Hello, I am Leon! I am an eager graduate of the rigorous Hertfordshire University. Trained to be a generalist, I hope to one day be a studio's storyboarder, rigger or rough animator. I enjoy jogging, worldbuilding and gaming in my free time - and my passion for this career comes from my strong attachment to western cartoons!…

Leon Emery Emonides Hatfield

Hello, I am Leon! I am an eager graduate of the rigorous Hertfordshire University. Trained to be a generalist, I hope to one day be a studio's storyboarder, rigger or rough animator. I enjoy jogging, worldbuilding and gaming in my free time - and my passion for this career comes from my strong attachment to western cartoons!…

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Hello, I am Leon! I am an eager graduate of the rigorous Hertfordshire University. Trained to be a generalist, I hope to one day be a studio’s storyboarder, rigger or rough animator.

I enjoy jogging, worldbuilding and gaming in my free time - and my passion for this career comes from my strong attachment to western cartoons!

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

French
Intermediate
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Animator at SpaceHopping (Group Student Film)
December 31, 2024 - October 4, 2025
Animator, VFX, Storyboarding, Coloring, Inbetweens, and Compositing for a group student film. Collaborated with the team to develop visual storytelling, shot timing, and color grading to achieve a cohesive look across the project.
Animator at Souper Soup (Student Film)
December 31, 2025 - October 4, 2025
Animator, VFX, Storyboarding, Coloring, Inbetweens, and Compositing for a student film. Contributed to story flow, character poses, and in-between work to maintain consistent animation quality and timing.
Animator, VFX, Storyboarding at SpaceHopping - Group Student Film
December 31, 2024 - October 4, 2025
Created animation, VFX, storyboarding, coloring, inbetweens and compositing for a group student film.
Animator, VFX, Storyboarding at Souper Soup - Student Film
December 31, 2025 - October 4, 2025
Animated sequences with VFX, storyboarding, coloring, inbetweens and compositing for a student film.
Animator at SpaceHopping (Group Student Film)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Contributed as animator and VFX artist across storyboarding, coloring, inbetweens, and compositing for a group student film project.
Animator at Souper Soup (Student Film)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Performed animation, visual effects, storyboarding, coloring, inbetweens, and compositing for another student film project.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (2D Animation) at University of Hertfordshire
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
A Levels (Psychology, Sociology, Media) at Oakgrove School Sixth Form
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in 2D Animation at University of Hertfordshire
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
A Levels at Oakgrove School Sixth Form
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022
Bachelors at University of Hertfordshire
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
A Levels at Oakgrove School Sixth Form
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022

Qualifications

Rookies Competition Online Finalist Award
August 1, 2025 - October 4, 2025
Rookies Competition Online Rookie of the Year Certificate - 2D Animation (Rank A)
August 1, 2025 - October 4, 2025
TrikFilm Czech Republic Film Festival Official Selection
September 1, 2025 - October 4, 2025
Rookies Competition Online Finalist Award
August 1, 2025 - October 4, 2025
Rookies Competition Online Rookie of the Year Certificate - 2D Animation (Rank A)
August 1, 2025 - October 4, 2025
TrikFilm Czech Republic Film Festival Official Selection
September 1, 2025 - October 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet

Skills

Experience Level