Beavan Blocker

Work History

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  Animator

  HouseSpecial

  January 2017 - January 2019
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  Senior Animator

  Moonbot Studios

  May 2010 - November 2016

  Shreveport, Louisiana Area

  Film highlights:
  Animator:
  •The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore (Academy Awards® Winner – Best Animated Short Film 2012)
  •The Numberlys (Academy Awards® short list for Best Animated Short Film; Annie Award nominee for Best Animated Short Subject; Cleveland International Film Festival winner Best Animated Short)
  •Silent (winner of two Emmy Awards, Annie Award nominee for Best Animated Short Subject, winner Epica Award Gold for Animation and Adweek Watch Award Best Animation)
  •The Boy Who Learned To Fly
  •Taking Flight
  
  Lead Animator:
  •The Scarecrow (winner Grand Prix and two Gold Lions at Cannes, ASIFA Annie Award winner for Best Special Production, winner of two Emmy Awards, three Clios, and five Epica Awards)
  -Led a team of 3 animators.
  -Coordinated Department and generated time bids.
  -Organized and led team reviews.
  
  Creative Director
  •HPV Vaccination short film
  -Worked with clients to develop a short film concept, storyboarded and created an animatic.
  -Directed a team of 7 artists, animators, editors and CG generalists throughout the project.
  -Created a final film to be distributed through social media.
  
  Games and Apps highlights:
  Animator:
  •Billy's Booger Storybook (app)
  •Moonbeeps: Hide & Seek and Gizmo (apps)
  •The Scarecrow (winner Epica Award, Interactive Branding)
  •Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes (intros and cut scene for Avengers)
  •Lollipop 3: The Eggs of Doom (2d effects)
  •Diggs Nightcrawler (Annie Award nominee for Best Animated Game)
  
  Lead Animator:
  •Currently Unreleased Console game project
  -Led a team of 3 animators in developing behavior animations for use in the game.
  -Troubleshooting specific animation needs, making sure they integrate well with Unity3D and conform to the greater needs of the project.
  -Provided feedback to Rigging Department.
  -Coordinated Department and generated time bids.
  -Organized and led team reviews.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
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  Animation Intern

  Electronic Arts

  May 2009 - August 2009

  Worked on a team of 15+ individuals, working on both the production of “Littlest Pet Shop: Friends” doing cycle and cut-scene animations, as well as a part of the creative team prototyping for an upcoming game.
  • Researched extensively both character personalities, and animal mechanics to assist in the creation of 60+ animation cycles.
  • Animated 20+ different characters all with different personalities and varying physiology.
  • Took part in team discussions and critique, both receiving and giving input and critique.
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  Resident Assistant

  Ringling College of Art + Design

  August 2007 - May 2009

  One of 22 selected for the position out of a group of 100+ applicants
  • Fostered an atmosphere of welcome for incoming freshman, planned and executed student programming, as well as answering questions and giving advice to new students.
  • Resolved resident conflicts, worked with public safety and the office of student life.
  • Assisted in the selection and training of new Resident Assistants
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  Personal Computer Sales Associate

  Best Buy

  April 2006 - July 2006

  Had responsibilities including customer assistance, restocking, and tech support
  • Assisted customers by staying current with pertinent technology, offering honest advice and opinions relative to the customer’s needs.