Draft:Adriel Meka
 | Draft article not currently submitted for review.
This is a draft Articles for creation (AfC) submission. It is not currently pending review. While there are no deadlines, abandoned drafts may be deleted after six months. To edit the draft click on the "Edit" tab at the top of the window. To be accepted, a draft should:
It is strongly discouraged to write about yourself, your business or employer. If you do so, you must declare it. Where to get help
How to improve a draft
You can also browse Wikipedia:Featured articles and Wikipedia:Good articles to find examples of Wikipedia's best writing on topics similar to your proposed article. Improving your odds of a speedy review To improve your odds of a faster review, tag your draft with relevant WikiProject tags using the button below. This will let reviewers know a new draft has been submitted in their area of interest. For instance, if you wrote about a female astronomer, you would want to add the Biography, Astronomy, and Women scientists tags. Editor resources
Last edited by WereSpielChequers (talk | contribs) 51 days ago. (Update) |
Adriel Meka is a Canadian-American illustrator and animator. He was born in Montréal, Québec, Canada, grew up in the States, and graduated with a degree in animation from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Upon finishing an MFA in animation from the University of Southern California, he has worked at studios such as Nickelodeon, Disney TV, Monkey Paw Productions, and Sony Animation on the hit shows Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, Monster High, and Bubble Guppies. Adriel has also become known for directing the animated short film, Camp Kona, and for his published works as an illustrator on the children's books I am A Triathlete, Gary and the Great Inventors, and Kulu the Wise Turtle
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Bubble Guppies ( TV Series ) | Production Intern[1] |
| 2022 | Monster High ( TV Series ) | Asset Production Assistant[2] |
| 2023 | Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur ( TV Series) | Designer, Production Intern[3] |
| Year | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Nido | Background Painter[4] |
| 2020 | Slam Magazine Voting PSA | Co-Director |
| 2023 | Camp Kona ( Animated Short ) | Director[5] |
| 2023 | Saturday ( Short Film) | Graphics[6] |
| Year | Title | Category | Work | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 59th Chicago International Film Festival | Best Animated Film | Camp Kona | Nominee[7] |
Published Works
[edit]| Year | Title | Author | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Gary and the Great Inventors: It's Laundry Day | Akura Marshall | Illustrator |
| 2020 | I am a Triathlete | Nia Obotette | Illustrator |
| 2021 | Kulu, the Wise Turtle | Brenda Mveng and Dr. Kwaku Ofori-Ansa | Illustrator |
Articles and Publications
[edit]Adriel has been featured in several media outlets including ShoutOut LA, Canvas Rebel, and Bold Journey surrounding his artistic career. Upon the release of his short film Camp Kona he has also received coverage about the film making experience. He has also made guest appearances on podcasts and talkshows.
| Year | Platform Title | Publication | Article |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | ShoutOut LA | Illustrator & Animator] | Read Article |
| 2023 | Voyage LA | Rising Stars Meet: Adriel Meka | Read Article |
| 2023 | ShoutOut LA | Illustrator & Animator] | Read Article |
| 2023 | Canvas Rebel | Meet Adriel Meka | Read Article |
| 2023 | Bold Journey | Meet Adriel Meka | Read Article |
| 2023 | Chicago International Film Festival | Shorts 9: Family Friendly Animation - Better Together | Read Article |
| 2023 | Borrego Springs Film Festival | 5Q's w/Adriel Meka "Camp Kona" Director | Read Article |
| 2024 | Utah international Film Festival | Behind the scenes of the Animated adventure “Camp Kona” | Read Article |
| Year | Title | Host | Format | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Behind the Wheel Podcast | Derek Oxley | Podcast | Guest Speaker[8] |
| 2023 | The Film School Experience Podcastt | Adriel Meka Behind the Scenes look into Animation School | Matthew Beavers | Podcast | Guest Speaker |
| 2024 | Movie Talk With PressPlay Cinema (2024) | Rose Sanchez | Talk Show | Guest Speaker[10] |
External Links
[edit]https://www.instagram.com/arekusan_meka/
References
[edit]- ^ "Adriel Meka | Additional Crew, Actor, Director". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
- ^ "Adriel Meka | Additional Crew, Actor, Director". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
- ^ "Adriel Meka | Additional Crew, Actor, Director". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
- ^ Promes, Nadine (2017-05-12), Nido (Animation, Short), Rooftop Animation, retrieved 2024-06-06
- ^ Meka, Adriel (2023-07-26), Camp Kona (Short, Mystery), Jay Black, Grace Robinson, Adriel Meka, retrieved 2024-06-06
- ^ Boykin, Razzaaq, Saturday (Short, Drama), Palmer Ashe III, Sharon Banfield, Opal Besson, BLK MGC Content, retrieved 2024-06-06
- ^ "Adriel Meka - Awards". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
- ^ "Adriel Meka by Behind The Wheel Podcast". Spotify for Podcasters. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
- ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
- ^ Movie Talk with PressPlay Cinema (2024-03-28). How These Animators Broke Into Disney & Nickelodeon | Movie Talk. Retrieved 2024-06-06 – via YouTube.