Angie Jones
Director | Team Leader | Storyteller
Senior Animation Director / Senior Animation Supervisor / 20 yrs
Los Angeles, CA
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Director | Team Leader | Storyteller | Board Member | Lecturer | Entrepreneur
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I am deeply committed to cultivating a culture of respect and innovation among team members, ensuring a collaborative and inspiring work environment.
Experienced Senior Animator with a proven track record in the motion pictures and film industry. Adept in Art Direction and Supervision for Commercials, Games, Television, Character Animation, AR, New Media, and Maya. I excel in delivering innovative content focusing on fostering talent and communication within teams. Available for remote or on-site work globally, I bring expertise in managing diverse teams across time zones, ensuring seamless collaboration.
CREDIT HIGHLIGHTS
FILM: AVATAR 2 (2022), BLOODSHOT (2018), SMURFS MOVIE (2011), PRE-VIZ - SMURF'S MOVIE (2011), I'M HERE (2010), NATIONAL TREASURE 2 (2007), THE HITCHER (2007), ZOOM: RETURN OF ZOOM (2006), PAN'S LABYRINTH (2006), STEALTH (2005), THE CAVE (2005), CHRONICLES OF NARNIA (2005), NATIONAL TREASURE (2004), GARFIELD (2004), SCOOBY-DOO 2 (2004), FREDDY VS JASON (2003), NATIONAL TREASURE (2004), XMEN 2 (2003), STUART LITTLE 2 (2002)
COMMERCIAL - HIGHLIGHTS (OVER 100 SPOTS)
(2023) VALORANT: UNITE TOGETHER CINEMATIC, (2022) FORTNITE: JONIE AND THE RED CREW PACK CINEMATIC, (2002) FORTNITE: PARADISE CINEMATIC TRAILER, (2022) FORTNITE: FRACTURE CINEMATIC TRAILER, HATSUNE MIKU - TOYOTA (2011), SQUIRREL HONDA (2009), BATTLE OF THE BEANS - SOY JOY (2008), STOLI BLAKBERI (2008), POPSICLE SPOTS - 3 SPOTS (2007), DISNEY'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMERCIALS - 5 SPOTS (2004-2006), AMP ENERGY DRINK - CLIO (2006), COCA - COLA DROPS (2006), NINTENDO GAME BOY - 2 SPOTS (2004), GEICO GECKO - 13 SPOTS (2003), SMART AND FINAL - 3 SPOTS (2002), 7-UP INTERNATIONAL PITCH (2002)
GAME HIGHLIGHTS (OVER 13 AAA GAMES)
ASSASSIN'S CREED 2 (2009), ARMY OF TWO: 40TH DAY(2009), BLUR (2009), GOD OF WAR III (2009), RED DEAD REDEMPTION (2009), ODDWORLD: ABE’S EXODDUS AND MUNCH'S ODDYSEE (1998-2000), DINO CRISES 3 (2000), ONI 2 (2000), RED DEAD REVOLVER (2000), SMUGGLER'S RUN 2: HT (2000), MIDNIGHT CLUB 2(2000), TRW SURF (2000)
TELEVISION: SKITTER – FALLING SKIES (2010), FRINGE (2008), SKRUMPS (2006), REALITY CHECK (1995)
ENTERTAINMENT: THE LIVING TREE - DISNEY WORLD (2019), RACING LEGENDS (2016), CITY OF DREAMS MACAU DRAGON'S TREASURE VR RIDE (2008)
SOFTWARE CONSULTANT: USC/ICT - VIRTUAL HUMAN GROUP (2010), IMAGE METRICS - FACEWARE (2009), SIDEFX - HOUDINI 9 | CHARACTER SPECIALIST (2007)
ACADEMIA: CG SPECTRUM - BA CURRICULUM (2019), ASSISTANT PROFESSOR USC - DADA (2011-2018), IANIMATE - INSTRUCTOR (2011-2022), GNOMON SCHOOL OF VFX - INSTRUCTOR (2010)
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Work History
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Animation Director
The Mill
January 2023 - October 2023Los Angeles, CACollaborated closely with the Creative Director and Riot Creatives to set the benchmark for a 4-minute animated cinematic project. Oversaw and orchestrated in-house anim teams at Mill Bangalore, India, and additional artists with vendor Little Zoo. Together, we successfully crafted narrative-rich characters for Riot's 4-Minute Cinematic, titled "United Together." I also contributed character animation to eight additional commercial spots while working remotely.
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Animation Lead - Fortnite Cinematics
Halon Entertainment
July 2022 - January 2023Santa Monica, California, USI collaborated with various stakeholders, including Epic Cinematics Directors, Internal Animation Director, and CG/Tech Supervisors. Directly engaged with clients, precisely four cinematic directors, to skillfully shape captivating narratives using keyframed animation techniques. Led and managed a team of 8-10 animators, providing daily oversight to ensure the timely and creative delivery of three Fortnite Cinematics, all while offering guidance and training to mocap animators new to crafting distinctive character animation performances. Remote position.
EPIC - Fortnite - Crew Pack: Joni the Red Cinematic Trailer
EPIC - Fortnite Chapter 3 Season Finale: Fracture Cinematic Trailer
EPIC - Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4: Paradise Cinematic Trailer
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Senior Animator
Wētā FX
July 2017 - August 2017Los Angeles, California, US
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Senior Character Animator
Sony Pictures Imageworks
January 2011 - March 2011Los Angeles, California, US
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Character Animator
Sony Pictures Imageworks
January 2011 - March 2011Smurfs
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Animation Supervisor
Zoic Studios
November 2008 - February 2009Charged with creating/building the new and improved character animation pipe for all shows. Animated the pitch for next Ben Ten movie.
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Character Animator
Asylum Visual Effects
September 2007 - October 2007Los Angeles, California, US(1) “National Treasure 2" - Digital Character Animator
- Maya 3D to MR pipeline
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Supervising Animator
Digital Domain
October 2004 - February 2007“Disney 50th Anniversary Commercials – 5 spots”
(01) Disney Homecoming Spot - Character Animator
(02) Disney Magic Box Spot - Animation Supervisor
(03) Disney Wish Upon A Star Spot - Animation Supervisor
(04) Disney Toon Takeover Spot - Animation Supervisor
(05) Disney Characters in the Park Spot - Animation Supervisor
(06) RealEstate.com Spot - Character Animator
(07) Yahoo/Earthlink Spot - Character Animator
(08) Coke/Every Drop Counts Spot - Character Animator
(09) Stealth - Animator
(10) Zoom - Character Animator
- using Maya 3D and Nuke DD
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Creature Animator
Cinesite
December 2002 - March 2003(1) “XMEN 2” - Creature Animator
(2) “Freddy VS Jason” – Lead Creature Animator
- using Maya 3D software
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Animation Supervisor
Image Metrics
March 2009 - October 2009Oversee, recruit and lead 50 artists on 12-20 projects each month including film, games and commercials using Maya, Max, XSI, and Houdini. Set the bar for all assets and art direction ensuring clients creative vision and direction are met. Designed studio’s creative and approval process including expression sheets, style guides, dailies and mentoring structures. Mentor, lead and instruct the team, seniors and leads while creating new methods of training. Rebuilt the floor from the ground up with both short and long term goals in mind using creative t
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Creature Animator
CafeFX
August 2005 - October 2005Los Angeles, California, US
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Lead Creature Animator
Luma Pictures
April 2004 - June 2004(1) “The Cave" - Lead Creature Animator
- using Maya 3D software
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Digital Character Animator
Rhythm & Hues Studios
April 2003 - April 2004(1) “Lion Witch and the Wardrobe Pitch" - Digital Character Animator
(2) "Scooby Doo 2" - Digital Character Animator
(3) "Garfield" - Digital Character Animator
(4) "Geico Gecko Spots" - Digital Character Animator
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Education
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MFA
Laguna College of Art and Design
November 2009 - May 2015 -
Bang Improv Conservatory
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BFA
Atlanta College of Art
September 1992 - May 1994