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I’m Billy Mpetha, a Manchester-based 2D animator who loves collaborating with talented artists to create high-quality, character-driven animation. I specialize in 2D cel and rigged animation and work primarily in After Effects, Toon Boom, Rive, and TVPaint to bring ideas to life.
Over the years I’ve worked across TV, social media, and advertising, leading animation pipelines and delivering expressive work on tight deadlines. I enjoy mentoring teams and exploring techniques that push the storytelling in every frame.
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Experience Level
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Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Senior 2D Animator at Blinkink
August 1, 2024 - PresentSenior 2D animation work for Blinkink projects, contributing to character-driven animation and leading production workflows.
Senior 2D Animator at JAM Media Ltd
May 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024Senior 2D animation for JAM Media productions; collaborated with teams to deliver high-quality TV animation on schedule.
Director at Toastie Animation Company
August 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024Director at a Manchester-based 2D animation studio; oversaw project pipelines across social media, advertising, and TV production, client liaison, and team leadership.
2D Cel Animator at BUCK
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 20242D cel animation for BUCK project; short-term engagement.
2D Animator at Surfing Giant Europe
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 20242D animation for Surfing Giant Europe; contributed to multiple shorts.
Freelance Animator at PASSION PICTURES
April 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023Freelance animation work across various projects for Passion Pictures.
Freelance Animator at Yatta
May 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023Freelance animation projects for Yatta.
Freelance Animator at Blinkink
March 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023Freelance animation projects for Blinkink.
Freelance Animator at Linn Fritz
January 1, 2023 - February 1, 2023Freelance animation work for Linn Fritz.
Animator at Golden Wolf
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022Animator engagement for Golden Wolf.
Freelance Animator at Cel Animator Scholar
August 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022Freelance animation work with Cel Animator Scholar.
Lead Animator at Golden Wolf
July 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022Lead animator role at Golden Wolf focusing on project leadership and animation quality.
Freelance Animator at Le Cube
May 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021Freelance animation work for Le Cube.
Freelance Animator at Agent Pekka
February 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021Freelance animation projects for Agent Pekka.
Freelance Animator at Very True Story
November 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021Freelance animation work for Very True Story.
Freelance Animator at Partizan
July 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020Freelance animation projects for Partizan.
Freelance Animator at Ghost Robot
August 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020Freelance animation work for Ghost Robot.
Freelance Animator at Kong Animation Studio
August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020Freelance animation projects for Kong Animation Studio.
Freelance Animator at Blue-Zoo Animation Studio
April 1, 2020 - May 1, 2020Freelance animation work for Blue-Zoo Animation Studio.
Freelance Traditional Animator at sun & moon
February 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020Freelance traditional animation for sun & moon.
Freelance Animator at Games Workshop Factory Create
May 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019Freelance animator on a short pilot project for Games Workshop Factory Create.
Senior Rough Animator at Flying Bark Productions
October 1, 2018 - April 1, 2019Senior Rough Animator contributing to production pipelines.
Animation Supervisor at Brown Bag Films
February 1, 2017 - September 1, 2018Animation Supervisor overseeing animation teams and deliverables.
Lead Animator at Brown Bag Films Manchester
February 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017Lead animator role supporting project production and team coordination.
Toon Boom Animator at Boulder Media
December 1, 2014 - November 1, 2015Toon Boom animator on various animated series.
Animator at Wander Over Yonder
February 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015Wander Over Yonder Season 2 animator (Toon Boom pipeline).
Flash Animator at Danger Mouse
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Flash animation work on Danger Mouse.
Cel Action Animator at King Rollo Films
February 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014Cel action animation work for King Rollo Films.
Education
BA (Hons), Animation at University of Portsmouth
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013Character Animation at Gobelins, l'école de l'image
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Essential Management Skills at Total Excellence Centre
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017A-levels at St Margaret's Church of England High School, Liverpool
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010GCSE at Calderstones School, Liverpool
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008Qualifications
Character Animation
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Essential Management Skills
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
Experience Level
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