Driven and hardworking filmmaker and artist with a love for storyboard art and direction for animated TV. Passionate about producing meaningful characters and storylines, with strong collaboration and communication skills—able to direct efficiently, follow instructions, and stay on top of deadlines. Recent work includes directing and writing a three-minute mixed media 2D animated pilot and co-directing lead story development on multiple animated pieces. Experience spans storyboarding, character animation (2D), compositing, editing support, pitching documentation, and freelance visual development for theatre productions.

Jake Thomas

Driven and hardworking filmmaker and artist with a love for storyboard art and direction for animated TV. Passionate about producing meaningful characters and storylines, with strong collaboration and communication skills—able to direct efficiently, follow instructions, and stay on top of deadlines. Recent work includes directing and writing a three-minute mixed media 2D animated pilot and co-directing lead story development on multiple animated pieces. Experience spans storyboarding, character animation (2D), compositing, editing support, pitching documentation, and freelance visual development for theatre productions.

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Driven and hardworking filmmaker and artist with a love for storyboard art and direction for animated TV. Passionate about producing meaningful characters and storylines, with strong collaboration and communication skills—able to direct efficiently, follow instructions, and stay on top of deadlines.

Recent work includes directing and writing a three-minute mixed media 2D animated pilot and co-directing lead story development on multiple animated pieces. Experience spans storyboarding, character animation (2D), compositing, editing support, pitching documentation, and freelance visual development for theatre productions.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Storyboard Artist (Freelance) – GUM short film at Love Cabin Films
August 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026
Freelance storyboard artist working with an independent filmmaker to produce storyboards for a live-action short film titled 'GUM'. Produced storyboard art to help realize shot composition and layout for shooting days, supporting planning and readiness ahead of early August shoot schedules.
Logo and Poster Developer (Freelance) at F WAMP
March 1, 2026 - May 20, 2026
Worked closely with a theatre production team to develop new visuals for their shows at Edinburgh Fringe. Produced logo and poster design work intended for promotional purposes, collaborating with the team to support show branding and marketing deliverables.
Studio Intern (Art Department) at Light and Wonder (gambling company)
February 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026
Worked in the art department, sat in on meetings, supported idea development, and produced concepts for a personal game idea. Improved skills using After Effects and was introduced to Twine.
Student Ambassador at Leeds Arts University
September 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Helped set up events, presented for and advertised the university, and acted as a communicative, helpful point of contact for prospective attendees.

Education

BA (Hons) First Class Honours at Leeds Arts University
September 18, 2023 - July 24, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Other