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DAVAN HOWARD

Director | Animation | Design
DavanHoward.com | DavanHoward68@gmail.com 

Experience

 

Sever : The Red String, Independent Film — Writer / Director / Animator

August 2023 - May 2025

  • Produced a 4 minute 2D Animated film from concept to completion, including management of a small production team 

 

The Diva Magazine, Independent magazine —  Photo Editor / Writer / Art Director 

October 2024 - December 2024

  • Created a self-led drag magazine inspired by personal artistry and family influence, serving as both creative director and subject

 

The Fisherman's Lullaby, Brooklyn NY - Animation Color Assistant

June 2025 - August 2025

  • Prepared and colored animation assets to ensure visual consistency and meet project deadlines.

 

Center for Popular Democracy PSA, Brooklyn NY — Project Manager / Production Assistant

October 2023 - December 2023

  • Organized and managed a nonprofit Housing PSA and contributed to production through background design, compositing, video editing, voice acting, and audio engineering.

 

Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts, Long Island NY - Supervision Assistant

June 2025 - August 2025

  • Managed the supervision schedules of staff and lead mentorship for student leaders

 

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn NY— Resident Advisor (RA)

August 2023 - May 2025

  • Provided guidance and peer support to residents, organized community events, and upheld residential policies and regulations.

Skills

Software : Toon Boom Harmony - Story Board pro - Photoshop - After Effects - Adobe Premiere - Adobe Illustrator - Pro Tools - Maya - Clip Studio Paint - Microsoft Office - G Suite 


Skills: Visual Development - Background Painting - Character Design - Concept Art - Color Design - Prop Design - Audio Engineering - 2D Animation - Compositing - Video Editing - Visual Development - Photo Editing - Screen Writing - Project Management - Asset Management - 

Education

Pratt Institute - BFA 2D Animation - Brooklyn, NY | August 2021 - May 2025

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