Hi again, thanks for making it to the about page! If you’re here to get in touch, I’m always available to reach at nicky.j.francis@gmail.com

A little more about me, I’m a London (UK) based Animation Director and Animator, and have been working in the animation industry for over a decade. Getting here, I passed through both the London college of communication and Central St Martin’s animation courses.

In that time, I’ve created projects as an independent director and animator, providing clients with start to finish, hands-on creative input. If you’re curious about what I’m talking about, have a nosey around the commissions page. Can you find the film with Whoopi Goldberg’s voice?

If you are looking to commission animation but it’s all a bit unknown, I’ve outlined the basics of what a collaboration with me can look like under demystifying commissions on the commissions page.

I’ve also worked as a crew member on many wonderful projects for other directors and studios. You can check those pieces out on the crew page. Don’t miss a peek at a boy and his three furry friends.

If I’m not on a commercial project, you’ll most likely find me playing with my own ideas - using textures, colours, characters, and topics to express myself and explore storytelling. If you’re curious to see what that looks like, take a turn around the films page and make sure you say hi over on instagram @nickycity where I often post little updates

Finally, I’ve been lucky to teach part-time, sharing my knowledge with students and helping provide support for their launch into the creative industry.

Testimonials

“ I've worked with Nicky on various projects over the years and it has been an absolute pleasure. Her animations brought a new dimension to our theatre play at the Southbank Centre and the installation at London Design Biennale in 2018. She’s got a great mix of solid technical skills and a really distinctive creative style in 2D animation. She brings care, attention, and imagination to everything she works on. I love collaborating with her.”

Mariam Majid, award-winning writer and director

“ Nicky was brilliant to work with, thoughtful, talented and highly collaborative. Across projects for NHS and Jaguar Land Rover, she brought complex ideas to life with clarity, warmth and creativity. Her work elevated the final outcome and made a real difference to how the stories were understood and felt.”

Dawood Sufi, CEO & Co-Founder of Studio Exception