30+ years of experience creating compelling content for television, film, commercial, educational, and short-form productions. I’m a director, animator, and visual storyteller working across segments, inserts, commercials, broadcast content, and animated productions. I lead projects from concept through delivery, with strong expertise in visual storytelling, creative direction, color styling, and collaborative production workflows. Highlights include directing the award-winning National Film Board of Canada short film The Magic of Anansi and UNICEF’s Micronutrients, plus co-directing The Adventures of Buff Chunky.…

Jamie Sutton

30+ years of experience creating compelling content for television, film, commercial, educational, and short-form productions. I’m a director, animator, and visual storyteller working across segments, inserts, commercials, broadcast content, and animated productions. I lead projects from concept through delivery, with strong expertise in visual storytelling, creative direction, color styling, and collaborative production workflows. Highlights include directing the award-winning National Film Board of Canada short film The Magic of Anansi and UNICEF’s Micronutrients, plus co-directing The Adventures of Buff Chunky.…

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30+ years of experience creating compelling content for television, film, commercial, educational, and short-form productions. I’m a director, animator, and visual storyteller working across segments, inserts, commercials, broadcast content, and animated productions.

I lead projects from concept through delivery, with strong expertise in visual storytelling, creative direction, color styling, and collaborative production workflows. Highlights include directing the award-winning National Film Board of Canada short film The Magic of Anansi and UNICEF’s Micronutrients, plus co-directing The Adventures of Buff Chunky.

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Filmmaker at Beat Street Records
February 1, 2025 - June 1, 2026
Writer, director, and animator on 11 promotional spots. Oversaw voice direction, sound design, and music supervision to support rhythm, pacing, and narrative delivery.
Co-Director at Binocular Films
August 1, 2024 - March 1, 2026
Co-directed the short film The Adventures of Buff Chunky with Gaetano Frangella. Independently handled storyboarding, background design, animation, editing, and art direction; also served as co-writer.
Filmmaker at Upside Down Press
May 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Created The 2 Minute Murder Mystery using repurposed public domain live-action footage. Applied motion tracking in Adobe After Effects, integrated animated elements, performed compositing and post-production, and designed/mixed sound effects to support narrative pacing.
Art Director at Global Mechanic
January 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Art director on Acoustic Rooster (PBS Kids). Developed concept, world, characters, and color; collaborated with director Jonas and Company, Inc.
Filmmaker at Filmmaker (Jonas & Co.)
August 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Developed concept, world, characters, and color in collaboration with director Jonas & Co.; handled artwork, animation, and backgrounds.
Sheet Timer at Awesome Inc Animation
October 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023
Sheet timer on The Ren & Stimpy Show. Coordinated scene timing, dialogue synchronization, and action pacing with the animation director.
Filmmaker at Filmmaker
March 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Developed concept, world, and characters; collaborated with director; handled artwork, animation, and backgrounds.
Animation Director Supervisor / Sheet Timer at Cartoon Network Animation Director Supervisor
August 1, 2019 - March 1, 2022
Animation director supervisor and sheet timer on Tig N Seek. Coordinated scene timing, dialogue synchronization, and action pacing; worked closely with director and other supervisors to support schedules and quality.
Storyboard Artist at Doberman Pictures
September 1, 2018 - November 1, 2019
Created storyboards translating scripts into clear visual sequences. Developed compositions, camera movement, character acting, and staging to support storytelling goals; collaborated with directors and unit director.
Creator / Producer / Designer at Upside Down Press
August 1, 2017 - August 1, 2018
Produced Hobo Divine: The Hobo Radio Show vol. 3 (40-minute collage/quickmix) released as a physical record. Directed full visual identity (cover, inner sleeve, label), coordinated pressing and manufacturing, and delivered end-to-end audio-visual release.
Key Animation Supervisor at DHX Media
February 1, 2017 - June 1, 2018
Key animation supervisor on The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle. Used Cintiq as a digital replacement for traditional 2D animation; produced fluid character movement and expressive performances; collaborated with directors and supervisors to ensure high-quality, efficient delivery.
Creator / Producer / Designer at Upside Down Press
August 1, 2016 - August 1, 2017
Produced Hobo Divine: The Hobo Radio Show vol. 2 (40-minute collage/quickmix) released as a physical record. Directed visual identity (cover, inner sleeve, label) and coordinated physical pressing/manufacturing.
Creator / Producer / Designer at Upside Down Press
August 1, 2015 - August 1, 2016
Produced Hobo Divine: The Hobo Radio Show (40-minute collage/quickmix) released as a physical record. Directed full visual identity (cover, inner sleeve, label) and coordinated pressing and manufacturing.
Key Animation Supervisor at DHX Media
August 1, 2014 - November 1, 2016
Key animation supervisor on The New Mr. Peabody and Sherman Show. Used Cintiq for expressive, on-model character animation; collaborated with directors and supervisors; ensured quality and efficient production delivery.
Character Designer at Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies
May 1, 2014 - May 1, 2014
Created character explorations for Wabbit Reimagined legacy characters with new shape language and visual design exploration.
Animator at Great Guns Marketing
October 1, 2013 - November 1, 2013
Animator on the music video Donna Summer "Love To Love You Baby" (remix). Created Flash animation using Illustrator-supplied vector artwork; rebuilt/optimized assets into animation-ready Flash symbols; managed complex Flash assets for broadcast-quality delivery under a tight deadline.
Animator at FORii Inc.
October 1, 2013 - December 1, 2013
Animator on the short film Katchi-Katchi. Developed stylized animation timing and movement to support strong illustrative posing and character performance.
Filmmaker at Horizon Intertainment, LLC
September 1, 2013 - February 1, 2014
Developed concept/world/characters in collaboration with director; handled artwork, animation, and backgrounds.
Character Designer at Disney ABC Television Group
May 1, 2013 - August 1, 2013
Created secondary characters for Wander Over Yonder. Developed concept/world/characters and collaborated with assistant director.
Art Director at 1One Productions
May 1, 2013 - September 1, 2013
Art director for Natrel Organics promotional spots (x4). Developed concept/world/characters/colour and collaborated with director.
Character Designer at Inuit Broadcasting Corporation
March 1, 2013 - March 1, 2013
Character designer and promotional art for the puppet show Amaudla & Johnny.
Animator at Elliott Animation
March 1, 2013 - May 1, 2013
Animator on Grojband using Flash/Adobe Animate. Animated characters for television deadlines; maintained animation builds and organized symbol libraries; produced keyframe animation while ensuring characters remained on-model.
Character Designer at Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies
December 1, 2012 - March 1, 2013
Developed concept/world/characters in collaboration with director; handled artwork, animation, and backgrounds.
Art Director at Horizon Intertainment, LLC
October 1, 2012 - February 1, 2013
Art director on short film Powerful Words. Developed concept/world/characters/colour and collaborated with director.
Filmmaker at Disney Consumer Products
September 1, 2012 - September 1, 2012
Developed a stylized version of legacy characters in collaboration with director; handled artwork, animation, and backgrounds.
Animator at Sesame Workshop
September 1, 2012 - September 1, 2012
Animator on the song segment "ABC Song" using Flash/Adobe Animate. Animated characters for TV deadlines; maintained animation builds and symbol libraries; ensured on-model consistency with production standards.
Animator at 9story Entertainment Inc.
April 1, 2012 - November 1, 2012
Animator for Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood using Flash/Adobe Animate. Produced keyframe animation for TV deadlines; maintained animation builds and symbol libraries; ensured characters remained on-model; collaborated with supervisors and fellow animators.
Filmmaker at Pixel Pirate Studio LLC
January 1, 2012 - May 1, 2012
Designed world/characters for Apple Dap segment in collaboration with director; handled artwork, animation, and backgrounds.
Filmmaker at Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies
September 1, 2011 - March 1, 2012
Developed concept/world/characters for MAD tv in collaboration with director; handled artwork, animation, and backgrounds.
Art Director at JibJab Media
January 1, 2011 - June 1, 2012
Art Director of Storybots segment. Collaborated with director; handled artwork, animation, and backgrounds.
Filmmaker at Filmmaker
July 1, 2010 - December 1, 2011
Writer, director, and animator for "Dance Series" (4 segments). Oversaw voice direction, sound design, and music supervision.
Animator at Elliott Animation
February 1, 2010 - February 1, 2011
Key animation posing for Jimmy Two-shoes.
Animator at Elliott Animation
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Animator for Total Drama Action using Flash/Adobe Animate. Produced animated characters for TV deadlines; maintained animation builds and symbol libraries; ensured characters stayed on-model.
Animator at Mugisha Enterprises
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Animator for the pilot Angora Napkin using Flash/Adobe Animate. Animated characters for TV deadlines; maintained animation builds and symbol libraries; collaborated closely with supervisors and fellow animators to deliver scenes on schedule.
Animator at Studio B Productions
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Animator on Peanuts Mobile Shorts using Flash/Adobe Animate. Animated characters for TV deadlines; maintained animation builds and symbol libraries; produced keyframe animation while ensuring on-model consistency.
Writer / Director / Art Director / Animator at Chuck Gammage Animation
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Worked on The Kid-Man and Lemon Show (promo), overseeing voice direction, sound design, and music supervision.
Filmmaker at Nick Jr.
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Developed concept/world/characters for "Dancin'" an animated segment for Yo Gabba Gabba; collaborated with director; handled artwork, animation, and backgrounds.
2D Animator & Music Composer at Library Editions
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Animated and composed the short film Ten Counting Cat. Animated scenes from rough to clean-up using classical hand-drawn animation on paper; interpreted storyboards and exposure sheets to create expressive performances and strong visual storytelling. Composed and produced the film’s original musical score, developing themes and cues to match pacing and emotional impact.
Animator at Studio B Productions
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Animator for Pucca using Flash/Adobe Animate. Animated characters for TV deadlines; maintained animation builds and symbol libraries; produced keyframes with on-model consistency and delivered scenes on schedule.
Episode Writer at Studio B Productions
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Wrote an original episode selected for production and broadcast as part of the Pucca television series (1 episode). Developed story concepts, plot structure, and character-driven comedy while adhering to series tone and guidelines.
Assistant Director at Nelvana
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Assistant Director on Wayside (TV series). Assembled and refined animatics with editorial; oversaw exposure sheet timing when required; supervised a digital animation team and provided creative/technical direction. Conducted storyboard revisions and supported pitch sessions; worked with director to resolve story and script issues with focus on B-story structure and comedic timing.
Animation Director at Nelvana
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Animation Director - Wayside: The Movie (Direct-to-Video Animated Feature). Led production of a 48-minute traditionally animated feature in Seoul, South Korea. Oversaw hand-drawn paper animation through marker-based clean-up, digital colour, and compositing. Responsible for exposure sheet timing across scenes, performance/pacing direction, and quality review; supervised artists and coordinated workflows for timely delivery.
Animator at Nelvana
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Animator for Gruesomestein's Monsters using Flash/Adobe Animate. Animated characters for TV deadlines; maintained animation builds and symbol libraries; produced on-model keyframe animation and delivered scenes on schedule.
Vignette Director at Nitrogen Studios Canada Inc
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Directed promotional vignettes (x4).
Creator / Producer / Designer at Upside Down Press
September 1, 2003 - September 1, 2004
Hobo Divine "Magic Super Blast" plunderphonics CD release only. Produced a complete audio-visual release from concept to finished product and directed visual identity (cover, inner sleeve, label), coordinating pressing and manufacturing.
Animation Timer at Carbunkle Cartoons
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Animation timer for Ren & Stimpy (Adult Party Cartoon).
Animation Timer at Bardel Entertainment
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Animation timer for ¡Mucha Lucha!
Director at Studio Pascal Blais
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Directed animated commercials. For Nestlé (Chocomania), developed key poses/performance direction, reviewed and refined animation, and maintained consistency/quality with a team. For Coca-Cola (Colatoons), directed animation pipeline from layout through final animation, including acting/timing/continuity review, delivering broadcast-quality work on schedule.
Filmmaker at National Film Board of Canada
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Developed concept/world/characters for UNICEF’s Micronutrients. Collaborated with director and handled artwork, animation, and backgrounds for a UNICEF clip used in a global leadership initiative.
Director at National Film Board of Canada
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Director for the short film The Magic Of Anansi; also handled animation, art direction, key posing, layouts, and backgrounds.
Traditional 2D Animator at Bardel Entertainment
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
Animated Stories From The Seventh Fire / Winter using traditional paper-based techniques. Animated scenes from layouts to develop performances through posing/timing/spacing; ensured consistency with design/volume and delivered on pipeline standards.
Animation Supervisor at Bardel Entertainment
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
Animation supervisor for Stickin' Around.
Character Designer at Bardel Entertainment
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996
Character designer for Dark Dog promo; developed concept/world/characters; collaborated with director; handled artwork, animation, backgrounds.
Character Designer at Splash Holdings Limited
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996
Character designer for Little Monsters IP; developed concept/world/characters; collaborated with director; handled artwork, animation, and backgrounds.
Pre-Production Supervisor at Network of Animation
September 1, 1995 - August 1, 1996
Supervised pre-production including character/location design, storyboards, and key background artwork to establish cohesive visual style and production-ready assets. Reviewed creative work for continuity and storytelling; responsible for storyboard slugging and production planning; supported animation pipeline structure and workflow.
Traditional 2D Animator at Natterjack Animation
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994
Animated Tank Girl (feature-length animated film). Applied timing/spacing/draftsmanship/acting to create believable performances while maintaining design consistency; collaborated with directors and supervisors for theatrical quality.
Traditional 2D Animator at International Rocketship
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994
Animated Tales From The Far Side III using traditional paper-based techniques. Animated from layouts, developed performances through posing/timing/spacing, and maintained consistency in design/volume for broadcast television.
Traditional 2D Animator at Bear Spots
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993
Animated Stick Figure Theater using traditional paper-based techniques for broadcast television. Animated performances through posing/timing/spacing while maintaining character design/volume consistency.
Game Designer / Creative Director at Gray Matter Games
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993
Conceived and designed the Chameleon Boy video game: gameplay mechanics, characters, world, and visual identity. Led creative direction across development while collaborating with artists, programmers, and designers to deliver a cohesive player experience.
Traditional 2D Animator at Gerhard Hahn
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993
Animated Asterix Conquers America (feature-length animated film). Created hand-drawn animation with strong timing/spacing and acting to maintain consistency in design/volume and appeal.
Traditional 2D Animator at Carbunkle Cartoons
April 1, 1992 - September 1, 1992
Animated The Ren & Stimpy Show using pre-timed exposure sheets and approved key poses. Translated stylized layouts into punchy action through precise spacing and timing, maintaining appeal across dramatic model shifts.
Traditional 2D Animator at Karen Johnson Productions
August 1, 1991 - November 1, 1991
Animated The Wish That Changed Christmas (traditional paper-based animation). Produced hand-drawn animation from layouts to develop expressive performances while maintaining design consistency and delivering scenes on schedule.
Traditional 2D Animator at Karen Johnson Productions
August 1, 1991 - March 1, 1992
Animated Fish Police using traditional paper-based techniques for broadcast television. Developed character performances through posing/timing/spacing and maintained consistency in design and volume; delivered on production pipeline standards.
Inbetween Artist at Karen Johnson Productions
May 1, 1991 - August 1, 1991
Inbetween artist for FernGully: The Last Rainforest. Produced clean, accurate inbetweens to smooth movement between key animation while maintaining character volume, draftsmanship, and consistency using animator roughs and exposure sheets.

Education

Screen Printing at Sheridan College
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1991
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics at Central Technical School
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Children Book Illustration at Langara College
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Writing For Children at Langara College
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004

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