@katejessopfilm: What advice do you have for other women in the industry?
Turn up, be reliable, be good to people.
Turn up, be reliable, be good to people.
When in recovery I won a bunch of awards for my comedy series then it was selected for development in the Berlinale Talent Lab also with myself as a director. I subsequently signed 5 distribution deals for my film work.
The lack of development of adult animation within the UK, currently there is only a Children’s Animation industry. The last time we had an adult animation series produced in the UK was Crapston Villa’s in the 90’s written and directed by Sarah Ann Kennedy. This was also the last time any animation series in the… Read More @katejessopfilm: What is your biggest concern with the future?
I came close to death in 2018 then after life saving surgery wrote my comedy series in recovery, which was then selected for development in the Berlinale Talent Lab.
I fell in love with moving image whilst doing visuals and music videos as part of Manchester’s (UK) club culture. When realised I could use my art skills to tell stories that’s when I became an animation filmmaker. I’ve worked in Poetry Film, Documentary, Narrative and Comedy!
Where can people find out more about you on social media? What is next for you in your career? You can find me on Instagram @officiallylogan, my upcoming series: @thebluelabseries What’s next is my series, The Blue Labyrinth-a continuation story from my first movie.
I don’t collect anything, however, I am a movie nerd. I have been known to watch Sherlock Holmes and king Arthur when I need inspiration. LOL
My advice would be to stay true to who you are. Don’t allow anyone to cause you to question what you believe, what you see and what you’re worth. I’ve learned that as women in any authoritative role, you will be tested and tried in ways that am man wouldn’t. It’s up to you to… Read More @officiallylogan @thebluelabseries: What advice do you have for other women in the industry?
My first movie premiered at NBC Studios at Rockefeller Center. Honestly, making that movie was such a stretch for me. I literally got on the job training as a writer, director, editor and one of the stars of the movie. For me, it pushed me to go beyond what I thought I could do and… Read More @officiallylogan @thebluelabseries: What is a successful moment in your career so far?
I don’t necessarily have a large concern for the future. The way my brain works (always in the future), I try to keep myself in the now. We can try to plan but God and life always have a way of letting you know who’s really in control. So, I guess my biggest concern would… Read More @officiallylogan @thebluelabseries: What is your biggest concern with the future?