Alumni Information
School: LaSalle College Vancouver/Dubrulle Culinary Arts
Grad Year: 2008
Program of Study: Animation Art & Design
Degree: Diploma

Employment/Professional Information
Company Name: Sony Picture Imageworks
Location: Vancouver
Job Title: Lead Animator
Primary Responsibilities: Leading a team of animators and animating.

Describe a typical work day:

I spend a good amount of time reviewing shots with my team and helping them any way I can. I also attend dailies and director review with any of the shots my team has submitted. In between all that I try to find as much time to animate.

What accomplishment(s) are you most proud of?

I just finished up leading on my first full CG feature, Hotel Transylvania. I got to work with Genndy Tartakovsky and learn more than I ever have on a single project. It also ended up being the biggest opening for a Sony animation movie ever.

What are your creative inspirations or influences? Who are your heroes?

I draw my influences from all over the place; real life, movies and any art, anything that sparks an emotional really. Danny Boyle, Wes Anderson, and Sam Mendes are just a few of my heroes.