ABIGAIL ASRINA
Is an animator, self-taught character designer, visual development artist, and filmmaker. Being an indigenous kid from Borneo Island, she connects deeply with storytelling. Her animated works are primarily driven by surrealism, escapism, and wacky experimental themes.
Abigail is currently building her career as an artist working in the animation industry and as a film director. She is based in Malaysia, with international clients from New Zealand and the UK. It took her a while to realize that there was an entire industry behind the animated movies she watched growing up. Her dreams include spearheading her own projects and getting her IPs out for everyone to enjoy (in festival circuits, commercial animation, or graphic novels). For now, she humbly learns from the more experienced creatives in the field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Calico. Art Director, R&D Studio, Kuala Lumpur. 2022 - Ongoing
The Golden Pig. Lead Visual Development Artist, MHM Productions, New Zealand. 2022 - Ongoing
Magic Adventures Mobile Game. Colourist, Rendering Artist. Zujabeast Studio & RECODED, Singapore. 2021 - 2022
Narey, Keeper of Tales. Art Director, Pusa Pasa Studio, Kuching. 2020 - Ongoing
Narey, Keeper of Tales. Art Director, Pusa Pasa Studio, Kuching. 2020 - Ongoing
EDUCATION
BA in Animation, First Class Honours 2020 (Middlesex University London) under Tun Taib Scholarship, Yayasan Sarawak.
She studied animation and film directing under BAFTA award-winning directors Jonathan Hodgson, Osbert Parker, Chris Shepherd and Disney Studios veteran animator Vincent Woodcock.
ANIMATION AWARDS / FEATURE
"Kayo' Aya" - Cardiff Animation Nights 2022 (United Kingdom)
"Narey, Keeper of Tales" - SEASCREEN Finalist Selection 2021 (Singapore)
"Kayo' Aya" - Official Selection at AniMate Film Festival 2021 (Australia)
"Kayo' Aya" - Featured Short at The Drive-In London 2021 (United Kingdom)
"Amelia Thornber" - Flintlock Theatre's "No Dogs" 2020 (Ireland & United Kingdom)
CONTACT
Come say hi! If you are looking to collab with me on your project, send me a quick email at
Come say hi! If you are looking to collab with me on your project, send me a quick email at
