet fabrication, and set/model building. I enjoy bringing characters and mini worlds to life through detailed practical production—everything from armatures and sculpting to shooting, post-production, and storyboarding—so each project feels tangible and character-driven. Alongside my degree work, I’ve built and developed props and puppets for film projects, supported casting, and contributed to hands-on creative roles like set and puppet design. I’m especially motivated by character-based stop-motion storytelling and miniature environments, and I love turning ideas into real, watchable scenes through craft, film production teamwork, and visual storytelling.…

Ozge Karatas

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I’m an animation student based in London, specializing in stop-motion animation, puppet fabrication, and set/model building. I enjoy bringing characters and mini worlds to life through detailed practical production—everything from armatures and sculpting to shooting, post-production, and storyboarding—so each project feels tangible and character-driven. Alongside my degree work, I’ve built and developed props and puppets for film projects, supported casting, and contributed to hands-on creative roles like set and puppet design. I’m especially motivated by character-based stop-motion storytelling and miniature environments, and I love turning ideas into real, watchable scenes through craft, film production teamwork, and visual storytelling.…

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I’m an animation student based in London, specializing in stop-motion animation, puppet fabrication, and set/model building. I enjoy bringing characters and mini worlds to life through detailed practical production—everything from armatures and sculpting to shooting, post-production, and storyboarding—so each project feels tangible and character-driven.

Alongside my degree work, I’ve built and developed props and puppets for film projects, supported casting, and contributed to hands-on creative roles like set and puppet design. I’m especially motivated by character-based stop-motion storytelling and miniature environments, and I love turning ideas into real, watchable scenes through craft, film production teamwork, and visual storytelling.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Prop Maker
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Built stop-motion props for an in-person short film and worked on practical effects to support the production.
Fashion & Pattern Making Tutor
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Provided tutoring in fashion and pattern-making techniques, supporting students with practical creative work and development.
Film Casting Assistant
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Assisted with casting for a film production and supported casting activities as part of the production process.

Education

BA Animation at Middlesex University London
January 1, 2024 - September 23, 2026
CertHE Foundation to Design Media and Screen — Animation & Film at UAL London College of Communication
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Secondary Education at American Robert College of Istanbul
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Royal College of Art — Graphic Novel: Visual Storytelling short course
June 1, 2024 - September 23, 2026
International School of Creative Arts courses (Summer School program)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
UAL International Summer School (16–18 programme)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Other