about
jane kent is the creative force behind the sweetspot. curious about the world around us, jane enjoys the process and possibilities of bringing a story or a topic to life and values craftsmanship, integrity, and authenticity. jane is all about creating works that are innovative, engaging, and intriguing.
drawing from a background in 2D hand drawn animation and factual filmmaking, jane has solid storytelling skills, and talents behind a camera, a drawing board, and a mouse. jane also has a background in science communication, visual arts, as well as conservation (and sometimes finds the sweetspot in combining all of these interests).
finding the sweetspot between art & science, music and moving image, and natural history and comedy
moving image experience
Dynamic Planet,Our Big Blue Backyard 3, Saved from Shark and various WIP, production research and logger 2022-2023 NHNZ
moving images internship, research, and pre-production 2018-2019 , NHNZ
various student short films on a broad range of topics, 2018
Zippy Adventure Stories; 2000, production support, Zippitoons, 1996–1997, in-betweener, Gnome Productions
All Round (pilot), 1997, in-betweener, Gnome Productions
Hairy Maclary, 1996, assistant animation, Gnome Productions
Timon & Pumbaa, Quack Pack, Pith Possum, 1995–1996, cel-painter, Gnome Productions
Additional experience in providing pre application advice and processing consent applications for filming activities (including large film sets).
training
Postgraduate Diploma in Science Communication and Natural History Filmmaking, Otago University, 2018
Diploma in Jewellery Design, Whitireia Community Polytechnic, 2007 , plus various jewellery short courses 2000–2004
want to see more? check the sweetspot portfolio here