Mariano Gabriel Vidal

Mariano Gabriel Vidal

Mariano Gabriel Vidal | Animation Artist

Supervisor animation artist / 22 yrs

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Born in September 30, 1971, in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Although his interest in sports has always been paramount, he decided it was time for University, becoming a licensed Architect in 1995. Shortly after, he decided that what he really wanted to be was an animator. That is how for the last 25 years Mariano has been creating and animating stuff that can be seen in many commercials, promos, illustrations, and animated features throughout Latin America, Europe and the US.
Work History

  • Director

    Focus Cine y Video

    September 2020 - Present
    Buenos Aires, Argentina

    In charge of the whole direction, animation and artistic processes (animation and art direction) for a 2D animated series to be released on PAKAPAKA TV (Buenos Aires, Argentina - www.pakapaka.gob.ar) during the first months of 2021.

  • Director

    Focus Cine y Video

    November 2016 - August 2018
    Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Full Direction for 'Ciro Tódorov', an animated TV series for Pakapaka Channel (Buenos Aires, Argentina).

  • character designer and inspirational artist

    Mundo Loco CGI

    March 2015 - Present

    Full Character Designs and Inspirational Art for the new animated TV series, 'Baby Rockers' (produced by Discovery Kids Network and Mundo Loco CGI)

  • Animation and Art Director

    Focus Cine y Video

    February 2011 - May 2014

    As an Animation and Art Director, he's in of charge of the whole animation and artistic process for several animated series and projects for TV.

  • overseas animation

    Artifact Design

    2008 - 2010

    Animation Direction, and full pre-production and production processes for several animated spots, promos and commercials.

  • Senior Creative Director

    Storybook Anytime

    April 2007 - January 2011

    Storybook Anytime produces originally written and illustrated children's stories for the Internet, creating contemporary works that not only entertains but also educates children on diverse cultural, social, environmental and behavioral topics. The stories will be presented in a safe, ad-free environment through a very simple and child-friendly interface. All stories and activities will be available in both English and Spanish, and users will have the option to read each story themselves or have it read to them by a narrated voice.

  • Animation Director

    Radical Axis

    January 2006 - January 2007

    In charge of all aspects of Animation and Art Design for the studio's commercial department.

  • Supervising Animator

    Bitt Animation Studio

    2001 - 2005

    Responsable for the animation and overall aspects (including character designs, boards, layouts, and inspirational art) for all animated commercials, spots, promos, and new/upcoming projects.

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Education

  • Universidad de Belgrano

    1990 - 1995

  • Belgrano Day School

    1977 - 1989