A major creative milestone for our studio as we prepare for the global stage.
Shopski Animation is proud to announce that acclaimed animation writer Steven Darancette has joined our upcoming animated feature, Nunto: Fish out of Water, as the film’s writer.
Steven brings decades of experience in family entertainment and animated storytelling, having written for some of the industry’s most beloved productions, including Tumble Leaf, Tom & Jerry in New York, Bob the Builder, Lalaloopsy, and T-Rex Ranch.
Perhaps most notably, Steven was part of the writing team behind Tumble Leaf, Amazon’s celebrated stop-motion preschool series that became one of the most awarded children’s shows of its generation. During its run, the series earned 16 Daytime Emmy Awards, including multiple wins for Outstanding Preschool Children’s Animated Series, Outstanding Directing, and numerous achievements in animation, cinematography, production design and artistic excellence. Steven personally wrote multiple episodes during the show’s acclaimed second season.
For Shopski Animation, this marks an exciting new chapter.
Since the beginning, our goal has been to create animated stories that combine cinematic storytelling, emotional depth and strong morals. Bringing a writer with Steven’s experience onto Nunto: Fish out of Water significantly strengthens that vision and reflects the level of talent now joining the project.
Nunto: Fish out of Water is more than another animated film. It is an ambitious adventure into the modern Aramaic family, designed for international audiences, with a strong focus on theatrical exhibition while also appealing to major streaming platforms. Every new collaborator helps elevate the project closer to that goal.
Steven’s talent lies in creating memorable characters, heartfelt humor and emotionally authentic storytelling that resonates with audiences of all ages. His experience in building award-winning animated worlds makes him a perfect creative partner as Nunto continues its journey toward production.
“We’ve always believed Nunto deserves to stand alongside the very best animated features. It is one of the first shorts we made 8 years ago and it has become a fan favourite with it’s 3M views” said the Shopski Animation team. “Welcoming Steven to the project is another important step in making that vision a reality and expanding our roots.”
This announcement is only the beginning.
Over the coming months we’ll be sharing more behind-the-scenes updates and revealing more about the world of Nunto: Fish out of Water as production moves forward.
The journey is accelerating, and we couldn’t be more excited to have Steven aboard.