Biography

Director / Writer / Cinematographer

Writer and director of extraordinary content for an extraordinary world. Original independent features shorts, and special projects in collaboration with partners and studios around the world. Designs cinematography--camera, staging, and/or colour and lighting--that is story-driven, cohesive, and underscores the narrative and emotion. Highly-sought after story and script consultant known for her alchemical approach to deepening story, developing character, and reworking structure to bring out emotion, meaning, and entertainment.

Jericca Cleland is a passionate filmmaker bringing to life meaningful entertainment in animation and live action, fiction and documentary, film and television. Deeply compelled to bring original and adapted stories to life and make a profound difference in the world. The incredible medium of film can be filled with both entertainment and meaning... One does not exclude the other.

Also Co-Owner and CCO of award-winning Danish animation studio Nørlum .Teaches masterclasses and guest lectures internationally.
- IMDb mini biography by: Jericca Cleland

Accredited cinematographer with the Canadian Society of Cinematographers (csc).

Nominated for Outstanding Virtual Cinematography in an Animated Feature by the Visual Effects Society (2011).

Member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, Shorts & Feature Animation Branch.