Debra Solomon

Debra Solomon is an American filmmaker, animator, illustrator, and author known best for being the animation supervisor and creator of the animated Lizzie from the Disney Channel show Lizzie McGuire (2001–2003). She has made a variety of short films, animated sketches, and title sequences since 1994. Many of her films focus on the struggles of womanhood and emphasizing the female identity with empowering images.

Biography Solomon's interest in film and animation began when she studied illustration at Pratt University. Once she completed her studies, Solomon became a freelance illustrator and later an animator. While drafting her first production, Mrs. Matisse (1994), Solomon continued to illustrate and produced several books.

Career Solomon began her career as an animator with her debut short film Mrs. Matisse (1994). Everybody's Pregnant (1998) was Solomon's next film, cited by Solomon as the film that allowed her to find her artistic voice. Solomon is credited as the creator and animation supervisor for the animated representation of Lizzie throughout the show.

After working for Disney, Solomon composed independent films over multiple years. These films were edited together as a 30-minute special on HBO titled Getting Over Him in 8 Songs or Less (2010). Solomon's most recent film is My Kingdom (2014), a short film about personal space and finding comfort in crowded areas of a busy city.

Filmography Mrs. Matisse (1994) Everybody's Pregnant (1997) The Parable of the Clown (1998) The Cartoon Cartoon Show (TV series) (1999) Nikki (2000) Private Eye Princess (2001) Lizzie McGuire (TV series) (2001–2004) The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003) Super Lambert (2004) Get Out the Women's Vote (2004) The Blind Men and the Elephant (2004) Stevie Sanchez (2005) I Wanna Know Everyone in my Building (2007) Teach Me to Be a Woman (2008) Drugstore (2009) Getting Over Him in Eight Songs or Less (2010) My Kingdom (2014)

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