Olga Makarchuk signs with NERD Productions

Animation director Olga Makarchuk has joined the NERD Productions talent roster. 

Renowned for her ability to blend traditional approaches with digital techniques, NERD says that Makarchuk loves to tell stories that are playful and bold, citing her endless intrigue at the possibilities of how animation can transform even the most complicated stories into something captivating. 

Aside from her award winning films Makarchuk has directed films for The New York Times, Stripe, BBC, Greenpeace, School of Life and Oxford University Museums, among others.

"I am super-thrilled to join NERD’s roster and share the company of its super-talented directors and artists," said Makarchuk. "For me, quite a major reason for joining was their impressive support of female directors, as well as passion for handcrafted animation and powerful stories! It’s this optimistic approach to collaborating and craft that has me eager to start working together.”

"We always seek to find talent who have a unique creative outlook and a collaborative spirit," added Milana Karaica, Founder & Producer of NERD Productions. "Olga possesses both in abundance. Her distinctive style feels fun, engaging and memorable as well as entertaining and I'm so excited to bring yet another gifted director to our family."