Resume

Profile

Trained as a traditional animator, specialized in key-framed character animation using 2D & 3D techniques. With a true passion for animation as a storytelling art, an extremely enthusiastic and organized worker able to work independently and collaboratively.

Goal

Be part of a successful animating team in TV, Film and VideoGames Productions within the entertainment industry.

Education

Vancouver Film School(Jun 2012 - Dec 2012). Advanced Digital Character Animation Program - 6 Months Intensive. CANADA

Vancouver Film School(Jan 2007 - Dec 2007). Classic Animation Program - 1 Year Intensive. CANADA

Universidad Iberoamericana(Aug 2000 - May 2005). Graphic Design Bachelor Degree. MEXICO CITY

Courses

Ars Animation2D+3D & 3D+2D with Raul Garcia — Nov 2013

CTNX5Storyboard Intensive with Giancarlo Volpe — Nov 2013

Animum 3DAnimation with Hector Godoy — Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

ImprodromeImpro Mexican School. Improv Acting Classes - Term 1 & 2 — Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

SchoolismStoryboarding with Kris Pearn — Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

Vanarts—PIXARAnimation / Story Masterclass — Jun 2009

Experience

PhenomenaOWNER (Dec 2013 - Present). Animation House located in Mexico City. Working with a small team of professionals, providing Animation and Storyboarding Services for Film, TV and Advertising

Phenomena Animation StudioCO-FOUNDER (Jun 2010 - Dec 2013). Specialized in Character Animation and Storyboard for Film, TV and Advertising

Santo Domingo Animation-IthraxANIMATOR (Sep 2009 - Dec 2009). Traditional Rough Animator for BRIJES the movie, produced by Santo Domingo Films. Acting and animating many different characters. Also helping at clean up and assisting when needed

GA + PEMA / polopoloonline.comANIMATOR DIRECTOR (Mar 2008 - JUl 2009). Full Production. Creating 2D flash animated jokes for the famous mexican stand-up comedian Polo Polo. Managed every stage of the animation process.

Filmography

Short Films:

  • Pia’s Friends - Story, Characters and Animation - Personal Project - 2013
  • Smile of a Clown - Full Production - Vancover Film School - 2012
  • Despierta - Full Production - Animasivo - 2008
  • WILD - Full Production - Vancouver Film School - 2007
  • Bubble Me - Full Production - Vancover Film School - 2007

Feature Films:

  • La Revolución de Juan Escopeta - Animator - Animex - 2011
  • Heroes Verdaderos - Animator (not credited) - WKP -2010
  • Brijes - Animator - Santo Domingo Films - 2009

Television:

  • High School USA! - animator - Fragical Productions - 2013

Software

  • MAC, PC, LINUX
  • Toon Boom: Opus Harmony, Animate Pro, Storyboard Pro, Pencil Check Pro
  • Autodesk: Maya, Sketchbook Pro
  • Adobe: Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Dreamweaver
  • Corel: Painter
  • Digicel: Flipbook

Outsourcing Clients

Companies:

  • Los Hijos de Su Madre
  • Imagination Films
  • The Zoo Post
  • Fragical Productions
  • LOWE
  • Unilever
  • PepsiCo
  • Frito Lay

Film Festivals

Official Selection:

  • FICCHT 2013 — Smile of a Clown
  • FICO 2013 — Smile of a Clown
  • V Cine en Femenino 2013 — Smile of a Clown
  • V Pilas en Corto, International Film Festival — Smile of a Clown
  • FESAALP 2013 — Smile of a Clow
  • Festival Ojo de Pescado 2013 — Smile of a Clown
  • AGNJ’s 2013 Animates Shorts — Smile of a Clown
  • KINOKI, International Student Film Festival, 2009 — Bubble Me

Awards:

  • KINOKI, International Student Film Festival, 2009 — Best Animated Short — WILD

Extra

Hobbies

  • Puzzles
  • Chess
  • Flamenco Dance
  • Video Games
  • Walks in the park
  • Tae-Bo
  • Spinning
  • Cooking

Languages:

  • English - Proficient
  • Spanish - Native
  • French - Currently Learning