Shane Wapskineh

Shane Wapskineh

Supervisor Previs / Layout Artist / 22 yrs

Allen, TX

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Shane is a seasoned professional in the film industry with expertise in Previs and Layout animation. He has made significant contributions to notable films, including the Oscar-nominated film "The Croods," as well as the Golden Globe-nominated films "The Book of Life" and "Bee Movie." In addition to his film work, Shane has also worked on various commercial spots, demonstrating his versatility in both animation and live-action projects.
Work History
  • Previs Lead

    Bigtooth Studios Ltd

    May 2023 - July 2023
    Stafford, England, United Kingdom · Remote

    Sky Sports: The Greatest Show on Earth
    Unreleased Project

  • Layout Artist

    Brazen Animation

    April 2023 - April 2023
    Richardson, Texas, United States · On-site

    Valorant: The Games Begin

  • Previs / Layout Lead

    Reel FX Animation

    March 2013 - February 2023
    Dallas/Fort Worth Area

    Scoob! Holiday Haunt
    Back to the Outback
    Rumble
    Ugly Dolls
    Lyft - Promo Spot
    Best Fiends: Fort of Hard Knocks
    Oncor: Keep Away From Powerlines
    AT&T Flexware
    Google Spotlight Stories: Son of Jaguar
    The LEGO Ninjago Movie Promo
    Cheetos Mix-Ups - "Showdown" feat. The Book of Life
    McDonald's - The Book of Life Promotional Spot
    The Book of Life

  • Layout Supervisor

    Brazen Animation

    June 2022 - September 2022
    Richardson, Texas, United States · Remote

    The Meeps: Love Louder

  • Owner

    Deep Ellum Films

    December 2016 - October 2020
    Dallas/Fort Worth Area

    -Reliant Energy | MSL Group - Video Production Crew
    -American Airlines | DJI | Assignment Desk - Grip & Lighting Crew
    -Avigilon Texas | Notch Video - Video Production Crew
    -NFL Draft 2018 | NFL Network | Assignment Desk - Grip & Lighting Crew
    -Google Spotlight Stories: Behind The Scenes Son of Jaguar
    -OtterBox: Luchador Toddlers - Promotional Spot
    -Lemonade Day - Promotional Spot

  • Previs / Layout Artist

    DreamWorks Animation

    October 2006 - February 2013
    Glendale CA

    The Croods
    Madly Madagascar
    Scared Shrekless
    Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins From Outer Space
    Monsters vs. Aliens
    Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
    Bee Movie

  • Previs / Layout Supervisor

    DNA Productions

    April 2002 - July 2006
    Dallas/Fort Worth Area

    The Ant Bully
    The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

Education
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects

    Animation Mentor

    2023 - 2023
  • Associate of Arts (AA)

    The Art Institute of Dallas

    1997 - 1999