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Hi, I’m Zee Risek. I’m an animator, storyboard artist, and writer with extensive experience across TV series, feature films, and independent projects. I’ve led creative teams as a show runner and art director, and I excel at turning ideas into clear storyboards, character designs, and production-ready Animatics. I’m passionate about collaborating with writers, designers, and directors to craft engaging stories and efficient pipelines that deliver on tight timelines.
I’m the founder and owner of Flying Iguana Animation Inc., where I help bring concepts to screen through hands-on animation, design, and production leadership. I’m fluent in Croatian and enjoy working with diverse teams across Canada and beyond to build ambitious projects from inception to delivery.
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Work Experience
Storyboard Artist at Corus Entertainment
March 1, 2022 - February 29, 2024Created storyboards for the series Thomas and Friends- All Engines Go!, contributing to a successful animated children's series.
Show Runner at Jerry Co. Animation
August 1, 2021 - October 31, 2022Led production and creative direction for Season 2 of Dreamcatchers!, overseeing all aspects of the show from writing to animation supervision.
Storyboard Supervisor/animatic editor/Writer/character designer/Art Director at Jerry Co. Animation
January 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021Managed multiple creative roles on Season 1 of Dream Catchers including show running, character design, storyboarding, and animatic editing. Ensured high-quality visual storytelling.
Storyboard Artist and Animator at Jerry Co. Animation
April 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019Delivered storyboards and animation on the feature film SEDNA, successfully completing the project.
Script Writer at BE3 Animation
August 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017Wrote scripts for the animated series ZAFARI, contributing to the show's narrative development.
Storyboard Artist at Sardine Productions and Sixteen South
October 1, 2016 - November 30, 2017Provided storyboards for the series CLAUDE and CHOP CHOP NINJA, enhancing episode visual narratives.
Storyboard Artist at Big Jump Productions
April 1, 2016 - June 30, 2016Produced storyboards for the series KUU KUU HARAJUKU during a short contract.
Storyboard Artist at Sardine Productions
June 1, 2015 - May 31, 2016Created storyboards for the series Toonmart Marty, contributing to the show's production.
Storyboard Artist at DHX Media
May 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015Developed storyboards for the series Chuck's Choice over a brief contract period.
Animator at Jerry Co. Animation
March 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015Worked as a ToonBoom animator on the project Stories of Our Elders, delivering quality animation sequences.
Animator at Alexa Hann Productions
January 1, 2015 - February 28, 2015Provided traditional frame-by-frame hand-drawn animation for the short film Nail'd, emphasizing classic animation techniques.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Corus Entertainment
May 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015Produced storyboards for the series Fresh Beat Band on a freelance basis.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Atomic Cartoons
March 1, 2014 - July 31, 2014Created storyboards for the series Pirate Express during a freelance contract.
Animator at Jerry Co. Animation
September 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014Returned for Season 2 of The Deerskins as an animator using Toon Boom animation techniques.
Animator at 9 Story Entertainment Inc.
May 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013Worked as an animator on the series Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, contributing to character animation.
Animator at Jerry Co. Animation
November 1, 2012 - April 30, 2013Performed Toon Boom animations on various projects.
Creator/ Writer/ Designer at Carpe Diem Film & TV
February 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012Created, wrote, and designed pitches and projects including Bango's Magic Pants and Mikey and His Mighty Machines.
Storyboard Artist at Corus Entertainment
August 1, 2012 - October 31, 2012Produced storyboards for the series Scaredy Squirrel.
Designer at High Score House
April 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012Designed the High Score House app, contributing to UI/UX and graphic design.
Key Animator at Cuppa Coffee
July 1, 2010 - September 30, 2010Served as key animator on the series Ugly Americans, creating key frames for animation sequences.
Writer/ Character Designer/ Animator at Sardine Productions
May 1, 2005 - September 30, 2010Worked on the series My Goldfish Is Evil as a writer, character designer, storyboard artist, and animator. Also contributed to multiple animation duties across web games and shorts.
After Effects Animation at H2V Entertainment Inc.
June 1, 2005 - January 31, 2009Produced After Effects animations, character designs, and lip syncs on various productions including Astro 12 and Zanni.
Character Designer at Oasis Animation Inc.
April 1, 2007 - October 31, 2007Designed characters and backgrounds on productions such as Stand Up TV and Peruse City.
Flash Animator at NuFilms Productions
June 1, 2007 - July 31, 2007Created flash animation for the music video The Death Of All Romance by The Dears.
Character Designer at Spectra Animation
May 1, 2007 - July 31, 2007Performed character design and development for the production Mob Dogs.
Storyboard Artist at Subsequence Entertainment
May 1, 2007 - June 30, 2007Created storyboards for an episode of the series Gofrette.
Storyboard Artist at Lost The Plot Productions
March 1, 2006 - April 30, 2006Worked on storyboards and flash animation for the series The Zimmer Twins.
Animator/ Character Designer/ Layout Artist at Cinegroupe
February 1, 2000 - May 31, 2003Multiple roles including character design on Daft Planet, animating Pig City, flash animation on Sagwa, layout artist on The Kids From Room 402, and animation on Tom & Jerry for Nintendo Game Boy.
Storyboard Artist at Corus Entertainment
March 1, 2022 - February 29, 2024Created storyboards for the series Thomas and Friends- All Engines Go!
Show Runner at Jerry Co. Animation
August 1, 2021 - October 31, 2022Managed Season 2 of Dreamcatchers! overseeing production, creative direction, and coordination.
Storyboard Supervisor/animatic editor/Writer/character designer/Art Director at Jerry Co. Animation
January 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021Handled show running, character designing, storyboarding, and animatic editing for Season 1 of Dream Catchers.
Storyboard Artist and Animator at Jerry Co. Animation
April 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019Worked on storyboarding and animation for the feature film 'SEDNA'. Completed all assigned tasks successfully.
Script Writer at BE3 Animation
August 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017Wrote scripts for the series 'ZAFARI'.
Storyboard Artist at Sardine Productions and Sixteen South
October 1, 2016 - November 30, 2017Storyboard artist for the series 'CLAUDE' and 'CHOP CHOP NINJA'.
Storyboard Artist at Big Jump Productions
April 1, 2016 - June 30, 2016Created storyboards for the series KUU KUU HARAJUKU.
Storyboard Artist at Sardine Productions
June 1, 2015 - May 31, 2016Created storyboards on the series 'Toonmart Marty'.
Storyboard Artist at DHX Media
May 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015Created storyboards on the series 'Chuck's Choice'.
Animator at Jerry Co. Animation
March 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015ToonBoom animation on 'Stories of Our Elders'.
Animator at Alexa Hann Productions
January 1, 2015 - February 28, 2015Traditional frame-by-frame, hand-drawn animation (no rigs, no puppets) on short film 'Nail'd'.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Corus Entertainment
May 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015Storyboard artist on the series 'Fresh Beat Band'.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Atomic Cartoons
March 1, 2014 - July 31, 2014Storyboard artist on the series Pirate Express.
Animator at Jerry Co. Animation
September 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014Animator for season 2 of The Deerskins.
Animator at 9 Story Entertainment Inc.
May 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013Animator on Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood.
Animator at Jerry Co. Animation
November 1, 2012 - April 30, 2013Toon Boom Animation.
Creator/ Writer/ Designer at Carpe Diem Film & TV
February 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012Creator and writer for 'Bango's Magic Pants' in development. Designed and developed pitch package for 'Mikey and His Mighty Machines'.
Storyboard Artist at Corus Entertainment
August 1, 2012 - October 31, 2012Storyboard artist on the series 'Scaredy Squirrel'.
Designer at High Score House
April 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012Designer on the High Score House App.
Key Animator at Cuppa Coffee
July 1, 2010 - September 30, 2010Key animator on the series 'Ugly Americans'.
Writer/ Character Designer/ Animator at Sardine Productions
May 1, 2005 - September 30, 2010Writer of episode 'Jet Stream Adventure' on 'My Goldfish Is Evil'. Character designer and storyboard corrections for 'My Goldfish Is Evil' Season 1. Flash animation on 'Leon'. Animated 11-minute pilot 'Pete & Bob' and cycles for web games in series 'Manon'. Digital color on intro to feature film 'Aurelie'. Animator on two shorts for 'Mordillo'.
After Effects Animation at H2V Entertainment Inc.
June 1, 2005 - January 31, 2009Animation on production 'Astro 12', character design on 'Yo Biblio', and lip syncs on production 'Zanni'.
Character Designer at Oasis Animation Inc.
April 1, 2007 - October 31, 2007Character and background designer on 'Stand Up TV'. Character design on 'Peruse City'.
Flash Animator at NuFilms Productions
June 1, 2007 - July 31, 2007Flash animator on music video for 'The Death Of All Romance' by 'The Dears'.
Character Designer at Spectra Animation
May 1, 2007 - July 31, 2007Character designer and development on production 'Mob Dogs'.
Storyboard Artist at Subsequence Entertainment
May 1, 2007 - June 30, 2007Storyboard artist on an episode of 'Gofrette'.
Storyboard Artist at Lost The Plot Productions
March 1, 2006 - April 30, 2006Storyboard and Flash animation for series 'The Zimmer Twins'.
Animator/ Character Designer/ Layout Artist at Cinegroupe
February 1, 2000 - May 31, 2003Character designer for series 'Daft Planet'. Animation and posing for series 'Pig City' Seasons 1 & 2. Flash animation for 'Sagwa'. Layout artist on series 'The Kids From Room 402' Seasons 2 & 3. Animator for 'Tom & Jerry' Nintendo Game Boy.
Storyboard Artist at Corus Entertainment
March 1, 2022 - February 1, 2024Created storyboards for the series Thomas and Friends- All Engines Go!, visualizing key scenes and sequences to support animation production.
Show Runner at Jerry Co. Animation
August 1, 2021 - October 1, 2022Led the production of Season 2 of Dreamcatchers, overseeing all aspects including storyboard supervision, animatic editing, writing, character design, and art direction to ensure creative consistency and quality.
Storyboard Supervisor/animatic editor/Writer/character designer/Art Director at Jerry Co. Animation
January 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021Managed storyboarding and animatic editing, wrote scripts, designed characters, and provided art direction on the series Dream Catchers Season 1, contributing to the overall visual storytelling and production workflow.
Storyboard Artist and Animator at Jerry Co. Animation
April 1, 2018 - December 1, 2019Storyboarded and animated for the feature film Sedna, delivering visual sequences and animation cycles that completed the project successfully.
Script Writer at BE3 Animation
August 1, 2016 - December 1, 2017Wrote scripts for the animated series ZAFARI, contributing to the narrative development and episode scripts.
Storyboard Artist at Sardine Productions and Sixteen South
October 1, 2016 - November 1, 2017Created storyboards for series such as CLAUDE and CHOP CHOP NINJA, translating scripts into visual story sequences.
Storyboard Artist at Big Jump Productions
April 1, 2016 - June 1, 2016Storyboard artist on the series KUU KUU HARAJUKU, developing visual narratives in line with the show's direction.
Storyboard Artist at Sardine Productions
June 1, 2015 - May 1, 2016Produced storyboards for the series Toonmart Marty, enhancing episode storytelling through visual planning.
Storyboard Artist at DHX Media
May 1, 2015 - June 1, 2015Created storyboards for Chuck's Choice series, helping set the foundation for animation production.
Animator at Jerry Co. Animation
March 1, 2015 - June 1, 2015Worked on ToonBoom animation for the project Stories of Our Elders, creating traditional and digital animations.
Animator at Alexa Hann Productions
January 1, 2015 - February 1, 2015Performed traditional frame-by-frame hand-drawn animation on the short film Nail'd, emphasizing classic animation techniques.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Corus Entertainment
May 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015Created storyboards for the series Fresh Beat Band, supporting animation pipeline and storytelling.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Atomic Cartoons
March 1, 2014 - July 1, 2014Visualized storyboards for the series Pirate Express, aiding pre-production processes.
Animator at Jerry Co. Animation
September 1, 2013 - June 1, 2014Returned as animator for the second season of The Deerskins, producing character animations and sequences.
Animator at 9 Story Entertainment Inc.
May 1, 2013 - September 1, 2013Animated for Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, contributing to the series animation production.
Animator at Jerry Co. Animation
November 1, 2012 - April 1, 2013Created Toon Boom animations contributing to various animated projects.
Creator/ Writer/ Designer at Carpe Diem Film & TV
February 1, 2011 - December 1, 2012Created and wrote Bango's Magic Pants (in development) and designed pitch packages for Mikey and His Mighty Machines, driving original content development.
Storyboard Artist at Corus Entertainment
August 1, 2012 - October 1, 2012Storyboard artist on the series Scaredy Squirrel, translating scripts visually to support production.
Designer at High Score House
April 1, 2011 - June 1, 2012Designed elements for the High Score House App, contributing to user experience and interface design.
Key Animator at Cuppa Coffee
July 1, 2010 - September 1, 2010Key animator on the series Ugly Americans, responsible for creating critical animation sequences.
Writer/ Character Designer/ Animator at Sardine Productions
May 1, 2005 - September 1, 2010Wrote episode Jet Stream Adventure for My Goldfish Is Evil, designed characters for season 1, performed storyboard corrections, flash animation on Leon, animation for web games on Manon, digital color work for Aurelie intro, animated two shorts for Mordillo, and created an 11-minute pilot called Pete & Bob.
After Effects Animation at H2V Entertainment Inc.
June 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009Produced animations with After Effects for productions including Astro 12, created character designs for Yo Biblio, and lip synced productions like Zanni.
Character Designer at Oasis Animation Inc.
April 1, 2007 - October 1, 2007Designed characters and backgrounds for Stand Up TV and performed character design work on Peruse City.
Flash Animator at NuFilms Productions
June 1, 2007 - July 1, 2007Flash animation work on the music video The Death Of All Romance by The Dears.
Character Designer at Spectra Animation
May 1, 2007 - July 1, 2007Character design and development on the production Mob Dogs.
Storyboard Artist at Subsequence Entertainment
May 1, 2007 - June 1, 2007Storyboard artist for an episode of Gofrette.
Storyboard Artist at Lost The Plot Productions
March 1, 2006 - April 1, 2006Storyboard and Flash Animation on the series The Zimmer Twins.
Animator/ Character Designer/ Layout Artist at Cinegroupe
February 1, 2000 - May 1, 2003Character designer on Daft Planet, animator and poser on Pig City Seasons 1 & 2, Flash animator on Sagwa, layout artist for The Kids From Room 402 Seasons 2 & 3, and animator on Tom & Jerry for Nintendo's Game Boy.
Animator / Character Designer / Layout Artist at Cinegroupe
May 1, 2003 - October 18, 2025Character Designer on the series Daft Planet; Posing and animation on Pig City; Flash Animation on Sagwa; Layout Artist on The Kids From Room 402; Animator on Tom & Jerry for Nintendo's Game Boy.
Writer / Character Designer / Animator at Sardine Productions
September 1, 2010 - October 18, 2025Writer of episodes including 'Jet Stream Adventure' on 'My Goldfish Is Evil'; Character Designer on Season 1; Storyboard Corrections; Flash animation on various shorts, including 'Leon' and web content.
After Effects Animator at H2V Entertainment Inc.
January 1, 2009 - October 18, 2025Animation on multiple productions; Character design on 'Yo Biblio'; Lip sync work on 'Zanni'.
Character Designer at Oasis Animation Inc.
October 1, 2007 - October 18, 2025Character and Background Designer on the production 'Stand Up TV' and 'Peruse City'.
Character Designer at Spectra Animation
July 1, 2007 - October 18, 2025Character Designer and development on the production 'Mob Dogs'.
Flash Animator at NuFilms Productions
July 1, 2007 - October 18, 2025Flash Animator on the music video for 'The Death Of All Romance' by 'The Dears'.
Storyboard Artist at Subsequence Entertainment
June 1, 2007 - October 18, 2025Storyboard Artist on the series 'Gofrette'.
Storyboard Artist at Lost The Plot Productions
April 1, 2006 - October 18, 2025Storyboard and Flash Animation on the series 'The Zimmer Twins'.
Animator / Storyboard Artist at Jerry Co. Animation
June 1, 2014 - October 18, 2025Toon Boom animation on 'Stories of Our Elders'.
Animator at 9 Story Entertainment Inc.
September 1, 2013 - October 18, 2025Animator on 'Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood'.
Animator at Jerry Co. Animation
April 1, 2013 - October 18, 2025Toon Boom animation work on various projects.
Creator / Writer / Designer at Carpe Diem Film & TV
December 1, 2012 - October 18, 2025Creator/ Writer for 'Bango's Magic Pants' (in development); pitch package development for 'Mikey and His Mighty Machines'.
Storyboard Artist at Sardine Productions
November 1, 2017 - October 18, 2025Storyboard Artist on the series 'CLAUDE' and 'CHOP CHOP NINJA'.
Designer at High Score House
June 1, 2012 - October 18, 2025Designer on the High Score House App.
Storyboarding / Animator at Corus Entertainment
October 1, 2012 - October 18, 2025Storyboard Artist on the series 'Scaredy Squirrel'.
Storyboard Artist (Freelance) at Corus Entertainment
January 1, 2015 - October 18, 2025Freelance Storyboard Artist on the series 'Fresh Beat Band'.
Storyboard Artist at Atomic Cartoons
July 1, 2014 - October 18, 2025Storyboard Artist on the series 'Pirate Express'.
Animator at Jerry Co. Animation
June 1, 2015 - October 18, 2025Toon Boom animation on various shorts and series.
Storyboard Artist at DHX Media
June 1, 2015 - October 18, 2025Storyboard on 'Chuck's Choice'.
N/A at Alexa Hann Productions
February 1, 2015 - October 18, 2025Traditional hand-drawn animation on the short film 'Nail'd'.
Creator / Writer / Designer at Carpe Diem Film & TV
December 1, 2012 - October 18, 2025Creator/ Writer for 'Bango's Magic Pants' in development; pitch for 'Mikey and His Mighty Machines'.
Storyboard Artist at Sardine Productions and Sixteen South
November 1, 2017 - October 18, 2025Storyboard Artist on the series CLAUDE and CHOP CHOP NINJA.
Writer at BE3 Animation
December 1, 2017 - October 18, 2025Writer on the series 'ZAFARI'.
Storyboard Supervisor / Animatic Editor / Writer / Character Designer / Art Director at Jerry Co. Animation
July 1, 2021 - October 18, 2025Dream Catchers, season 1 (Dream Catchers project with Jerry Co. Animation).
Show Runner at Jerry Co. Animation
October 1, 2022 - October 18, 2025Season 2 of Dreamcatchers! Storyboard Supervisor/animatic editor/Writer/character designer/Art Director.
Storyboard Artist at Corus Entertainment
February 1, 2024 - October 18, 2025Storyboard Artist on various series including 'Thomas & Friends' (as part of the Dream Catchers/Thomas project).
Show Runner, Storyboard Supervisor/Animatic Editor/Writer/Character Designer/Art Director at Jerry Co. Animation
January 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021Season 1 of Dream Catchers, including show running, character design, storyboard artistry, and animatic editing
Creator/Writer/Designer at Carpe Diem Film & TV
February 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012Creator/Writer for Bango's Magic Pants in development; Designer and pitch package development for Mikey and His Mighty Machines
Writer/Character Designer/Animator at Sardine Productions
May 1, 2005 - September 30, 2010Writer of episode Jet Stream Adventure on My Goldfish Is Evil; Character Designer on Season 1; Storyboard corrections and episode storyboard
After Effects Animator at H2V Entertainment Inc.
June 1, 2005 - January 31, 2009After Effects Animation on Astro 12
Animator/Character Designer/Layout Artist at Cinegroupe
February 1, 2000 - May 31, 2003Character Designer on Daft Planet; Posing and Animation on Pig City Seasons 1 & 2; Flash Animation on Sagwa; Layout Artist on The Kids From Room 402 Seasons 2 & 3; Animator on Tom & Jerry for Nintendo Game Boy Education
Education
Classical Animation at Sheridan College
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1992Classical Animation at Sheridan College
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1992Classical Animation at Sheridan College
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1992Classical Animation at Sheridan College
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992Classical Animation at Sheridan College
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Other, Professional Services
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