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I am Jean-Paul Vermeulen, a Director, Story Supervisor, and Storyboard Artist with extensive experience in traditional and digital character animation, storytelling, and visual development. I have delivered high-quality projects across feature films, series, and commercials, shaping narratives from concept to screen and refining animation pipelines. I excel at leading multidisciplinary teams, refining visual narratives, and elevating animation standards that resonate with diverse audiences. I am committed to continuous learning and creative excellence, and I enjoy solving production challenges with creative and practical solutions.…I am Jean-Paul Vermeulen, a Director, Story Supervisor, and Storyboard Artist with extensive experience in traditional and digital character animation, storytelling, and visual development. I have delivered high-quality projects across feature films, series, and commercials, shaping narratives from concept to screen and refining animation pipelines. I excel at leading multidisciplinary teams, refining visual narratives, and elevating animation standards that resonate with diverse audiences. I am committed to continuous learning and creative excellence, and I enjoy solving production challenges with creative and practical solutions.

Jean-Paul Vermeulen

Storyboard Artist, Film Director, Animator, +3

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I am Jean-Paul Vermeulen, a Director, Story Supervisor, and Storyboard Artist with extensive experience in traditional and digital character animation, storytelling, and visual development. I have delivered high-quality projects across feature films, series, and commercials, shaping narratives from concept to screen and refining animation pipelines. I excel at leading multidisciplinary teams, refining visual narratives, and elevating animation standards that resonate with diverse audiences. I am committed to continuous learning and creative excellence, and I enjoy solving production challenges with creative and practical solutions.…I am Jean-Paul Vermeulen, a Director, Story Supervisor, and Storyboard Artist with extensive experience in traditional and digital character animation, storytelling, and visual development. I have delivered high-quality projects across feature films, series, and commercials, shaping narratives from concept to screen and refining animation pipelines. I excel at leading multidisciplinary teams, refining visual narratives, and elevating animation standards that resonate with diverse audiences. I am committed to continuous learning and creative excellence, and I enjoy solving production challenges with creative and practical solutions.

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I am Jean-Paul Vermeulen, a Director, Story Supervisor, and Storyboard Artist with extensive experience in traditional and digital character animation, storytelling, and visual development. I have delivered high-quality projects across feature films, series, and commercials, shaping narratives from concept to screen and refining animation pipelines.

I excel at leading multidisciplinary teams, refining visual narratives, and elevating animation standards that resonate with diverse audiences. I am committed to continuous learning and creative excellence, and I enjoy solving production challenges with creative and practical solutions.

Skills

Animation

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

2D Animation

Toon Boom Harmony

3D Animation

Experience Level

Animation

Expert

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Director – TV Series at Redefine Originals / DNEG

July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2025

Led the creative process for Heroes in Training, overseeing script refinement to final animation. Coordinated with international teams (Greece, India, the UK, the US) and managed character design, environment creation, animation cycles, voice sessions, and editing.

Storyboard Supervisor – TV Series at Redefine Originals / DNEG

April 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022

Supervised and mentored a team of storyboard artists for Jack Stalwart adventure series. Ensured high-quality storyboards aligned with the directorial vision and production deadlines.

Storyboard Supervisor – Feature Film at YBG Productions

January 1, 2019 - March 1, 2021

Led storyboarding for Bear Grylls: Young Adventurers, working closely with directors and writers to craft engaging narratives. Ensured high-quality storyboards aligned with the directorial vision and production deadlines.

Storyboard Artist – Feature Film at Europe China Pictures Group – East International Pictures

August 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018

Contributed storyboards for the feature The First Superhero.

Storyboard Artist – TV Series at NS1 Productions

June 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018

Supported The Floogals series with detailed scene storyboarding.

Storyboard Supervisor – Feature Film at Fish Blowing Bubbles

October 1, 2017 - June 1, 2018

Managed storyboard production for the studio's first feature film, coordinating closely with directors and producers.

Storyboard Artist – TV Series at Jellyfish Pictures

May 1, 2017 - October 1, 2017

Worked on Bitz & Bob, a CBBC preschool series.

Assistant Director – TV Series and Feature Film at Platinum Films – Pinewood Studios

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017

Directed Matt Hatter Chronicles episodes, overseeing story, layout, animation, and post-production; led animation and layout teams in India and supervised revisions for high-quality output.

Storyboard Artist – Feature Film at Aardman Animations Ltd

January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009

Storyboard contributions to The Pirates! Band of Misfits, Arthur Christmas (Sony co-productions), and Planet Sketch; additional overseas animation director and character designer experience (2005–2008).

Storyboard Artist – Feature Film at Rocket Pictures

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009

GNOMEO & JULIET – contributed storyboards for the feature.

Character and Visual Development at ULI MEYER STUDIOS

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009

Character and visual development work for MISS BELLYFOO project.

Overseas Animation Director / Character Designer

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008

Additional experience as overseas animation director and character designer (2005–2008).