Ana Songel, a renowned stop-motion director and animator, calls Glasgow, Scotland her home. Two years ago, Ana was selected by the micro-budget film scheme "Little Pictures", a collaborative endeavour between GMAC Film and Screen Scotland, to create her inaugural commissioned stop-motion production, I MISS HUGS. This film has recently garnered significant attention, being screened in prestigious BAFTA and Oscar-qualifying film festivals.
Ana, a multifaceted freelance animator, is relentlessly augmenting her professional repertoire by concurrently working on her next stop-motion film, BEATLESS, which is being funded by the esteemed Screen Scotland initiative, Sharp Shorts.
As she navigates the creative process, Ana's artistic pursuits are characterized by an unwavering commitment to exploring the depths of profound emotions, skillfully conveyed through animated metaphors that expertly distill the complexities of human experience.
Drawing inspiration from a diverse array of sources, including her personal experiences, the world around her, and the natural world, Ana's artistic vision is a rich tapestry woven from the threads of her own unique perspective, creative passion, and unwavering dedication to her craft.
Through her work, Ana seeks to capture the essence of the human condition, using the medium of animation to convey the universal emotions, struggles, and triumphs that unite us all, ultimately creating a cinematic experience that is both deeply personal and universally relatable.
Ana's creative endeavors extend far beyond the realm of artistic expression, as she has also developed a remarkable talent for crafting captivating, high-energy stop-motion content for both regional and global brands. With an impressive ability to distill the essence of each client's unique identity, Ana skillfully weaves together bespoke animations that effectively communicate their message to a diverse range of audiences.
