About

If you are into, wonderful, creatively diverse worlds and different styles of animation I am the person for you. I am dedicated to making work that is challenging and original and I love that you can cram so many ideas into short animated films. I run my own company but I am happy to work or collaborate with bigger companies too. 

I co-founded Pearly Oyster Productions making many successful and award winning animated films, including The Queens Monastery (BBC). I have also written, designed and illustrated books, for both adults and children.

I studied Graphic design at The Royal College of Art and currently live and work in London.

 

ScreenSkills Training Passport

Emma Calder has completed the following modules within the ScreenSkills Training Passport.

Tackling harassment and bullying at work

Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries

Find out more about the ScreenSkills Training Passport

Experience

  1. M.D

    Pearly Oyster Productions LTD. · Jan 1989 - Present

  2. Part Time Lecturer

    Surrey Institute · Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  3. Part Time Lecturer

    Surrey Institute · Jan 1990 - Jan 2000

  4. Animation and graphics

    Self employed · Jan 1984 - Jan 1989

Education and training

  1. MA RCA Graphic Design

    Royal College of Art · 1980 - 1983

  2. BA Hons Graphic Design

    London College of Printing · 1977 - 1980

  3. Qualification type unknown Field of study unknown

    Holland Park comprehensive · 1970 - 1975