Kevin Jackson's Portfolio

Kevin Jackson's Portfolio

 
BIO:
 
 " Specializing in screenwriting, 2D animation and Film Directing, I have worked on several award winning productions both live action and animation. I am the current President of the Jamaican Animation Nation Network, Marketing and Communications Director for the Jamaica Film and Television Association, Vice President of the Jamaica Fencing Federation and former Marketing Director for the Jamaica Design Association. Former chair on the animation program advisory committee for the University of Technology. Animation and script writing adjunct lecturer for the University of the West Indies, Northern Caribbean University and the Vocational Training Development Institute.

My journey started out back in 2003 when I started writing a novel. As time went by I realized just how difficult writing was. One thing that has always been said about me, is that I tell great stories. As time went by I focused on short stories and articles to keep my practice up and juices flowing.

In 2008 I was hired by Enhanced Realizm Studios and Night Vision Media as a freelance writer. I have written music video treatments, feature length scripts, short feature scripts, documentary narrations and animated series. Eventually I got the chance to direct and assistant direct a few films of my own.

In 2010 two of my short stories were publish in the Night Vision Media online magazine. One of those articles went on to be the most viewed item in their publication that year. Another article I wrote was published in the Jamaica Tuner Magazine and went on to be the most popular article that year in their publication as well.

In 2011 I attended Carimac to pursue their short course "Filming TV Commercials" where I landed the highest grade for my commercial concept which was a "Malta Ad".

AWARDS
2012 first place award for "Gone" in the Caribbean One Minute Mobile Film Festival.
2013 Best Animation "Runner" in the NCU Lignum Vitae Film Festival.
2013 Best Foley "Enter The BlackBerry" in the NCU Lignum Vitae Film Festival.
2015 Viewer's Choice Awards for best short film, "Heart Shaped Box" at GATFFEST
2016 Best Director "Heart Shaped Box" Lignum Vitae Film Festival Film Festival
2018 Best Animation Lignum Vitae Film Festival
2018 Best Actor Lignum Vitae Film Festival
2018 Best Screenplay Lignum Vitae Film Festival
2018 Best Animation GATFFEST
2018 Best Animation Columbus Black International Film Festival"
 

Date

30 January 2023

Professional Title:

2D Animation