Projects
Projects by Jessica Barborka: animation director, story artist, and 2d Generalist.
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Breaking Tension
I directed and produced Breaking Tension, a 2026 graduation film from Arts University Bournemouth, leading and collaborating with a team of over 30 artists to create the 2D/3D hybrid film. Alongside directing and producing, I worked as Story Lead, Compositing Lead, and a 2D/3D Generalist, contributing across the production pipeline and helping to shape the film’s storytelling, visual style, and overall execution.
Programs used: Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, Toon Boom Harmony, Blender, Substance Painter, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop

Lucy MagicMaker
This animated website banner was created for Devon-based author Lucy Magicmaker. Using my experience in compositing and project direction, I created a distinctive opening sequence inspired by her use of mixed media and watercolour, combining digital animation with a tactile, handcrafted aesthetic to complement her existing visual identity.
Programs used: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop

Favourite – Music Video VFX
I was tasked with creating the glowing character for the music video Favourite, working closely with the band to develop a unique and whimsical VFX style that complemented the video’s creative direction.
Program: Adobe After Effects

The Elevator
For The Elevator, I worked as both a Cleanup Artist and Compositor, collaborating closely with the team during the final stages of production to bring the project to life. My role involved managing 2D hand-painted details alongside 3D assets within a 3D camera space, ensuring the elements integrated seamlessly into the final shots.
Programs: Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe After Effects

Wrong Date
I worked as a Rough Animator on the 2025 graduation film Wrong Date, contributing to a project that combined a variety of animation techniques to create a distinctive and unique visual style.
Programs: Toon Boom Harmony

The Graveyard Shift
I worked as a trainee on The Graveyard Shift, where I gained hands-on experience in the cleanup animation process and developed my skills working within a professional animation production pipeline.

Kodak
Kodak was my high school graduation film, which I created entirely independently over the course of nine months. At over five minutes in length, the film combines photography and 2D animation to create a unique hybrid visual style, with me managing the entire project from concept and development through to final production.