Hi, I’m Kelly H. Priftakis, a 3D animation and visual effects student based in Ronkonkoma, NY. Although I am an 3D animator, I also work in the 2D animation medium, along with storyboarding, graphic design, etc. I have experience in the programs: Toon Boom Harmony, Maya, the Adobe Suite, Blender and many more. I’ve also gained hands-on creative and production experience through roles like 2D Animator/Colorist and Associate Producer. Not only did this allow me to learn the pipeline, but gave me the skills to work together with a team of other creatives to make amazing art. My dream is to one day create my own animated series, combining my animation skills with my love for storytelling.…

Kelly H. Priftakis

Hi, I’m Kelly H. Priftakis, a 3D animation and visual effects student based in Ronkonkoma, NY. Although I am an 3D animator, I also work in the 2D animation medium, along with storyboarding, graphic design, etc. I have experience in the programs: Toon Boom Harmony, Maya, the Adobe Suite, Blender and many more. I’ve also gained hands-on creative and production experience through roles like 2D Animator/Colorist and Associate Producer. Not only did this allow me to learn the pipeline, but gave me the skills to work together with a team of other creatives to make amazing art. My dream is to one day create my own animated series, combining my animation skills with my love for storytelling.…

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Hi, I’m Kelly H. Priftakis, a 3D animation and visual effects student based in Ronkonkoma, NY. Although I am an 3D animator, I also work in the 2D animation medium, along with storyboarding, graphic design, etc. I have experience in the programs: Toon Boom Harmony, Maya, the Adobe Suite, Blender and many more.

I’ve also gained hands-on creative and production experience through roles like 2D Animator/Colorist and Associate Producer. Not only did this allow me to learn the pipeline, but gave me the skills to work together with a team of other creatives to make amazing art. My dream is to one day create my own animated series, combining my animation skills with my love for storytelling.

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Work Experience

2D Animator, Revisonist, Colorist at Bandit Studios
January 1, 2026 - April 1, 2026
Supported animation production by performing revisions and color work as part of studio workflows. Collaborated within the production pipeline to help deliver finished frames/assets for ongoing projects.
2d Animator (Revisionsist, Colorist) at Bandit Studios
January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026
Worked as a 2D animator supporting revision passes and coloring tasks as part of studio production.
Associate Producer at Bandit Studios
April 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Created production schedules, designed and managed social media, and maintained notes while gaining production and art workflow experience.
Page at Comack Public Library
November 1, 2022 - August 1, 2024
Organized books, made calls, and created art pieces for library projects. Contributed to day-to-day operations and supported event/project materials with creative work.
Page / Art Support (Library Assistant) at Comack Public Library
November 1, 2022 - August 31, 2024
Organized books, made calls, and created art pieces for library projects.

Education

BFA 3D Animation and Visual Effects at School of Visual Arts
September 20, 2024 - June 20, 2028
ANP-0-101-Animation at School of Visual Arts
September 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023
BFA (3D Animation and Visual Effects) at School of Visual Arts
September 20, 2024 - June 20, 2028
ANP-101-A (Animation) at School of Visual Arts
September 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Advertising Art/Graphic Design program (coursework) at Wils on Tech
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024

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Industry Experience

Other, Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization