Meet Monique
With over a decade of experience in creative content writing, video production, and project management, Monique has become a luminary in the film industry. Monique's career spans prestigious studios such as Skydance Animation, Netflix Feature Animation, Zero VFX, and Blue Sky Studios, where her multicultural perspective and keen attention to detail have contributed to the creation of globally acclaimed animated content.
How I Work
I believe in collaboration, clarity, and empowering creatives to make informed decisions. Whether I’m managing pipelines or mentoring new talent, I approach every project with empathy and precision.
Transparent Communication
Inclusive Storytelling
Creative Problem-Solving
My Journey
- 2015: Broke into animation production
- 2015–2018: Worked on Ice Age: Collision Course, Ferdinand, Spies in Disguise & Nimona at Blue Sky Studios
- 2018: Launched podcast #SimplyRobotix
- 2018: Cofounded DiverseToons
- 2019-2022: Worked on Escape from Hat, With Kind Regards from Kindergarden, and Leo at Netflix Animation Studios
- 2022–2022: Worked on Challengers at ZeroVFX
- 2023 – Present: Worked on Spellbound, Flink’s Pigeons Problems, and Swapped, and currently on two unannounced feature films at Skydance Animation
- 2023: Became Director of Communications at Black N Animated
- 2024: Produced first independent animated short film, Marvelous Gift
- 2024: Began consulting on short films and creating animation management content
- 2025: Produced animated short film, Remember The Rats
- 2025: Became Co-Director at Black N Animated
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Animation consists of a series of static images presented in rapid sequence to create the illusion of motion. There are a number of ways to animate: drawing by hand (flipbook), drawing and painting on transparent celluloid, stop-motion, or using a computer to create two-dimensional or three-dimensional images. While each method uses different techniques, all animation methods are based on the same concepts of how to fool the eye.
Before you jump into shooting a scene or animating, drawing storyboards can help you test shot ideas and plan everything out. Storyboards are an important part of filmmaking, and you don’t even have to know how to draw to make them. We’ll walk you through the fundamentals of storyboarding, the best practices for setting up memorable scenes, and how to get better at drawing them!
Looking for a fun and creative way to express yourself? Try making an animated short film! Animation is perfect for those who like to draw and have a director’s eye. There are many styles of animation, and starting with a short film is a great way to practice different animation techniques and develop a signature style. Making an animated film takes time and patience, but with some guidance, you can have an awesome film to show all your friends.
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