A Canadian residing in Geelong, Australia. I began my animation career at the Vancouver Film School in Canada, in 2011. Since then, I’ve worked primarily as a storyboard artist on various 2D and 3D episodic productions, but have also animated, directed, designed characters, and have helped develop various animated IPs for pitching to market. I also storyboard for commercials and the odd live action project as well. Aside from production work, I teach an animation production and drawing course at The Victorian College of The Arts at The University of Melbourne on a yearly basis. I've got a diverse range of styles with an emphasis on cartoonish anime action and comedy. Please visit _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ for work examples,

Ian Milne

A Canadian residing in Geelong, Australia. I began my animation career at the Vancouver Film School in Canada, in 2011. Since then, I’ve worked primarily as a storyboard artist on various 2D and 3D episodic productions, but have also animated, directed, designed characters, and have helped develop various animated IPs for pitching to market. I also storyboard for commercials and the odd live action project as well. Aside from production work, I teach an animation production and drawing course at The Victorian College of The Arts at The University of Melbourne on a yearly basis. I've got a diverse range of styles with an emphasis on cartoonish anime action and comedy. Please visit _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ for work examples,

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A Canadian residing in Geelong, Australia.
I began my animation career at the Vancouver Film School in Canada, in 2011.

Since then, I’ve worked primarily as a storyboard artist on various 2D and 3D episodic productions, but have also animated, directed, designed characters, and have helped develop various animated IPs for pitching to market. I also storyboard for commercials and the odd live action project as well.

Aside from production work, I teach an animation production and drawing course at The Victorian College of The Arts at The University of Melbourne on a yearly basis.

I’ve got a diverse range of styles with an emphasis on cartoonish anime action and comedy.

Please visit Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup for work examples,

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Storyboard Artist at Freelance / Independent
January 1, 2011 - Present
Storyboarding and animatic creation on 2D and 3D series. Clients include DreamWorks, Disney, Cartoon Network, Warner Bros., Marvel, Channel 9 Australia, ABC Australia, Studio Moshi, Flying Bark, Atomic Cartoons, Icon Entertainment, Doodles/Pharrell Williams, Claynosaurz.
Director/Creator of Original IP Dragon Lizzardo at Custom Nuts Productions (Tokyo) & Omens Studio (Singapore)
August 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021
Developed my own original IP, including scripting, character design, a pilot animatic and production bible development for pitching.
2D Rough Animator at Studio Moshi
February 1, 2020 - June 1, 2020
Where is Anne Frank feature film by Ari Folman. Roughing out hand drawn animation in Harmony/Toon Boom. Complex designs and realistic timing/spacing.
University Instructor for Animation Drawing and Production at VCA / University of Melbourne
January 1, 2016 - Present
A semester-long course covering animation production and drawing, including pipeline overview, drawing demos and project guidance.
Freelance Storyboard Artist at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2011 - Present
Storyboarding and animatic creation on 2D and 3D series. Clients include Dreamworks, Disney, Cartoon Network, Warner Bros., Marvel, Channel 9 Australia, ABC Australia, Studio Moshi, Flying Bark, Atomic Cartoons, Icon Entertainment, Doodles/Pharrell Williams, Claynosaurz.
Storyboard Artist at Dave Enterprises & Dreamworks Entertainment
March 1, 2021 - May 1, 2023
Interpreting scripts, storyboarding sections as assigned by the director and working with a small team remotely; included action-heavy sequences and climaxes for Dragons: The Nine Realms S1/S2 and related projects.
Director / Creator at Custom Nuts Productions (Tokyo) & Omens Studio (Singapore)
August 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021
Developed original IP Dragon Lizzardo; involved scripting, character design, a pilot animatic and production bible development for pitching.
Freelance Illustrator at Moose Toys
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024
Providing detailed, dynamic character drawings for marketing and packaging (Goo-Jitzu and WWE properties among others).

Education

Diploma of Classical Animation at Vancouver Film School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Diploma of Classical Animation at Vancouver Film School
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006

Qualifications

Diploma of Classical Animation
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
    paper Dragon Lizzardo

    Vis dev on a personal IP that was optioned for development by Omens Studio (Singapore) and
    Custom Nuts Productions (Tokyo) back in 2021.