I'm an Emmy winning animation professional and graphic designer based in Canada, with 25 years of experience in the industry. I've been doing stop-motion animation on such TV series as 'Robot Chicken' and 'Celebrity Deathmatch', and 2D animation making music videos and concert visuals for 'Barenaked Ladies' and other artists. As a graphic designer, I've made 1000+ posters and promos for a variety of films, TV, theatre and comedy. I've created artwork for Broadway shows, Just for Laughs, Second City, and a large number of comedians and the entertainment industry in general. I also have the ability to mix my animation skills with my design skills, to create dynamic marketing for social media and print.…

Kurt Firla

I'm an Emmy winning animation professional and graphic designer based in Canada, with 25 years of experience in the industry. I've been doing stop-motion animation on such TV series as 'Robot Chicken' and 'Celebrity Deathmatch', and 2D animation making music videos and concert visuals for 'Barenaked Ladies' and other artists. As a graphic designer, I've made 1000+ posters and promos for a variety of films, TV, theatre and comedy. I've created artwork for Broadway shows, Just for Laughs, Second City, and a large number of comedians and the entertainment industry in general. I also have the ability to mix my animation skills with my design skills, to create dynamic marketing for social media and print.…

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I’m an Emmy winning animation professional and graphic designer based in Canada, with 25 years of experience in the industry.
I’ve been doing stop-motion animation on such TV series as ‘Robot Chicken’ and ‘Celebrity Deathmatch’, and 2D animation making music videos and concert visuals for ‘Barenaked Ladies’ and other artists.

As a graphic designer, I’ve made 1000+ posters and promos for a variety of films, TV, theatre and comedy. I’ve created artwork for Broadway shows, Just for Laughs, Second City, and a large number of comedians and the entertainment industry in general. I also have the ability to mix my animation skills with my design skills, to create dynamic marketing for social media and print.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Super Awesome Friends
January 1, 2022 - Present
Created graphic designs for various Broadway and off-Broadway shows and clients. Worked on developing visual identities, marketing materials, and promotional graphics that effectively engage audiences.
Animator/Director at Super Awesome Friends
January 1, 2022 - Present
Directed and animated numerous projects, honing my skills in storytelling and character design. Collaborated with writers and producers to effectively convey narratives through animation.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Various Clients
September 1, 2000 - October 16, 2025
Provided graphic design services to a range of clients, focusing on building brands and delivering creative visual solutions tailored to client needs.

Education

High School Diploma at Sir Winston Churchill High School
September 1, 1993 - June 30, 1996
Classical Animation Diploma at Sheridan College
May 1, 1998 - August 30, 2000

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    paper Kurt Firla's Design & Animation Portfolio - 2025
    This is a selection of work I've created over the past 20 years. I showcases my work as a graphic designer, animator and music video director. animator graphicdesigner videoeditor animation…