Tripp Hudson

Work History

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  Head of Studio

  Skydance Animation

  August 2020 - Present

  Madrid, Spain
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  exec producer/head of production

  Dwarf Animation Studio

  September 2017 - August 2020

  Montpellier, France
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  Board of Managers-France

  Visual Effects Society

  January 2018 - January 2019

  France
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  Head of Production/Producer

  Ilion Animation Studios

  December 2014 - September 2017

  As Head of Production I strategize, plan and implement production schedules and budgets, and methodologies for projects with the end goal of continued efficiency for each area. Manage and mentor the production team and creative supervisors for each project area. Participate in performance reviews, fostering growth opportunities, giving and receiving constructive feedback. I am responsible for the development and implementation of a strategic talent development plan for key positions that ensures the talent base at Ilion represents the highest and best
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  Co-Producer & Senior Production Executive

  DreamWorks Animation

  May 2010 - November 2014

  In my role as Senior Production Executive for this state-of-the-art animation studio, I had oversight of the day-to-day operations of the Studio’s India Operations – overseeing and assessing Global Production Strategies, Budgets & Schedules, Resource Management, Legal & Finance, Technology, and Training. I also partnered with HR/Recruiting, Dept. Managers, Accounting, Legal, Production Managers, Operations and Training to improve standardized reporting to better forecast needs and problems, as well as ensure we have the best resources available.

  
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  board of directors

  Visual Effects Society

  January 2011 - December 2011
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  Visual Effects Producer

  Framestore

  2008 - 2010

  Projects: Avatar, Where The Wild Things Are
  
  Responsible for all aspects of production management for multi-million dollar budgets, targets, deliverables and reporting. Oversee production set-up-organization; identify show needs and assist in setting priorities for technical support. Provide front line leadership, collaboration, humor, support and management of multiple production & creative teams to ensure a positive production environment. Handled new project bidding and client pitches. Supervised and mentored Line Producers, Production Managers and De

  

  
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  Line Producer

  Framestore

  2006 - 2008

  Project: The Tale of Despereaux
  
  Managed all aspects of the animation production pipeline. Responsible for production management, including morale, budget, schedule management and personnel. Oversaw crew of +300 artists and production staff.

• Head of Operations

  TSM Productions

  2002 - 2006

  Managed day-to-day company operations, including establishing, planning and implementing budgets. Responsible for strategic project planning and corporate affairs. Partnered with HR and recruiting to effectively hire and develop employees.
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  Production Manager

  Industrial Light & Magic

  1999 - 2001

  Project: Frankenstein
  
  Set-up protocols, procedures & the production schedule for ILM’s first CG feature. Established logistical requirements for all aspects of post-production, editorial and sound design. Responsible for employee morale, performance reviews and conflict resolution.
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  Production Supervisor

  DreamWorks Animation

  1997 - 1999

  Project: ANTZ
  
  Supervised CG to post production pipeline, including re-organizing production scheduling and QC procedures, resolved conflicts between schedule, budget and project goals.

  

  

  

• Producer

  CIS-EFILM

  1994 - 1997

  Projects included: Batman Forever, An American Werewolf in Paris, Batman & Robin, Star Trek: Generations, Waterworld, Pleasantville, Alien Resurrection.
  
  Oversaw triple-digit revenue growth through increased sales and internal budget management. Created new procedures for managing daily and future projects. Directed operational initiatives and collaborated with senior management to achieve production goals.