Graafika is a hands-on, boutique studio founded by creative directors Daniel de Graaf and Isaiah King. We combine years of TV/film experience with our expertise in design, branding, art-making, and story-telling, We create design, animation and title solutions for documentary, scripted, branded and commercial projects. Collaborating closely with studios, directors and all facets of post-production, we bring to life custom motion graphics rooted in the narrative vision of our collaborators.
Daniel de Graaf
For more than a decade, Dan has been producing award winning design and animation packages for documentary TV & Film. Dan’s work and direction often extends beyond the conventional duties of the graphic artist : whether it’s collaborating with cinematographers and directors on in-camera work, or integrating with editorial teams in post production thereafter, Dan’s technical command and know-how of the entire production process has consistently ensured that wild ideas become reality. Dan is also a member of the NY Local 829 Scenic Artist Union, where he creates original motion graphics and video work for network dramas and feature films. He has been nominated for 7 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Title Design, and has won 5.
Isaiah King
Isaiah has been working within the arts industry his entire adult life. Raised in a rural artist community in Ontario, Canada, he developed an appreciation for craft and creative discipline at a young age.
His path led him to New York City where he has worked as a designer, animator, art director and an exhibiting artist for over a decade. A love of film and animation has focused his work over time, leading to motion graphics collaborations with top production companies and agencies in New York. Isaiah’s work draws on everything from German Expressionism to punk rock gig posters. He strives to combine art, design and film to create bold, memorable and expressive visual story-telling.
Steven Grant
Director, Producer
Kathy Kim
Movie Director
Richard West
Cameraman
