Sara works with a variety of artists writers, directors, and creators in the development stage to produce creative pitches and scripts for TV and film. She works with producer Cheryl Bayer to review prospective scripts and properties, give feedback, and determine the next steps. She gives creative input and edits on current television and film projects from script notes and story edits to overall design notes and casting choices. Sara reaches out to, connects with, and acquires talent from writers to actors to crew for TV and Film productions. She works with directors, writers, and producers to transform their vision into gorgeous pitch decks for productions. She has hones problem-solving and multitasking skills, balancing multiple productions at once, working with the cast, and booking locations and equipment for production. Sara is currently working as an associate producer on several projects in various stages of development including the following: (all the linked pitch decks are Sara’s work)Sold Television Shows that she’s worked on Include: Camp Nadahala and the acclaimed short film Swipe NYCSara is currently working as an associate producer on several projects in various stages of development including:-Keep This To Yourself Scripted Teen drama mystery-Blue Town- animated adult sitcom-70’s a roller Disco Movie- Day in the life teen film-Hollow Men- Indie Action film-Rover in Space- Animated Preschool show-Everything’s Bigger in Texas- kids animated action show-Christie on Retreat- Comedy Self-Discovery Film

As the Director of Creative Production at Living Popups Sara has led the Animation and Art Direction for upwards of 20 projects across 8 different shipped apps.She designs and ensures the execution of the creative vision for each project. This work includes being responsible for Illustration, Character Design, Concept Art, Art Direction, Assistant Direction of AR, Hand 3D Character and Asset Animation, 3D Animation Clean up, Motion Capture, Character and Asset Turn Arounds, Script Supervision, Edits, and Notes. Sara acquires, Coordinates, works with, and directs a multitude of talent, from writers to 3D modelers to A-List actors (such as Bryan Cranston, LeVar Burton, and Steven Root).As Lead 3D Animator, Sara creates high-quality gameplay and cinematic animations using hand key animation and motion capture data using Maya. She works with the director and technical director in a highly collaborative environment to plan and block design and the creative direction of each shot & scene. Animates a variety of facial expressions and performancesAs the Director of Creative Development, she works with the CEO, seasoned entertainment exec, and Producer Cheryl Bayer, to review prospective scripts and properties, give feedback and determine the company’s next steps. Works with a variety of artists in the development stage to produce creative pitches for tv and film. Gives creative input and edits on current television and film projects from script notes and story edits to design notes. Sold Television Shows Include: Keep This to Yourself and Camp Nadahala and Short Film Swipe NYCSome additional responsibilities includeCreating/monitoring production schedules, Crafting pitch decks; Casting; Overseeing freelance/contractor payroll; Production runs; 3D Animation.

Interpreted written reports into the practical visual development of 3D models and scenes.Contributed to the delivery of over a dozen projects: Staging, lighting, modeling and key frame3D Animation for a multitude of sequences on a production schedule.

Worked in a team on pre-vis work to develop and create functional assets and characters for the company’s educational game Changelab.Helped visualize and brainstorm game’s playability and overall design.

Created full Animation in After Effects; Worked through entire Animation Pipeline.Designed, illustrated assets, and edited animated short film, which boosted company brand.

Used Adobe Suite to visualize and generate Marketing Materials.Coordinated Marketing relations. As a graphic designer, I designed business cards, flyers, banners, calendars, websites, etc.for over forty realtors.

Contract Animation work: created a 2D informational video for their site to boost brand as well as to create 20+ character avatars for their cliental.

2D Animation, Pre-vis & Motion Graphics:Conceptualized, digitally painted, & produced clean characters.