I am a background painter and artist, and I love creating worlds that my audiences can get fully immersed in. In addition to my work, I love baking, reading, and singing. During my undergrad, I have directed two short films, "Little Miss Unique" and "Two Halves of a Whole", both of which deal with my cultural identity. You can find these films on my Vimeo page! I am currently a grad student at Academy of Art University, where I'm studying visual development. I also volunteer with Rise Up Animation as a content researcher for their newsletter. You can find my work here: https://manalishukla.myportfolio.com/