Nathan's story video transcript

Nathan speaking to camera throughout:

"As an animator I'm passionate about creating content that is a force for social change."

(Overlay footage from Nathan's 2D animation work: first person camera of a character looking at their hands; abstract shot of parents standing at foot of bed as worksheets are blown away; two people stand apart in a playground as others film on their phones) 

"During my time at Derby I've been able to produce work that is true to who I want to be, true to my vision, and reaches the audience that I want to reach."

(Overlay footage of Nathan drawing on a light board in a graphic design classroom)

"One of my interests is exploring mental health in young black men which I do through my mental roots podcast focused on the same subject."

(Overlay footage of Nathan speaking into a microphone and wearing headphones)

"I was commissioned by the BBC to create the first mental roots animation. With my tutor's support, I was able to tie this into my coursework."

(Overlay footage from Nathan's 2D animation work: arms with veins that resemble roots drop a mask which shatters on the floor; a group sitting on beanbags look into the first-person camera; we see the main character wiping a tear from their eye)

"My aim is to ensure there's more diversity in my industry. I want to help inspire more black people to work in animation."

(Overlay footage of Nathan working on computer animation using a drawing tablet, and then sketching drawn work on paper.

Overlay footage from Nathan's 2D animation work as a character jubilantly jumps in the air. Nathan is shown with a colourful overlay and a devil's tail on a stage backdrop)

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