Anneka Fris

Anneka Fris

Senior Animator / 15 yrs

Wellington

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I am a Senior Animator based in Wellington - New Zealand, currently working as an Animator at Weta Digital on feature films.

Particular interest in Creature and Character animation
Work History
  • Animator

    Wētā FX

    February 2011 - October 2015

    X-Men: First Class
    The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn
    The Avengers
    Man of Steel
    The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
    Iron Man 3
    The Wolverine
    The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
    Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
    The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

  • 3D Animator

    Karactaz Animation

    December 2010 - January 2011

    3D Animation for a TV pilot

  • 3D Character Animator

    Weta Productions

    May 2010 - October 2010

    3D Character Animator for childrens TV series "The WotWots"
    Creature Animator for 2 weeks - National History NZ documentary

  • Generalist

    Sauce FX

    September 2009 - April 2010

    Generalist for various projects - documentaries, TVCs and corporate videos. Role involved design, animation, modelling, texturing and compositing, primarily in programs Maya and AfterEffects.

  • Animator/Generalist

    Ra Productions

    August 2007 - May 2009

    Animator and Generalist for childrens TV series Action Central (2 seasons - August/September 2007 and April/May 2009). Worked in 3D Studio Max with CAT plugin.

  • Animator/Generalist

    Zippitoons

    June 2006 - September 2007

    Created 2D cut-out animation for childrens educational DVD's (Art preparation, layout, animation, rendering and compositing)

  • Lip Sync Animator

    Weta Workshop

    April 2005 - May 2006

    Lip Sync animator for childrens TV series Jane and the Dragon

Education
  • Hollywood Camera Work

    ? - 2013
  • First Aid Specialists Ltd

    ? - 2013
  • Massey University

    2001 - 2004