Christopher Bancroft

Christopher Bancroft

Supervisor Art Director / 19 yrs

San Francisco, U.S.A.

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Animator

Sonic Prime (2022)

Animator

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (2021)

Animator

Deepwater Horizon (2016)

Senior Animator

Ghostbusters (2016)

Animator

Invasion! (2016)

Animator

Pearl (2016)

Animator

Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015)

Senior Animator

Ted 2 (2015)

Animator

Penguins of Madagascar (2014)

Animator

The Book of Life (2014)

Senior Animator

Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014)

Animator

The Croods (2013)

Animator

Rise of the Guardians (2012)

Animator

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012)

Animator

Puss in Boots (2011)

Animator

Megamind: The Button of Doom (2011)

Megamind (2010)

Animator

Megamind: Ultimate Showdown (2010)

Scared Shrekless (2010)

Animator

Merry Madagascar (2009)

Animator

Monsters vs Aliens Mutant Pumpkins From Outer Space (2009)

Animator

B.O.B.'s Big Break (2009)

Animator

Monsters vs Aliens (2009)

Animator

Turbo (2009)

Animator

Monsters vs. Aliens (2009)

Animator

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)

Animator

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)

Animator

Kung Fu Panda (2008)

Animator

Shrek the Halls (2007)

Animator

Bee Movie (2007)

Animator

Shrek The Third (2007)

Animator

Flushed Away (2006)

Animator

Hammy's Boomerang Adventure (2006)

Animator

Over The Hedge (2006)

Animator

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)

Animator

Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004)

Senior Animator

Ghostbusters (1984)

Senior Animator

Deep Water Horizon

Animator

Invasion!

Creating animation and driving performance for leading companies such as DreamWorks, Google, Tippett, MPC, MZ, and Supercell.

My background covers a large variety of projects ranging from blockbuster films to virtual reality, innovative games to tv and commercials in leadership positions.

My work style is adaptive, allowing me to transition between different mediums to deliver impact for the team.
Work History

  • Artist

    Supercell

    March 2019 - Present
    San Francisco, CA

  • Animation Lead

    Machine Zone

    September 2016 - March 2019
    Palo Alto, CA

  • Senior 3D Animator

    Machine Zone

    April 2017 - October 2017
    Palo Alto, CA

  • 3D Animator

    Machine Zone

    September 2016 - April 2017

  • Senior Animator

    Iloura

    February 2016 - April 2016
    Sydney, Australia

  • Animator

    Baobab Studios

    November 2015 - January 2016
    Redwood Shores, CA

    Inaugural team member of VR startup’s first short film which was featured at the Sundance and Tribeca film festivals

    Developed ideas that maximize the storytelling abilities of the VR medium and the unique features of the HTC Vive

    Enhanced the character animation pipeline and streamlined rigging processes, optimizing the technical integration of animation sequences into the game engine

  • Animator

    Evil Eye Pictures

    August 2015 - November 2015
    San Francisco Bay Area

  • Animator

    Tippett Studio

    December 2014 - May 2015
    Berkeley, CA

  • Animator

    DreamWorks Animation

    July 2014 - December 2014
    Redwood City, CA

    Project iGo: Merlin - Developed animation and managed product design on an innovative game produced by Hewlett-Packard

  • Instructor

    AnimSchool

    October 2013 - December 2014

    Character Performance (Class 5).
    Instructing students to create a believable emotional performance using dialogue. Focusing on strong body mechanics with clear and appealing facial animation.

  • Senior Animator

    MPC

    October 2013 - May 2014
    London

    Guardians of the Galaxy

  • Adjunct Professor

    Academy of Art University

    September 2013 - December 2013


    Group Directed Study for M.F.A Animation candidates
    Instructed students on their thesis films and animation tests with an emphasis on engaging acting and solid mechanics.

  • Animation Character Lead

    DreamWorks Animation

    August 2007 - October 2013
    Redwood City, CA


    Mr. Peabody & Sherman • Turbo • Rise of the Guardians • Madagascar 3 • Megamind • Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

    Collaborated with large cross-functional teams including directors, producers and artists to establish the style of movement and character vision best suited to tell each story

    Conducted detailed analyses to understand animal behavior for the Madagascar series, providing direction on select characters for the rest of the team

    Supported marketing and consumer product departments by creating advertising campaigns and marketing collateral, including localized materials to account for cultural norms

  • Animator

    DreamWorks Animation

    August 2007 - October 2013

    Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014)
    Turbo (2013)
    Rise of the Guardians (2012)
    Madagascar 3 - Character Lead for Sonya the Bear (2012)
    Megamind: The Button of Doom (2011)
    Scared Shrekless (2010)
    Megamind (2010)
    Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space (2009)
    Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)

  • Animator

    DreamWorks Animation

    June 2005 - August 2007
    Glendale, CA


    Bee Movie • Over the Hedge • Hammy's Boomerang Adventure

  • Animation Intern, Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation

    Sony Pictures Imageworks

    June 2004 - August 2004
    Culver City, CA


    Animated characters in a simulated production environment, collaborating with animation teams from "Open Season" and "Polar Express".

  • Caricature Artist

    Busch Gardens

    2001 - 2001
    Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area
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Education

  • Ringling College of Art and Design

    2001 - 2005