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About Me

2D Animator + Storyboard Artist + Character Designer

I’m an animation person who has worked for both independent and industry work. Currently on a personal goal to pursue my animation career beyond the industry. I also have a youtube channel.

Clients: Dreamworks, Netflix, Cartoon Network, Tonko House, Studio La Cachette, Strangeweather films, Skybound, Trap soul Games, Warner Bros

Storyboarding work:
Puss in Boots 2 (early version)
The Adventures of Puss in Boots
Croods 2
Dragons 3
The Magician’s Elephant
Blue Eye Samurai
Invincible Season 2-4
(Unannounced Trapsoul Project)

2D Animation Work
Clarence - Tales of Madrynia
The Dam keeper poems
League of Legends 2016 Ignite Music Video
Kipo
Back to the outback (Animation exploration)
Anpanman
Lord of the Rings: War of Rohirim

Awards and Nominations:

22nd Annie Awards - Best Student Film Nominee for “Tiny Nomad”
Vimeo Staff Pick - Serenade to Miette and Wolfsong
Vaughan Film Festival Official Selections - Serenade to Miette and Crayon Dragon
Anifest 2014 Official Selection - Crayon Dragon
TMFF May 2015 - Winner for Wolfsong
Philadelphia International Film Festival Official Selection - Wolfsong

Mentor:

Concept Design Academy - Teacher for Animated Performance 2016 Fall -2017 Spring

Online Course - Introduction to 2D Animation

Contact me at: tonikopantoja@gmail.com

View Resume (2018)