Dena Springer (婷婷) is a biracial director, animator, & illustrator based in Chicago.
She works across art direction, visual development, 2D animation, and illustration to create surreal animations. Her work often blends found footage with hand-drawn animation to explore how identity, gender, and cultural roles shift depending on where you’re standing.
Her animated films have been screened at festivals such as GLAS Animation Festival, Cork International, and Ann Arbor Film Festival. She’s also worked with select clients like the NYT Times, The Atlantic, & Vans.
She can be reached out at info@denaspringer.com.
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