The Path
An animated poem exploring the embedded memories of a forest filled with relationships. Directed, written, and animated by Michelle Hagewood. Music Performed by Gregory Rago and Amy Cavanaugh. Animated Text by Jonathan Marrs
2023
Official selection of the Hudson Valley Film Festival, Pouslbo Film Festival, Tacoma Film Festival, Chautauqua Reels, and Soundcheck PT Reels
A compilation of short looping and experimental animations exploring fantastical worlds.
A reel of short daily animations loosely organized around a theme of home and architecture.
A compilation of short experimental animations made as daily exercises.
Animating the heart of your story
I work with organizations and individuals to create poetic, attention-grabbing, and meaningful stories that interrupt the frenzy of online media and transport audiences into new visions. Whether it’s creating humor for a fundraising campaign, sharing an educational message through play, or slowing us down to connect with our humanity, I am dedicated to animation as a tool that helps us connect with our imagination and inner potentials.
Animated intro developed as part of a suite of assets for the April Sellers Dance Collective to launch and integrate into their newest touring production, ECHO, we are imperfect mortal beings. Created materials for a poster, Instagram, and their website. Animated using Toon Boom Harmony, hand-painted and hand-drawn textures. Graphic design by Betsy Donovan, music by Greg Schutte Music.
Selected as the 2023 Festival Artist for the Port Townsend Creative District’s Soundcheck to create the poster image and accompanying materials to promote on social media, banners, and website. Created with hand-drawn and hand-painted elements; composited and animated in Toon Boom Harmony.