mirandachurch23@gmail.com | miranda@mecr.design
skills + experience: Creative Direction | Art Direction | Project Management & Production | Design & Illustration | Concept Development | Video Editing | Animation & Motion Graphics | Visual Storytelling
agencies + studios: Explainly | GameSpot & ViacomCBS / Paramount | FBE | Hot House Productions / Adult Swim
education: Dodge College at Chapman University | BFA in Animation & Digital Arts | Minor in Game Development | Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s Scholar, Provost’s List | President of the Chapman Animation Student Association | Student Volunteer at CTN Expo, the Noriko Foundation, and ACM SIGGRAPH
"I’ve seen first hand her natural artistic talent, terrific work ethic, collaborative energy, and inventive imagination. She’s also one of the most dependable, trustworthy, and reliable young people I have worked with. She is a self-starter and gets things done with enthusiasm." - Reference from Bill Kroyer, Director & Academy Award nominee
"Ben and Miranda did an outstanding job creating our educational video. They were professional, responsive, and the end product was completed on time and exceeded our expectations. Overall, it was a great experience working with the Explainly team and we look forward to creating additional videos in the future." - Review from Chris Simard, Executive Director, J.P. Morgan
Gold Davey Award for 'TaylorMade Golf' Commercial in Best Use of Animation Category (2024)
Silver Davey Award for 'CLEAR: Verified' in Direct Marketing Video Category (2024)
Gold Telly Award for 'Albertsons, Safeway, & Vons Sincerely Health' Animated Online Commercial (2024)
Bronze Telly Award for 'Hiveworks Mead' Animated Promotional Video (2024)
Gold Davey Award for 'Edifi' Animated Video for Educational Organization (2023)
Gold Davey Award for 'Zero Networks' Animated Video for Cybersecurity Company (2023)
Gold Muse Creative Award for 'AVG Greenlight' Animated Video on Sustainable Energy (2023)
Gold AVA Award for 'Cupcake Vineyards' Interactive Video Campaign (2023)
Gold Telly Award in Non-Broadcast Animation for 'Go Solo' Short Film (2022)
Gold Davey Award in Film & Video: Sustainability for 'Compassion In World Farming' Animated Video (2022)
IEEE GameSIG Award Winning Team 'Best Game Made for Kids' (2020)
Dean's Scholar Award & Provost's List at Chapman University's Dodge College of Film & Media Arts (2017)
National Gold Medal in Digital ArtNational Gold Medal in Digital Art Issued by Scholastic National Art Awards (2017)
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