[CAN-DUH-KEE] Kandeke is a play on kandake, an ancient Nubian word meaning "warrior queen." This word has an empowering attachment to well-respected, uncompromising women in ancient African civilization, the cradle of all civilization. We are universal, too.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Tomboy by Barb Taylor
Alex a 9 year old girl fights bullying and gender stereotypes. I was the director and producer. This film is based on a book by Karleen Pendleton Jiménez who worked closely with me on the video. We won Best Animation at Orlando Hispanic Film Festival, Best Web Animation at Savannah Animation Festival, CBC Canadian Reflections Award among others.
Other members of the crew include Wendy Parkin - Animation Supervisor and Co-Director, Tony Tarantini - Layout Supervisor, Alejandra Nuñez - Music, Eduardo Gonzalez - sound.
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