Anaïs is a passionate stop motion model maker with a keen eye for detail and a deep love for the magic that is handcrafted storytelling. From art direction and character design to concept development, she creatively oversees the entire process, ensuring every visual element works in harmony whilst also being capable of functioning for purpose.
Skilled in sculpting, Mould-making, casting, painting, felting, creating patterns, sewing and lots and lots of gluing! She meticulously crafts each puppet and their world, assembling intricate sets and animatable props.
Anaïs thrives in collaborative environments, working closely with animators, designers, and directors to bring creative visions to life. With a strong understanding of materials and fabrication techniques, Anaïs adapts her approach to fit the project's time, budget, and creative visions and is dedicated to making stop-motion worlds feel tangible, lived-in, and bursting with life, down to the tiniest stitch.
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A showreel of my work as an Art Director and Model Maker for stop-motion animation. Covering concept and character design, puppet and prop fabrication, and the translation of ideas into tactile, animated realities. Music- I-Triumphant by Shaolin Dub is licensed
Anaïs is the co-creator, Art Director, and Head Model Maker of "MEAL DEAL", a stop-motion mockumentary developed in close collaboration with Niamh McArdel and Amy Mulcahy.
Stills from 'Meal Deal'
Stills from 'Meal Deal'
Stills from 'Meal Deal'
Stills from 'Meal Deal'
