Hello! I'm Kennedy, a recent Sheridan Animation graduate who is eager to learn and contribute to future productions! As a 2D Animator and Character Designer, I am especially passionate for game animation and design, horror media, and worldbuilding. I am excited for the opportunity to work on your team!

Kennedy Schultz

Hello! I'm Kennedy, a recent Sheridan Animation graduate who is eager to learn and contribute to future productions! As a 2D Animator and Character Designer, I am especially passionate for game animation and design, horror media, and worldbuilding. I am excited for the opportunity to work on your team!

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Hello! I’m Kennedy, a recent Sheridan Animation graduate who is eager to learn and contribute to future productions! As a 2D Animator and Character Designer, I am especially passionate for game animation and design, horror media, and worldbuilding. I am excited for the opportunity to work on your team!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Generalist at Silverfish Pictures
September 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Generalist on a 12-member team for the stop-motion film Bugsick. Contributed to design, fabrication, and sound; roles included Set Fabrication Lead (organized set pieces and props, delegated fabrication, created test props, early test shots) and Sound Lead (directed voice actors, recorded foley, collected sound effects, edited and timed final soundtrack). Also assisted with storyboarding, animatic editing, prop creation, animation, and final cut. Bugsick won the Air Canada Short Film or Video Award at the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival and Best Student Sound at the Golden Grapes International Short Film Festival; aired on Air Canada flights.
Storyboard Artist (Intern) at Story Lab
May 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Scripted, storyboarded, and edited an assigned section of a larger collaborative animatic about a young girl's adventure to space. Communicated weekly with mentor and other interns for feedback and critique.
Summer Snack-Bar Staff at Stardust Drive-In Theatre
January 1, 2023 - Present
Provided fast, accurate service to customers; aided with questions and issues; maintained cleanliness and thoroughness of work to ensure customer satisfaction.
Program Development Assistant at Community Living York South
July 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Designed and developed Intro to Animation workshop for individuals supported by CLYS; created PowerPoints, Kahoots, and organized activities to enrich the workshop experience.
Private Tutor at Remote
November 1, 2021 - March 30, 2022
Reviewed past artwork and provided critique and guidance for Sheridan Animation Portfolio submissions; tutored applicant through portfolio submission process, resulting in acceptance to the program.

Education

Honours Bachelor of Animation at Sheridan College
September 1, 2021 - April 17, 2026
Bachelor of Studio Art at University of Guelph
September 1, 2019 - April 23, 2021
Completed 2 of 4 years

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    Kennedy Schultz DEMOREEL 2026
    video animator filmmaker