Animation Director · Illustrator · Director · Animator
I like the tension of using digital tools to create something that feels tactile and imperfect.
I'm not really interested in images or stories that feel too cute, safe or comforting.
Sometimes it feels genuinely dystopian, the way we adapt so quickly to things that should probably horrify us.
The article profiles animation director and illustrator Christa Jarrold, who creates 3D worlds that blend handmade textures with digital precision. Based in Margate, she uses tools like Cinema 4D and VR sculpting to craft tactile, imperfect imagery that explores the tension between warmth and unease. Her short film 'Mucky' exemplifies her approach, combining humour and darkness to comment on modern anxieties.
Motionographer reports that London-based creative studio Jelly has added three new directors—Corey Langelotti, Sophie Koko Gate, and Christa Jarrold—to its global roster. Executive Creative Director Charlie Sells describes the trio as inventive storytellers who bring unique perspectives to the studio’s international offering.
The article spotlights Kyle Platts’ new animated short 'Behavey Gravy', a satirical 2D film that humorously critiques influencer culture and consumerism. Produced with Strange Beast, the film blends absurd comedy with social commentary, featuring a mix of 2D and 3D animation techniques. It’s Nice That’s Paul Moore explores Platts’ creative process, inspirations, and the film’s surreal narrative about a girl obsessed with magical gravy.