Mentee Update: Jason Raymond

Titmouse Foundation wanted to take a moment to congratulate Jason Raymond (2022 Future Directors Program) on the successful funding of the MMANWU: Animated Short Film Kickstarter. Jason is part of the team as a storyboard artist and we can’t wait to see more of his work!

Here is an excerpt from the Kickstarter:

“The film follows Ogechi, a Nigerian-American teenager, as she travels back to Nigeria after the death of her grandfather. Riddled with grief, Ogechi’s mourning is interrupted when she’s confronted with an aspect of her culture she does not understand, forcing her to contend with her identity as both Nigerian and American. Centered around Igbo-Nigerian culture and traditions, Mmanwu mixes magical realism and horror to explore themes of grief, spirituality and cross-cultural understanding.”

Congrats again to the team!