John Vassallo

John Vassallo

Just a kid from Detroit who likes to draw and make movies

Supervisor Animator / 21 yrs

Vancouver, Canada

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Supervising Animator

Killer Bean (2020)

Supervising Animator

The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019)

Additional Animator

The Minecraft Life of Alex and Steve (2017)

Digital Effects Artist

Reunion (2005)

Digital Effects Artist

Clubhouse (2004)

CG Artist (Unknown Episodes)

Spartacus (2004)

Animator

Big Hero 6 (2014)

Supervising Animator

Smallfoot (2018)

Senior Character Animator

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (2013)

Senior Character Animator

Godzilla (2014)

Lead Animator

Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015)

Animator

Storks (2016)

Visual Effects

Idiocracy (2007)

Digital Effects Artist

Underworld (2003)

Digital Effects Artist (Unknown Episodes)

Crossing Jordan (2001)

Digital Effects Artist

CSI (2000)

3D Artist

Highlander II: The Quickening (1991)

Animator

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010)

Lead Animator

Live Stream (2019)

Digital Effects Artist

Killer Instinct (2005)

Lead Animator

Vivo (2021)

Animator

Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017)

Character Animator

Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)

Senior Character Animator

Hotel Transylvania (2012)

Animator

Escape from Planet Earth (2013)

Character Animator

Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)

Character Animator

Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (2010)

Lead Character Animator

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009)

Lead Character Animator

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009)

Animator

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)

Lead Character Animator

The Incredible Hulk (2008)

Lead Character Animator

Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)

Character Animator

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)

Character Animator

Primeval (2007)

Character Animator

Apocalypto (2006)

Animator

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - 3 Dimensions of Murder (2006)

Animator

The Covenant (2006)

Artist and animator from Detroit, Michigan, specializing in character animation for feature films. Over 17 years experience in the field, working in several different countries including Canada, Australia and New Zeland. Lover of animation, film and storytelling. More than happy to share knowledge and experiences with others.
Work History

  • Lead Animator

    Sony Pictures Imageworks

    June 2019 - November 2020

  • Sony Pictures Animation

    August 2019 - September 2020

  • Animator

    Sony Pictures Imageworks

    November 2014 - May 2019

  • Character Animator

    Walt Disney Animation Studios

    February 2014 - August 2014

    Animator on Big Hero 6

  • Senior Character Animator

    MPC

    October 2013 - February 2014

    Animator on Godzilla

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBwsUD7jYCI

  • Mentor

    Animation Mentor

    March 2013 - December 2013

    Mentor for Class 1 and Class 3

  • Character Animator

    Pixar

    September 2013 - October 2013

    Sadly Pixar Canada was closed within two weeks of my start date there.

  • Senior Character Animator

    Sony Pictures Imageworks

    January 2012 - June 2013

    Character animator on: Hotel Transylvania, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2.

  • Lead Animator

    Rainmaker Entertainment

    2011 - January 2012

    Lead Character animator on animated feature "Escape from Planet Earth".
    http://www.rainmaker.com/?/site/projects/escape

  • Character Animator

    Wētā FX

    September 2010 - June 2011

    Character animator on "Rise of the Planet of the Apes".

  • Character Animator

    Animal Logic

    2010 - September 2010

    Character Animator on animated feature: "Legend of the Guardians".

  • Lead Character Animator

    Rhythm & Hues Studios

    June 2007 - June 2010

    Character animator on Alvin and the Chipmunks 1 & 2, The Incredible Hulk (2008) Cirque Du Freak, Lead animator: Night at the Museum 2

  • Freelance Animator

    Motion Theory

    March 2007 - May 2007

    Animator, Effects artist for Sears Commercial campaign

  • Character Animator

    Luma Pictures

    June 2006 - March 2007

    Character animator on Primeval, Apocalypto, The Covenant, and Pirates of the Caribbean 3.

  • Character Animator

    Digital Domain

    February 2006 - May 2006

    Animator for Nintendo and Xbox commercials

  • Animator

    Stargate Studios

    August 2003 - February 2006

    Animator and visual effects generalist for broadcast tv series. Projects included CSI, ER, Desperate Housewives, Las Vegas, Into the West, Clubhouse, and numerous pilots.

  • Effects Artist

    Luma Pictures

    May 2003 - June 2003
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Education

  • College for Creative Studies

    1999 - 2003

  • Gnomon School of Visual Effects

    2006 - 2006