Adrian Hansen

Adrian Hansen

Simply... I like to tell stories and create things.

Supervisor Head of Animation / 17 yrs

Toronto, Canada

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I've been trained in both CG and traditional animation. My focus has always been towards characters and stories with personality, charm and pathos.
I'm a zealot for any fun storytelling.
Work History
  • Instructor - Character Animation

    Max the Mutt College of Animation, Art & Design

    September 2016 - June 2020
    Toronto

    - Create a curriculum that maximizes the time I have with the students and prepares them for the rigours of the animation industry.
    - Help see the students through their student film. Particularly to maximize the quality of their work to attain great opportunities as they begin their careers in the industry.

  • Graphic Animator

    SubContract Animator

    October 2006 - January 2007

    Created graphic elements including design and animation for educational flash games for schools around Ontario.

  • Home Rental; Design and Construction

    Independent Freelance

    April 2009 - November 2019
    Ontario, Canada

    Finding old homes that have seen far better days and returning them to their Former Glory.
    - Redesign floor plans for a modern and easily liveable space.
    - Demo, re-frame, drywall, flooring, tiling, trim and finish inside.
    - Roofing, decks, fences and siding.

  • Head of Animation

    9 Story Media

    September 2021 - Present
    Toronto, Ontario
  • Animation Director

    Guru Studio

    August 2018 - July 2021
    Toronto, Canada
  • Senior Animator

    Yowza! Animation

    June 2018 - August 2018
    Toronto, Canada
  • Senior Animator

    Jam Filled

    March 2017 - June 2018
  • Animator

    Guru Studio

    October 2014 - February 2017
  • Harmony Animator

    Yowza! Animation

    July 2016 - August 2016
    Toronto

    Filled in on short notice for 2 short projects.

  • 3D Animator

    Pipeline Studios

    January 2013 - October 2014
  • 3D Animator

    Lost Orbit

    January 2013 - March 2013

    Provided some simple locomotion animation for Lost Orbit. A well executed indie game from Pixelnauts.

  • Animator

    Arc Productions

    September 2012 - December 2012

    Thomas & Friends

  • 3D Animator

    Silicon Knights

    March 2007 - September 2012
Education
  • Animation

    St Clair College of Applied Arts

    September 2003 - May 2006
  • Traditional & Digital Animation, Animation

    St. Clair College

    2003 - 2006