I have dedicated thirty years of my life to animating characters and creatures, both drawn and digital. My journey has been filled with leadership roles, collaborating with incredible teams to bring stories to life. I'm passionate about creativity and technology, always looking for new ways to innovate and enhance storytelling through animation.

David Andrews

I have dedicated thirty years of my life to animating characters and creatures, both drawn and digital. My journey has been filled with leadership roles, collaborating with incredible teams to bring stories to life. I'm passionate about creativity and technology, always looking for new ways to innovate and enhance storytelling through animation.

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I have dedicated thirty years of my life to animating characters and creatures, both drawn and digital. My journey has been filled with leadership roles, collaborating with incredible teams to bring stories to life. I’m passionate about creativity and technology, always looking for new ways to innovate and enhance storytelling through animation.

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Work Experience

Animation Director at DNEG
May 20, 2021 - June 12, 2026
Supervised animation of a helicopter chase for Amazon MGM Studios’ 'The Wrecking Crew'.
Fellow at Unreal Engine Virtual Production Fellowship
December 31, 2020 - April 30, 2021
Employed Unreal Engine to produce a short film single-handedly in five weeks.
Animator at Tippett Studio
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Animated human faces and creature performances for game cinematics, rides, and film.
Animation Director at Alchemic Ltd
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Directed facial animation team of 12 animators on unreleased ABBA music video.
Creative Director at Amavitae
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Illustrated a questionnaire for a career development mobile app and worked with app developers and UX designers to realize MVP.
Animation Supervisor at Pulse Evolution
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Led animation team performing digital portrayals of Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley.
Animation Director at Digital Domain 3.0
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Oversaw animation projects and directed a team of animators.
Animation Director at Sony Imageworks
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Directed animation projects focusing on feature films.
Animation Director at The Orphanage
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Led the animation department for various projects.
Animation Instructor at Art Academy University
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Taught courses on animation techniques and principles.
Feature Animation Director at Paramount Pictures
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Directed feature animation projects.
Animation Director at Industrial Light and Magic
December 30, 1992 - December 30, 2003
Directed animation for various blockbuster films.

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Media & Entertainment, Gaming