Daniel Amar

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Daniel Amar is a Spanish freelance 2D/stop motion animation, illustrator and filmmaker based in Germany.

About

Daniel Amar is a Spanish freelance 2D/stop motion animation, illustrator and filmmaker based in Germany.

In 2017, he founded Canino Animation, an independent animation studio through which he develops projects both on his own and in collaboration with other artists.

His work spans short films, music videos, commercials and video games, giving him a versatile background across different stages of animation production, from character design and storyboarding to animation and compositing.

Alongside his independent projects, he has collaborated with international animation studios, specialising in traditional 2D character animation and FX animation.

He enjoys exploring different visual styles, bringing characters to life and combining creativity, storytelling and humour in his work.

  • 8 years' experience
  • Joined October 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 31 roles

Creative Director & 2D Generalist · No Stone Unturned (Wise Monkey)Sep 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos

Creative leadership combined with 2D generalist production work, supporting the visual direction and animation execution for the project.

2D FX animator · Tadeo Films (Tadeo Jones)Apr 2025 – May 2025 · 2 mos

Produced 2D FX animation work for Tadeo Jones projects, supporting visual effects timing and integration with the broader animation pipeline.

Creative Director & 2D Generalist · Joelus (YouTube channel intro: Camino a Competir)Mar 2025 – Mar 2025 · 1 mo

Directed and produced 2D generalist work for a YouTube channel intro, shaping the creative direction and final animated presentation.

2D Character Animator · Disney Country (Golden Wolf)Mar 2025 – Apr 2025 · 2 mos
Creative Director & 2D Generalist · Alberto Amar (music video Funny Frog)Jun 2024 – Dec 2024 · 7 mos
Director / 2D Animator / Compositor · Rodrigo Oro (music video Aiaiai)May 2024 – Nov 2024 · 7 mos
Creative Director & 2D Generalist · Mystic Black Hole Bubble GumOct 2023 – Jan 2024 · 4 mos
2D FX animator · LightBox Animation Studios (Pirates)Oct 2023 – Oct 2023 · 1 mo

Education· 6

BFA in Fine Arts · Universidad Politécnica de Valencia2010 – 2014
Stop Motion Character Animation Course · David Caballer and Iván Sarrión (ClayAnimation)2016
ModelMaker and Decoration Course · ClayAnimation (ClayKids)2014
BFA in Fine Arts · Universidad Politécnica de Valencia2010 – 2014

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