Dariya Merkhanova

Developed the visual world for the short film, participated in the development of characters and locations, color script and the subsequent process of developing backgrounds. Supervised the entire visual part of the film, guiding background designers and concept artists.

Finished as a finishing animator during the layout process in creating animation for a feature film. Later completed final animation of objects and visual effects (VFX).

Directed a full-length animated movie, overseeing all aspects of production from initial concept development to final release. Managed the animation pipeline, coordinating pre-production (storyboarding, concept design), production (character animation, scene layout), and post-production (editing, sound design) phases. Supervised the animation process, providing feedback on animation quality, timing, and character performance to ensure consistency and high standards. Managed project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring the movie was completed on schedule and within financial constraints.