I am an experienced Animation Artist with a strong background in media production. I specialize in 2D animation, cutout animation, and traditional and digital techniques, using tools like Toon Boom, Autodesk Maya, Adobe Photoshop, and Premiere Pro. I enjoy collaborating across teams and disciplines to bring stories to life with engaging visuals. Over the years I have led and contributed to projects as Director/Senior Animator and 2D game animator, often in remote work setups. I am passionate about storytelling through motion and continually refining my craft to deliver polished, expressive animation for TV, film, and interactive media.

Elmer Nellasca

I am an experienced Animation Artist with a strong background in media production. I specialize in 2D animation, cutout animation, and traditional and digital techniques, using tools like Toon Boom, Autodesk Maya, Adobe Photoshop, and Premiere Pro. I enjoy collaborating across teams and disciplines to bring stories to life with engaging visuals. Over the years I have led and contributed to projects as Director/Senior Animator and 2D game animator, often in remote work setups. I am passionate about storytelling through motion and continually refining my craft to deliver polished, expressive animation for TV, film, and interactive media.

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I am an experienced Animation Artist with a strong background in media production. I specialize in 2D animation, cutout animation, and traditional and digital techniques, using tools like Toon Boom, Autodesk Maya, Adobe Photoshop, and Premiere Pro. I enjoy collaborating across teams and disciplines to bring stories to life with engaging visuals.

Over the years I have led and contributed to projects as Director/Senior Animator and 2D game animator, often in remote work setups. I am passionate about storytelling through motion and continually refining my craft to deliver polished, expressive animation for TV, film, and interactive media.

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Work Experience

Director/Senior Animator at Dead Limbo Studio
June 7, 2025 - Present
Leading animation projects, directing shot workflows, and supervising animation quality for multiple productions.
Director/Senior Animator at Crescent Moon Animation Studio
November 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021
Directed 2D animation sequences and senior animation work for TV/film projects and coordination of remote teams.
2d Game Animator (Remote) at Legendo Entertainment
August 1, 2019 - Present
Created 2D animation assets and sequences for game projects; collaborated with cross-functional teams.
Freelance Paperless Animator/Cutout Animator (Remote) at SIMON Film
December 1, 2018 - Present
Specialized in paperless and cutout animation techniques for film production; delivered animation sequences.
Cutout Animator at Red Door Animation Inc
November 1, 2018 - Present
Produced cutout animation sequences for client projects with Toon Boom workflow.
2D Animator at Mighty Studio
April 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
Performed 2D animation tasks for short-term project assignments.
Toon Boom Cutout Animator (Remote) at Rocketsheep Studio
February 1, 2019 - May 1, 2019
Created cutout animations using Toon Boom for remote projects.
2d Animation Artist (Remote) at Searom Animation,Inc.
June 1, 2018 - October 1, 2018
Developed 2D animation assets and sequences for various productions.
2d Animator at CAMSUR ANIMATION STUDIO
January 1, 2018 - June 1, 2018
2D animation duties for projects with Toon Boom and other tools.
2d Animation Artist at Akwan Productions
November 1, 2016 - November 1, 2017
2D animation artist contributing to multiple projects.
Toonboom Cutout Animator at Zig Zag Animation Studio
August 1, 2015 - April 1, 2016
Cutout animation work using Toon Boom for TV/film projects.
2d Animator at Inspidea
January 1, 2015 - July 1, 2015
2D animation work for TV shows and film production.
2d Animator at Inspidea Manila (Satelite Studio)
June 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
2D animation duties for satellite studio projects.
Toonboom Cutout Animator at Toon City Animation, Inc.
June 1, 2013 - December 1, 2013
Cutout animation work for multiple productions using Toon Boom.
Toonboom Cutout Animator at Snipple Animation Studios
July 1, 2012 - September 1, 2012
Cutout animation tasks for TV/film projects.
Digital Animation Trainer at Cordillera School of Digital Arts
March 1, 2012 - June 1, 2012
NC III Digital Animation Trainer providing instruction and mentorship.
2D Animator (Flash, Toonboom Cutout Animator) at Booh Animation Studio/Scrawl Manila
June 1, 2011 - February 1, 2012
2D animation tasks using Flash and Toon Boom Cutout techniques.
Paperless Animator at CAMSUR Animation Studio
January 1, 2009 - March 1, 2011
Paperless animation production duties within CAMSUR studio.
Toon Boom Animator / CU/IB Artist at CAMSUR Animation Studio
February 1, 2006 - December 1, 2008
Toon Boom animation and CU/IB artwork responsibilities.

Education

Master in Public Administration at University Of Nueva Caceres
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
Bachelor of Secondary Education at Naga College Foundation
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998
Bachelor of Arts (AB) at Naga College Foundation
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1996

Qualifications

PBET Professional Board Examination for Teacher TM1
March 27, 2023 - March 13, 2026
NC III - Technical Education And Skills Development Authority
March 27, 2023 - March 26, 2028

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services