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Hi, I'm Dimos Vrysellas, a seasoned Character Animator, Supervisor, and Director with over three decades of experience across feature animation and TV series production. I blend artistic vision with technical expertise to drive creative success and build collaborative teams that push boundaries. Over the years I've led animation, supervision, and direction at studios around the world, mentored artists, and designed tools to streamline workflows. I'm passionate about storytelling, inventive techniques, and fostering environments where teams thrive.…Hi, I'm Dimos Vrysellas, a seasoned Character Animator, Supervisor, and Director with over three decades of experience across feature animation and TV series production. I blend artistic vision with technical expertise to drive creative success and build collaborative teams that push boundaries. Over the years I've led animation, supervision, and direction at studios around the world, mentored artists, and designed tools to streamline workflows. I'm passionate about storytelling, inventive techniques, and fostering environments where teams thrive.

Dimos Vrysellas

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Hi, I'm Dimos Vrysellas, a seasoned Character Animator, Supervisor, and Director with over three decades of experience across feature animation and TV series production. I blend artistic vision with technical expertise to drive creative success and build collaborative teams that push boundaries. Over the years I've led animation, supervision, and direction at studios around the world, mentored artists, and designed tools to streamline workflows. I'm passionate about storytelling, inventive techniques, and fostering environments where teams thrive.…Hi, I'm Dimos Vrysellas, a seasoned Character Animator, Supervisor, and Director with over three decades of experience across feature animation and TV series production. I blend artistic vision with technical expertise to drive creative success and build collaborative teams that push boundaries. Over the years I've led animation, supervision, and direction at studios around the world, mentored artists, and designed tools to streamline workflows. I'm passionate about storytelling, inventive techniques, and fostering environments where teams thrive.

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Hi, I’m Dimos Vrysellas, a seasoned Character Animator, Supervisor, and Director with over three decades of experience across feature animation and TV series production. I blend artistic vision with technical expertise to drive creative success and build collaborative teams that push boundaries.

Over the years I’ve led animation, supervision, and direction at studios around the world, mentored artists, and designed tools to streamline workflows. I’m passionate about storytelling, inventive techniques, and fostering environments where teams thrive.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Beginner

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

Greek, Modern

Intermediate

Work Experience

CEO at Circus Ink Entertainment Ltd.

January 1, 2005 - Present

Offers services and consultation for the animation industry. Designed and released software for animators working in Autodesk’s Maya.

Animation Supervisor at ReDefine

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023

Led a team of animators to deliver high-quality animation for VFX, feature, and television series productions, achieving creative goals.

Animation Director at Epic Story Media

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021

Led the animation process for a children’s television series, ensuring quality and consistency with international production teams.

Animation Director at MoonRay Studios

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Led animation on an experimental proof-of-concept project, combining computer and 2D techniques to pioneer a faster and more innovative stylistic production process.

Mentor at AnimationMentor.com

January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020

Mentored professionals and students to enhance their animation skills, delivering a featured lecture on work flow efficiencies.

Animation Lead at Snowball Studios Ltd.

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020

Led a team of animators on a Disney Studio children’s series

Animation Director at Brown Bag Films

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019

Provided leadership for both CG and 2D animation on a children’s series.

Animator & Consultant at Autodesk

January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017

Animated on Autodesk’s I.P. short film and consulted on new tools for MAYA.

Director at Yellow Bear Studios

January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Directed a pilot web series, managing script revisions, storyboarding, animation, and editing.

Co-Director at AIC Studios

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016

Co-directed a feature film, contributing to story development and scriptwriting.

Mentor at AnimationMentor.com

January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2015

Mentored professionals and students to enhance their animation skills, delivering a featured lecture on work flow efficiencies.

Senior Animator at Mikros Image

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Animated for two feature films, delivering quality character performances.

Animation Director at Topix VFX

January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Led animation for national commercials for Telus Mobility, guiding a team of artists.

Senior Character Animator at Mr. X

January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

Animated characters for various VFX projects.

Freelance Animator at Hatch Studios

January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

Delivered CG and traditional animation services.

Freelance Character Animator at ReelFX

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011

Animated CG characters for short films.

Head of Animation at March Entertainment

January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011

Headed animation across all productions and acted as Head of Studio for the Toronto location, directing and leading animation teams.

Animation Supervisor at House Of Cool

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008

Supervised animators and riggers for a short film.

Freelance Character Animator at ReelFX

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008

Animated CG characters for a feature film.

Senior Character Animator at Nelvana

January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005

Animator on several children’s TV series.

Freelance Animator at Yowza! Animation Corp.

January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005

Animated for a Disney feature production.

Senior Character Animator at CORE FA

January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004

Animated for a Disney feature production.

Character Animator at DreamWorks

January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2004

Animated for DreamWorks features and served as Senator, leading a team in designing proprietary tools, training animators, and presenting advancements to partners and investors.

Animation Director at Franjo Production

January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995

Directed, designed, and animated a 30-second commercial advertisement proposal.

Animation Trainee at Animation Group Ltd.

January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1994

Began my animation career at 17 through a co-op program, later hired as a part-time employee.