Pearl Low
Writing
Biography
Pearl Low (they/them) is the founder of Orange Blossom Studios. They are a Director, Story Artist and Writer that has worked in animation for over 10 years. They also work in publishing as a Writer and Illustrator. Low is the Director and Creator of the indie project Wheels & Roses, and has directed at Sanrio and Studio Smokescreen. They have storyboarded on projects such as Hair Love (Sony Pictures Animation), Craig of the Creek (Cartoon Network), #1 Happy Family USA (A24) and Canvas (Netflix). Their work has earned them an Oscar for Best Animated Short film for "Hair Love", an NAACP Award for Outstanding Short Film for their work on Canvas, an NAACP Image Award nomination for their episode "A League of Maya's Own (Craig of the Creek)", and an Annie Award Nomination for Best Writing TV/Media for their episode "Whose Dimension is it Anyway? (Craig of the Creek). In Publishing, Low has worked for Scholastic adapting two volumes of the series, "The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids" into graphic novels. They have also worked for OwlKids magazine and Great Books Foundation creating educational and engaging illustrative materials for children in grades 2 to 5. Creating community through storytelling is at the heart of why Low tells the types of stories they do. Celebrating the authenticity of our personhoods and lived experiences is how we connect with one another. They believe there's no better way than using the limitless medium that is storytelling, to achieve this.
Known For
Craig and his two friends, Kelsey and JP, embark on adventures in the untamed wilderness of the Creek, a place where children can run wild and free. The group of friends solve mysteries, fulfil quests and compete in battles against the other kids.
Craig of the Creek
Before he was Craig of the Creek, he was just Craig — a new kid in a new town. All Craig wants is to go back to his old friends at his old home. But when he learns that the nearby creek is hiding a lost treasure that could make his wish come true, Craig sets off on a journey to find it — navigating the perilous suburban wilderness, forging new friendships, all while being pursued by a fearsome band of pirates who are bent on destroying the Creek itself.
Craig Before the Creek
In a whirlwind of magical mishaps and roller-skating mayhem, Sahara, a magic-less teenager, unwittingly finds herself thrust into the fantastical world of roller derby. Teaming up with a squad of quirky, spell-slinging roller derby girls, she embarks on a hilarious journey from zeroes to heroes, determined to conquer the derby scene and prove that even without magic, She’s got what it takes to win it all.