Leo D. Sullivan

Leo D. Sullivan was an American writer and director of animated films, and a pioneer in black animation.

With Floyd Norman, he launched Vignette Films, later Vignette Multimedia, and worked on the original animated Soul Train logo. They also produced short films geared toward a high school audience on leaders in the African-American community.

His company, Leo Sullivan Multimedia, is behind brands such as AfroKids.

Sullivan's work was recognized by the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame in 1991 and Sullivan received an Emmy in 1992 as a Timing Director.

Leo D. Sullivan was an American writer and director of animated films, and a pioneer in black animation.

With Floyd Norman, he launched Vignette Films, later Vignette Multimedia, and worked on the original animated Soul Train logo. They also produced short films geared toward a high school audience on leaders in the African-American community.

His company, Leo Sullivan Multimedia, is behind brands such as AfroKids.

Sullivan's work was recognized by the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame in 1991 and Sullivan received an Emmy in 1992 as a Timing Director.

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