DAVAN HOWARD
Director | Animation | Design
DavanHoward.com | DavanHoward68@gmail.com
Experience
Sever : The Red String, Independent Film — Writer / Director / Animator
August 2023 - May 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Managed the supervision schedules of staff and lead mentorship for student leaders
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn NY— Resident Advisor (RA)
August 2023 - May 2025
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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

