Laurent Benhamo

Laurent Benhamo

3D Animator ➤ Mentor and consultant in vfx animation

Lead Animator / Owner at Animotion-Academy

London, United Kingdom

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Animator

Beast (2022)

Visual Effects Artist

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022)

Senior Animator

The Crown (2016)

Character Animator

The Lion King (2019)

Lead Animator

Mowgli (2018)

Lead Animator

Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017)

Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)

Senior Cgi Animator

Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)

Paddington (2015)

Animator

Gravity (2016)

senior animator

Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)

Animator

War Horse (2011)

Character Animator

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)

senior animator

Clash of the Titans (2010)

Digital Artist

Wrath of the Titans (2012)

senior animator

Where the Wild Things Are (2009)

senior animator

The Tale of Despereaux (2008)

senior animator

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)

senior animator

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)

senior animator

Prehistoric Park (2006)

senior animator

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)

Animator

Dragons: A Fantasy Made Real (2005)

Character Animator

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)

Animator

Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003)

Animator

The Magic Sword: Quest for Camelot (1998)

Animator

Space Jam (1996)

Junior Animator ,

A Goofy Movie (1995)
Skills
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Animotion-Academy training programme
Animotion Academy opening in June 2021
Animotion Academy opening in June 2021
Animation Show-Reel TV Shows 2020
Siberian Tiger
African Lion Motion Study
LionKing2019showreel
Silverback Gorilla Motion Tests Vol 1
Tiger Motion study.Slow motion run cycle
ANIMATION SHOW REEL2012
Lion Motion Study
Lead Animator
War Horse: The Anatomy of a VFX shot
"Paddington" animation SHOWREEL 2015
Nominations: Best Animator in Emmy Awards (2004), Best Animator in Annie’s Awards (2023).

3D artistwith over 15 years of experience in VFX industry on ground breaking projects such as Star Wars, Harry Potter, Paddington, Gravity, War Horse, The Chronicles of Narnia, Lion King.
Over 25 years of experience in animation, ability to bring to life complex, photo-realistic characters, CGI animals and fantasy creatures, working effectively under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
Work History

  • Senior Animator

    MPC

    December 2020 - June 2021
    London, United Kingdom

  • Senior Animator

    Framestore

    March 2020 - August 2020
    London

    The imperial stag from The Crown (season 4) has been nominated for VES Awards.

  • Lead Animator

    Axis VFX

    January 2020 - March 2020
    London, United Kingdom

  • Senior Animator

    MPC

    January 2012 - February 1912
    London, United Kingdom

  • Senior Animator

    Framestore

    June 2021 - Present

  • Senior Animator

    Framestore

    June 2021 - Present

  • Character Animator

    MPC

    October 2018 - December 2019
    London, United Kingdom

    - Animation of key sequences with main characters in Lion King
    - Motion base / motion study and post-vis in Clifford the Big Red Dog
    - Leading a team of animators working on Clifford during pre-production

  • Lead Animator

    Framestore

    September 2017 - October 2018
    London, United Kingdom

    - Managing a team of animators on a specific sequence during pre-production, post-vis and animation production stage to ensure the highest quality in terms of storytelling and photo-realistic animation characters was achieved and delivered on time
    - Mentorship talk about animation workflow and methodology covering different topics into the animation process in production for a team of 30 animators
    - High-end animation of main characters in assigned sequences in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

  • Senior animator

    Industrial Light & Magic

    December 2014 - December 2015
    London, United Kingdom

    Senior 3D Animator on Star Wars 7, Avengers: Age of Ultron

  • Senior 3D Animator

    Framestore

    November 2003 - December 2014
    London, United Kingdom

    Senior Animator in the following projects:
    Paddington, Gravity, War Horse, Clash of the Titans, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I, Where the Wild Things Are, The Tale of Desperaux, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Prehistoric Part, The Last Dragon, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

    Lead Animator in Wrath of the Titans (cyclops sequence)

  • Animator

    STARDUST PICTURES LIMITED

    September 2002 - April 2003
    London, United Kingdom

    Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (animator: Stardust Pictures)

  • Layout Artist and Animator

    SIP Animation

    January 2001 - July 2002
    Paris

    Gadget and the Gadgetinis (TV series) (layout Artist and Animator 13 episodes)

  • Lead Designer

    DUPUIS EDITION & AUDIOVISUEL

    January 2000 - November 2000
    Paris Area, France

    Lead designer and Animator on Cedric TV series

  • Animator

    Warner Bros. Pictures

    February 1996 - August 1997
    London, United Kingdom

    Quest for Camelot (animator: United Kingdom) 1997
    Space Jam (key assistant animator) 1996

  • Junior Animator ,

    Walt Disney Animation Studios

    March 1993 - May 1995

    A Goofy Movie (assistant animator and junior Animator: Paris)

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Education

  • Ecole Nationale des Beaux-Arts

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  • Gobelins

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