and the Sky
Artist Nicole McDonald leads a multi disciplinary studio investigating how storytelling thrives from audience participation. In parallel to her work in games, film, advertising, and the art world she writes and directs her own independent interactive films that push the boundaries of what’s possible in the interactive space.
Her innovative work has premiered at the 59th La Biennale di Venezia, Sundance Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival, Future of Storytelling and in 2019 was awarded an Artist in Residence at Disney’s StudioLAB. She has pioneered conversation around developing interactive stories, the role of AI in the animation pipeline, and how to develop connective emotional stories that are impactful, in a time where we need it most: at Google Sandbox, SXSW, Off Festival, Digital Design Days, and Engadget Alternate Realities.
For the last five years, Nicole has been developing interactive films that examine interactive character development, emotional responsiveness, and examining ways to create a bond between character and our audience. Her passion is to create interactive films that are accessible to the mass audience. Believing that the magic of interactive is for all.
Please reach out and say hello@nicolemcdonald.com
CONCEPTS PAST + PRESENT
DREAM TEAM
I've been more than fortunate to work with an amazing group of people, who have enhanced my work and projects in immeasurable ways. You should check them all out and work and play and grow and laugh together (as they are all not only beyond talented, they are pure joy to work with).
DAVID MCFARLAND is an amazing Director of Photography whose knowledge is endless and willingness is humbling. A true painter of light.
KC AUSTIN is a ridiculously talented creative developer with a meticulous eye.
TAY STRATHAIRN is a music composer who has the ability to literally make your vision sing.
STEVIE LAUX is an amazing creative mind (creative direction, art direction, editor, you name it).
ANITA FONTAINE is a delightful and masterful creative mind with crazy interactive chops.
JESSICA HUNDLEY is an amazing creative force (a writer, a filmmaker, a doer).
JULIA MARKIEWICZ is a writer and ACD, she also is a dream collaborator.
AMY JO DIAZ is an mulit-talented art director and artist (she makes things happen above and beyond).
CANDICE BIRNS is THE hair stylist that you want to work with (never mind that you'll fall madly in love with her).
HEATHER CVAR is a highly talented make-up artist (and is totally in it to win it).
JASMINE ALBUQUERQUE is a seriously creative choreographer and dancer (she is one of the members of Wife, they are mind blowing).
RYAN HEFFINGTON is a force of nature in the dance community (he choreographed the very famous sia, chandelier video).