Erik Castillo

Erik Castillo

Animator looking to fulfill my passions.

Senior Character Animator / 9 yrs

Los Angeles, CA

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Character Animator

The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle (2020)

The Wrong Rock (2019)

Character Animator

Doctor Sleep (2019)

Holiday Tree of Life Awakenings Animal Kingdom (2019)

Xfiniti Advertisement (2019)

Troll Bridge (2019)

Character Animator

Shazam! (2019)

Character Animator

Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019)

Character Animator

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018)

The Elder Scrolls: Legends (2017)

Animation Mentor

I am a freelance 3D Character Animator currently working out of Los Angeles. I am open to most forms of animation work as I have experience in Films, Advertisements, Videos games, Theme Park shows etc.

I also have experience with both remote and onsite work and am also open to relocation or other short term projects that require travel.
Work History

  • Senior Finals Animator

    Halon Entertainment

    August 2023 - Present
    Los Angeles Metropolitan Area · Remote

  • Instructor

    The Animation Collaborative

    July 2023 - Present
    Emeryville, California, United States · Remote

    Animation Fundamentals Instructor.

  • Adjunct Assistant Professor

    ArtCenter College of Design

    August 2020 - Present
    Los Angeles, California, United States

    CG1 - Intro and Basics & CG4 Acting and Pantomime Performance
    -Teach and instruct students in the principles, techniques, and tools of CG animation,
    including 2D and 3D animation, character design, rigging, lighting, and compositing.
    -Develop and update course materials, including syllabi, lesson plans, and assignments
    to keep pace with the evolving field of CG animation.
    -Mentor and advise students on their animation projects, providing constructive criticism
    and guidance to help them improve their skills and achieve their goals.
    -Assess student work through grading, evaluating projects and assignments, and
    providing written and verbal feedback to help students understand their strengths and
    weaknesses.
    -Participate in department and college-wide initiatives, such as curriculum development,
    program assessment, and student advising.
    -Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and software developments, and
    incorporating this knowledge into teachings and curriculum.
    -Engage in research, publishing, and presenting of work at conferences and workshops,
    to maintain professional standing and contribute to the advancement of the field.
    -Collaborate with other faculty members and professionals in the animation industry to
    provide students with real-world experiences and opportunities.

  • Senior Animator

    Double Negative

    June 2023 - August 2023
    Los Angeles, California, United States · Remote

  • Animation Artist

    DreamWorks Animation

    August 2020 - February 2023
    Los Angeles, California, United States

    ●Kung Fu Panda: Dragon Knights
    -Character animation of intro Moonboy sequence.
    -Developed the animation style and aesthetic for the series, in collaboration with the
    show's creative team.
    -Oversaw the work of animators and other artists, providing direction, feedback, and
    ensuring that the animation was meeting the creative vision and technical standards.
    -Collaborated with the show's directors, writers, and producers to ensure that the
    animation supported the story and enhanced the overall production.
    -Assisted with scheduling the animation production, ensuring that deadlines were met
    and that the animation was completed on time and within budget.
    -Made sure that the final product met quality standards and was polished and ready for
    broadcast.
    -Stayed up-to-date with advances in animation technology and techniques, and ensured
    that the studio was using the most efficient and effective tools and processes.
    -Mentored and trained junior animators, providing guidance and support as they
    developed their skills.

  • Freelance Character Animator

    Spaced Visuals

    July 2020 - July 2020
    Los Angeles County, California, United States

    Character Animation on Y2K, JoJo Music Video "Damage is Done"

  • Freelance Character Animator

    Boy in the Castle

    May 2020 - June 2020
    Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

    Character Animation work on J Balvin music video “Azul”

  • Previs Animator

    Day for Nite

    March 2020 - March 2020
    Los Angeles, California, US

  • Character Animator

    Framestore

    January 2020 - February 2020
    Los Angeles, California, US

  • Character Animator

    Framestore

    December 2019 - January 2020
    Los Angeles, CA

  • Character Animator

    Spatialand

    October 2019 - November 2019
    Greater Los Angeles Area

  • Character Animator

    Mousetrappe

    July 2019 - October 2019
    Burbank, California, US

  • Freelance Character Animator

    Mousetrappe

    August 2019 - October 2019
    Burbank, California

    Holiday Tree of Life Awakenings Animal Kingdom 2019 Walt Disney World
    -Character Animation on numerous animals throughout the show.

  • Character Animator

    The Mill

    May 2019 - July 2019
    Los Angeles, California, US

  • Character Animator

    The Mill

    May 2019 - July 2019
    Los Angeles, CA

    Comcast Advertisement

    Liberty Mutual Advertisement

  • Character Animator

    Gradient Effects

    March 2019 - May 2019
    Marina del Rey, California, US

    Film and Advertisement

  • Freelance Character Animator

    Gradient Effects

    March 2019 - May 2019
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    Freelance Character Animator for Warner Bros. Pictures' "Doctor Sleep"

    Worked on both a feature film and an advertisement simultaneously as the only animator there.

  • Character Animator

    MPC

    February 2018 - January 2019
    Montreal, Canada Area

    Character animation on various films.

  • Character Animator

    HEROmation

    December 2017 - February 2018
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    Animator on "The Wrong Rock" short film.

  • Character Animator

    Snowgum Films

    July 2016 - November 2017
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    Character Animator on "Troll Bridge" project.

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Education

  • Advanced Character Animation Production

    Animation Mentor

    November 2011 - November 2014