I'm Abbey Schwartz, a Vancouver-based hand-drawn artist, 2D Harmony/Flash animator, and actor with a passion for storytelling through motion. I trained in classical animation at Vancouver Film School and honed acting and performance skills at the University of British Columbia, which helps me bring characters to life with expressive line work and timing. Recently I worked on hand-drawn FX for the Invictus Games and am currently a volunteer with the Spark CG Society, while contributing design assets and production support for events and large-scale theatre projects. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and enjoy turning ideas into polished visuals and engaging performances.

Abbey Schwartz

I'm Abbey Schwartz, a Vancouver-based hand-drawn artist, 2D Harmony/Flash animator, and actor with a passion for storytelling through motion. I trained in classical animation at Vancouver Film School and honed acting and performance skills at the University of British Columbia, which helps me bring characters to life with expressive line work and timing. Recently I worked on hand-drawn FX for the Invictus Games and am currently a volunteer with the Spark CG Society, while contributing design assets and production support for events and large-scale theatre projects. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and enjoy turning ideas into polished visuals and engaging performances.

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I’m Abbey Schwartz, a Vancouver-based hand-drawn artist, 2D Harmony/Flash animator, and actor with a passion for storytelling through motion. I trained in classical animation at Vancouver Film School and honed acting and performance skills at the University of British Columbia, which helps me bring characters to life with expressive line work and timing.

Recently I worked on hand-drawn FX for the Invictus Games and am currently a volunteer with the Spark CG Society, while contributing design assets and production support for events and large-scale theatre projects. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and enjoy turning ideas into polished visuals and engaging performances.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Hand-drawn FX Artist at Invictus Games
October 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Tasked with transitional lighting strikes and hand-drawing motion FX for multiple sporting event bumpers, including wheelchair basketball, snowboarding, and volleyball.
Volunteer at Spark CG Society
October 1, 2024 - Present
Helped manage and organize tasks for talent and staff at various events, including airport pick-ups, lunch runs, ticket scanning and sales, and green room care. Also supported producers in organizing theatre productions for large-scale presentations.
Partnership Development Specialist at First Tours
April 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024
Created multiple graphics for PowerPoint presentations, led a team in increasing and maintaining professional relationships, maintained strict schedules, and met deadlines for multiple clients, while exceeding company sales goals.

Education

Classical Animation at Vancouver Film School
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
BFA in Acting at University of British Columbia
September 1, 2017 - April 1, 2021

Qualifications

Most Improvement
January 1, 2025 - December 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Professional Services, Other