Nicole Ridgwell

Nicole Ridgwell

Available in May

Mid-level Animator / 11 yrs

Burbank, CA

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Animator

Cars on the Road (2022)

Animator

Ciao Alberto (2021)

Animator

Luca (2021)

Animation & Story By

Pixar Popcorn (2021)

Animator

Soul (2020)

Animator

Onward (2020)

Animator

Toy Story 4 (2019)

Lead Animator

Hanuman vs. Mahiravana (2018)

Second Unit, Fix & Crowds Animation

Incredibles 2 (2018)

Animator

Coco (2017)

Animator

Raising a Rukus (2017)

Animator

Allumette (2016)

Animator

Wallykazam! (2014)

Animator

Alumette

animator

Moby Dick

Work History

  • Second Unit Animator

    Pixar

    June 2017 - May 2018

  • Animator

    The Third Floor

    August 2016 - October 2016

  • Character Animator

    Penrose Studios

    March 2016 - May 2016
    San Francisco Bay Area

  • Animator

    Nickelodeon

    March 2015 - February 2016
    Burbank

  • Animation Intern

    Pixar

    June 2014 - September 2014
    Emeryville, CA

    Participated in the 2014 Summer Animation Internship. Worked with Pixar mentors and used the Toy Story characters to develop and showcase character acting/performances and understanding of body mechanics.

  • Animation Intern

    Walt Disney Animation Studios

    June 2013 - August 2013
    Greater Los Angeles Area


    -Participated in the 2013 Summer Intern program.

    -Worked directly with a Disney mentor while exploring all aspects of art, storytelling, and filmmaking.

    -Worked with a multi-disciplinary team to create a short film in addition to working on individual projects focusing on bring characters to life using digital tools.

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Education

  • The Animation Collaborative

    October 2013 - December 2014

  • Animation

    Academy of Art University

    2008 - 2014

  • Animation

    Animation Mentor

    2011 - 2013