Norma V. Toraya, aka Crankbunny (b. 1978, Miami, FL), explores storytelling through curiosity and timeless concepts while working as an animation director and illustrator. Toraya, a Cuban-American artist originally from Miami, has created an impressive portfolio that includes animated commercial spots, TV intros, music videos, large scale projections, and documentary films for Nike, ING, Nestle, Darkhorse, Holt Renfrew, the band Rush, Etsy, W Network, MuchMusic, United Airlines, and other clients.

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