Patience Lekien is the Chief Artist at N LITE, creator of MFINDA, and serves as Art Director on the film. He is an illustrator, designer, and animator focused on narrative storytelling, character design, and branding. A lifelong fan of anime classics like Akira, Dragon Ball, Cowboy Bebop, and Spirited Away, his work blends Japanese anime influences with his Congolose-American heritage. Patience has collaborated with clients including Netflix, PBS, and Complex, and continues to shape bold new narratives in animation and film.