I'm a 3D artist, VFX artist , video editor and filmmaker , with an experience of over 14 years in the area , currently established in Bucharest Romania. I have worked in multiple industries where my skills are valued , like gaming industry, film industry, adds and commercials for TV and Online in different departments like production, post-production in film, game development and marketing in games, project management in cultural and educational projects for NGOs , currently teaching for UNATC (National Art University of Theatre and Cinematography, RO) as an associate professor in New Media Design .

Lucian Constantin Țigănuș

I'm a 3D artist, VFX artist , video editor and filmmaker , with an experience of over 14 years in the area , currently established in Bucharest Romania. I have worked in multiple industries where my skills are valued , like gaming industry, film industry, adds and commercials for TV and Online in different departments like production, post-production in film, game development and marketing in games, project management in cultural and educational projects for NGOs , currently teaching for UNATC (National Art University of Theatre and Cinematography, RO) as an associate professor in New Media Design .

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I’m a 3D artist, VFX artist , video editor and filmmaker , with an experience of over 14 years in the area , currently established in Bucharest Romania. I have worked in multiple industries where my skills are valued , like gaming industry, film industry, adds and commercials for TV and Online in different departments like production, post-production in film, game development and marketing in games, project management in cultural and educational projects for NGOs , currently teaching for UNATC (National Art University of Theatre and Cinematography, RO) as an associate professor in New Media Design .

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Language

English
Fluent
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Director Artistic at Ko-Moara de Gânduri
November 30, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Managed artistic direction for a New Media Educational installation, including management of outsourced teams and project coordination for an AFCN funded project.
Video Editor at Ko-Moara de Gânduri
October 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Edited CGI clips and performed color grading for a New Media installation, created motion graphics backgrounds and documentary editing.
DTP at Ko-Moara de Gânduri
October 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Performed desktop publishing tasks.
DTP at Teatrul Coquette
October 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Print design and brochure elements creation.
Video Editor - Color Grading- Compositing-VFX Artist at Teatrul Coquette
October 31, 2023 - July 9, 2025
Edited, colorized, composited animated puppet film after the play "Lacrima de argint"; project funded by AFCN.
3D Modelling, Texturing Artist at AstroWizard
July 31, 2023 - July 9, 2025
Modeled and textured 3D objects for AR application for the Muzeul Brancusi - project involving LIDL.
Supervizor Scenariu at RetinaFilm
August 31, 2023 - July 9, 2025
Scenariu supervision role.
3D Texturing Artist at RetinaFilm
August 31, 2023 - July 9, 2025
Designed 3D textures for characters in a Dash Film AFCN project.
Animation and Scenography 3D at Teatrul Coquette
August 31, 2023 - July 9, 2025
Presented puppet animation film project funded by AFCN.
Regie Film animație at Teatrul Coquette
August 31, 2023 - July 9, 2025
Directed puppet animation film project funded by AFCN.
3D animator, Rigger at RetinaFilm
May 31, 2023 - July 9, 2025
Worked on the 3D game "Vikings and Snails" as animator and rigger.
3D modelling at Teatrul Coquette
April 30, 2023 - July 9, 2025
Designed and modeled printable puppet heads for the show and film "Lacrima de Argint"; project funded by AFCN.
3D animator CG for VFX, Lighting Setup, Animation, Texturing Artist, Modelling at RetinaFilm
January 31, 2023 - July 9, 2025
Contributed animation, texturing, lighting, and modeling for "Pin-Up Island" feature film SF by Alexandru Nastoiu.
3D Trainer animation and rig for Games at RetinaFilm
February 29, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Provided training in 3D animation and rigging for games.
3D artist, animation, rigging Visual Artist at RetinaFilm
June 30, 2022 - July 9, 2025
Produced visuals for Suie Paparude 30 years concert.
3D props modelling, texturing at RetinaFilm
October 31, 2022 - July 9, 2025
Worked on 3D props modeling and texturing for a VR game in production.
Asistent Regie (second) / print props designer at NervFilm
January 31, 2022 - July 9, 2025
Assistant director and print props designer for feature film "Visul" directed by Catalin Saizescu.
Regie Documentar/ CGI/ VFX Artist at Independent
March 1, 2020 - Present
Directed and created CGI and VFX for documentary project "Valva Baii".
3D Character Artist, Animator, Rigger at Global Games Network
March 31, 2021 - July 9, 2025
3D artist on an RPG game project.
VFX artist, Compositing artist, Graphic design at RetinaFilm
July 31, 2020 - July 9, 2025
Worked on feature film "Ca niciodata a fost odata", directed by B. Dragulescu.
CG artist - 3D game at RetinaFilm
March 31, 2020 - July 9, 2025
Collaborated on CG art for a 3D game.
Regizor/VFX/Editor/Graphic Designer at Fundatia Misericors
January 31, 2020 - July 9, 2025
Directed, edited, created VFX, and designed graphics for various projects.
Organizator/ Director Tehnic at Paradox Film
October 31, 2019 - July 9, 2025
Technical director for Hyperfest International Film Festival.
Trainer lm , Film mai aproape at Freelance
August 31, 2019 - July 9, 2025
Summer school film trainer.
3D artist at AMC GAMES
October 31, 2019 - July 9, 2025
3D artist on various projects.
Organizator/Director Tehnic at Paradox Film
October 31, 2018 - July 9, 2025
Technical director for Hyperfest International Film Festival.
Video Editor Pro at Pro
January 31, 2018 - July 9, 2025
Video editing for Pro 700 campaign.
3D artist rigging at Holotech
November 30, 2017 - July 9, 2025
Rigging for face-capture app.
Asistent Regie casting, video editor at RH Casting
October 31, 2017 - July 9, 2025
Worked on more than 150 ads and 3 feature films as assistant director and video editor.
Video Editor at C. Andrei Ionescu
February 28, 2017 - July 9, 2025
Video editor for short film "Repede".
VFX, Video editor, animator at P.I. Teodorescu
November 30, 2016 - July 9, 2025
Created video-art work "Bucuresti port la Dunare" included in MNAC collection.
VFX, Video editor, animator at P.I. Teodorescu
November 30, 2016 - July 9, 2025
Worked on "Arte in Bucuresti" and the awarding salon of the UAP within MNAR.
3D artist, editor, animator at Independent
May 31, 2016 - July 9, 2025
Created works for the CeraMYK exhibition at Galateea Contemporary Art.
Color Grading at L. Gligor
July 31, 2015 - July 9, 2025
Performed color grading for medium length film "The trembling of silence" in direction of L. Gligor.
VFX, compositing at D. Chisu
November 30, 2014 - July 9, 2025
Worked on feature film "Bucuresti Non-Stop" directed by D. Chisu.
VFX, Video editor, animator at P.I. Teodorescu
April 30, 2013 - July 9, 2025
Produced documents and video artworks such as "Rose Breath", exhibited in various galleries.
Video Editor at Teatrul Pro
June 30, 2013 - July 9, 2025
Edited theatre trailers for multiple Romanian theatres.
3D artist at Master Porps, Standard Vision
January 31, 2013 - July 9, 2025
Worked on animated short film "Ursul pacalit de Vulpe".
VFX, Video Editor at P.I. Teodorescu
June 30, 2012 - July 9, 2025
Produced video-art "Doina" exhibited at galleries including Aiurart and MNAC.
Asistent Productie on-set, Video Editor at Slomoments
June 30, 2012 - July 9, 2025
Worked on 100+ commercial productions using Phantom cameras.
VFX, Video Editor, DVD Authoring at P.I. Teodorescu
March 31, 2012 - July 9, 2025
Produced video arts and documentaries including "Freedom She Said" presented internationally.
3D Artist, Team Lead, Supervisor at 3D Walker
January 31, 2012 - July 9, 2025
Responsible for modeling, rigging, texturing and facial and prop animation on 200+ projects.
2D/3D Generalist, Animation, Motion Graphics at AD Pro
July 31, 2009 - July 9, 2025
Worked on interactive corporate marketing projects.
Consultant Asigurari de viata at BCR
October 31, 2008 - July 9, 2025
Assistant manager for life insurance.
Regizor, Scenarist, Documentarist, Gracian at UTV
June 30, 2007 - July 9, 2025
Editor Subtitrari Filme/Documentare limba engleza
December 31, 2020 - July 9, 2025
Director Artistic at Ko-Moara de Gânduri
November 30, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Managed the artistic direction of a New Media Educational installation and outsourced management for an AFCN-funded project.
Video Editor at Ko-Moara de Gânduri
October 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Edited CGI clips, performed color grading, created motion graphics backgrounds, and cut/edit documentary CGI for a New Media installation.
DTP at Ko-Moara de Gânduri
October 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Provided desktop publishing services.
DTP at Teatrul Coquette
October 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Executed print design and brochure elements creation.
Video Editor - Color Grading - Compositing - VFX Artist at Teatrul Coquette
October 31, 2023 - July 9, 2025
Edited, colorized, composited an animated puppet film based on 'Lacrima de argint', an AFCN-funded project.
3D Modelling, Texturing Artist at AstroWizard
August 31, 2023 - July 9, 2025
Modeled and textured 3D objects for an AR application for the Brancusi Museum, a LIDL project.
Supervizor Scenariu / 3D Texturing Artist at RetinaFilm
August 31, 2023 - July 9, 2025
Designed textures for 3D characters for a Dash Film project funded by AFCN.
Animator 2D, Scenography 3D at Teatrul Coquette
August 31, 2023 - July 9, 2025
Worked on puppet animation film after the 'Lacrima de Argint' show, an AFCN-funded project.
Regie Film animație at Teatrul Coquette
August 31, 2023 - July 9, 2025
Directed puppet animation film, AFCN-funded project.
3D animator, Rigger at RetinaFilm
May 31, 2023 - July 9, 2025
Worked on 3D animation and rigging for the 'Vikings and Snails' 3D game.
3D modelling at Teatrul Coquette
April 30, 2023 - July 9, 2025
Designed and modeled printable puppet heads for 'Lacrima de Argint' show and puppet film, AFCN-funded project.
3D animator CG for VFX, Lighting Setup, Animation, Texturing Artist, Modelling at RetinaFilm
January 31, 2023 - July 9, 2025
Contributed to 'Pin-Up Island', a sci-fi feature film, undertaking multiple 3D artist roles.
3D Trainer animation and rig for Games at RetinaFilm
February 28, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Trained on 3D animation and rigging related to games.
3D artist, animation, rigging Visual Artist at RetinaFilm
June 30, 2022 - July 9, 2025
Produced visuals and video for Suie Paparude 30 years concert and various concert visual materials.
3D props modelling, texturing at RetinaFilm
October 31, 2022 - July 9, 2025
Worked on props modeling and texturing for a VR game in production.
Assistant Director (second) / print props designer at NervFilm
January 31, 2022 - July 9, 2025
Worked as assistant director and designed print props for the feature film 'Visul' directed by Catalin Saizescu.
Director / CGI / VFX Artist at Independent
March 1, 2020 - Present
Directed and worked as CGI and VFX artist on the 'Valva Baii' documentary.
3D Character Artist, animator, rigger at Global Games Network
March 31, 2021 - July 9, 2025
Worked on 3D character art, animation, and rigging for an RPG game.
VFX artist, compositing artist, graphic design at RetinaFilm
July 31, 2020 - July 9, 2025
Contributed VFX, compositing, and graphic design for the feature film 'Ca niciodata a fost odata' directed by B. Dragulescu.
CG artist - 3D game at RetinaFilm
March 31, 2020 - July 9, 2025
Worked as a CG artist for a 3D game.
Director / VFX / Editor / Graphic Designer at Fundatia Misericors
January 31, 2020 - July 9, 2025
Directed, edited, and designed graphics for projects.
Organizer / Technical Director at Paradox Film
October 31, 2019 - July 9, 2025
Organized and provided technical direction for the Hyperfest International Film Festival.
Film Trainer at Film mai aproape
August 31, 2019 - July 9, 2025
Trainer for a summer school film program.
3D artist at AMC GAMES
October 31, 2019 - July 9, 2025
Worked on 3D art for the gaming company.
Organizer / Technical Director at Paradox Film
October 31, 2018 - July 9, 2025
Organized and directed technical aspects of the Hyperfest International Film Festival.
Video Editor Pro at Pro
January 31, 2018 - July 9, 2025
Video editing for Pro 700 campaign.
3D artist rigging at Holotech
November 30, 2017 - July 9, 2025
Performed rigging for face-capture applications.
Assistant Director casting, video editor at RH Casting
October 31, 2017 - July 9, 2025
Collaborated on over 150 commercials and 3 feature films.
Video Editor at C. Andrei Ionescu
February 28, 2017 - July 9, 2025
Edited the short film 'Repede'.
VFX, Video editor, animator at P.I. Teodorescu
November 30, 2016 - July 9, 2025
Created video art works and participated in events at MNAC and UAP.
3D artist, editor, animator at Independent
May 31, 2016 - July 9, 2025
Participated in the CeraMYK exhibition at Galateea Contemporary Art.
Color Grading at L.Gligor
July 31, 2015 - July 9, 2025
Color grading for the medium-length film 'The trembling of silence'.
VFX, compositing at D.Chisu
November 30, 2014 - July 9, 2025
Worked on the feature film 'Bucuresti Non-Stop'.
VFX, Video editor, animator at P.I. Teodorescu
April 30, 2013 - July 9, 2025
Created video art exhibited at multiple cultural venues across Europe.
Video Editor at Teatrul Pro
June 30, 2013 - July 9, 2025
Produced theatre trailers for multiple Romanian theatres.
3D artist at Master Porps, Standard Vision
January 31, 2013 - July 9, 2025
Contributed to the animation short film 'Ursul pacalit de Vulpe'.
VFX, Video Editor at P.I. Teodorescu
June 30, 2012 - July 9, 2025
Created 'Doina' video art presented at various galleries.
Assistant Production on-set, Video Editor at Slomoments
June 30, 2012 - July 9, 2025
Worked on over 100 commercials filmed with Phantom cameras.
VFX, Video Editor, DVD Authoring at P.I. Teodorescu
March 31, 2012 - July 9, 2025
Worked on video art and documentary projects including the medium-length 'Freedom She Said'.
3D Artist, Team Lead, Supervisor at 3D Walker
January 31, 2012 - July 9, 2025
Engaged in modelling, rigging, texturing, facial animation, props animation, managing over 200 projects.
2D/3D Generalist, animation, motion graphics at AD Pro
July 31, 2009 - July 9, 2025
Worked on interactive corporate marketing projects.
Consultant Asigurari de viata at BCR
October 31, 2008 - July 9, 2025
Assistant manager of life insurance.
Regizor, Scenarist, Documentarist, Gracian at UTV
June 30, 2007 - July 9, 2025
Worked on directing, scripting, and documentary production.
Editor Subtitrari Filme/Documentare limba engleza
December 31, 2020 - July 9, 2025
Edited subtitles for films and documentaries from 2010 to 2020.
Director Artistic at Ko-Moara de Gânduri
November 30, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Management of artistic aspects for a New Media Educational installation and outsource management for a project funded by AFCN.
Video Editor at Ko-Moara de Gânduri
October 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Editing and color grading CGI clips for New Media installation, creation of motion graphics background, editing of CG documentary footage.
DTP at Ko-Moara de Gânduri
October 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Desktop publishing tasks including print design and brochure elements.
DTP at Teatrul Coquette
October 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Print design and brochure elements.
Video Editor - Color Grading - Compositing - VFX Artist at Teatrul Coquette
October 31, 2023 - July 9, 2025
Editing, colorizing, compositing for puppet animation film after the play "Lacrima de argint", a project funded by AFCN.
3D Modelling, Texturing Artist at AstroWizard
July 31, 2023 - July 9, 2025
3D modeling and texturing of objects for AR application related to Muzeul Brancusi for LIDL project.
Supervizor Scenariu at RetinaFilm
August 31, 2023 - July 9, 2025
Scenario supervisor role for AFCN funded project.
3D Texturing Artist at RetinaFilm
August 31, 2023 - July 9, 2025
Designing textures for 3D characters for a Dash Film project funded by AFCN.
3D Animator, Rigger at RetinaFilm
May 31, 2023 - July 9, 2025
Worked on "Vikings and Snails" 3D game.
3D Modelling at Teatrul Coquette
April 30, 2023 - July 9, 2025
Design and 3D modeling for printable puppet heads for "Lacrima de Argint" show and puppet film, funded by AFCN.
3D animator CG for VFX, Lighting Setup, Animation, Texturing Artist, Modelling at RetinaFilm
January 31, 2023 - July 9, 2025
Worked freelance on "Pin-Up Island", a sci-fi feature film directed by Alexandru Nastoiu.
3D Trainer animation and rig for Games at RetinaFilm
February 28, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Training for animation and rigging directed towards games development.
3D artist, animation, rigging Visual Artist at RetinaFilm
June 30, 2022 - July 9, 2025
Provided visuals for Suie Paparude 30-year concert including video graphics and visuals.
3D props modelling, texturing at RetinaFilm
October 31, 2022 - July 9, 2025
Modeling and texturing 3D props for VR game in production.
Asistent Regie (second) / print props designer at NervFilm
January 31, 2022 - July 9, 2025
Assistant directing and print props design for feature film "Visul" directed by Catalin Saizescu.
Regie Documentar/ CGI/ VFX Artist at Independent Worker
March 1, 2020 - Present
Directed documentary "Valva Baii", performing CGI and VFX work on own initiative.
3D Character Artist, animator, rigger at Global Games Network
March 31, 2021 - July 9, 2025
Created characters and rigging for an RPG game.
VFX artist, compositing artist, graphic design at RetinaFilm
July 31, 2020 - July 9, 2025
Worked on feature film "Ca niciodata a fost odata" directed by B. Dragulescu.
CG artist - 3D game at RetinaFilm
March 31, 2020 - July 9, 2025
Worked as CG artist for 3D game projects.
Regizor/VFX/Editor/graphic Designer at Fundatia Misericors
January 31, 2020 - July 9, 2025
Directed, edited, and performed VFX and graphic design duties.
Organizator/ Director Tehnic at Paradox Film
October 31, 2019 - July 9, 2025
Technical director and organizer for International Hyperfest Film Festival.
Trainer film at Film mai aproape
August 31, 2019 - July 9, 2025
Summer school film trainer.
3D artist at AMC GAMES
October 31, 2019 - July 9, 2025
3D artist duties related to gaming industry projects.
Organizator/Director Tehnic at Paradox Film
October 31, 2018 - July 9, 2025
Technical director and organizer for International Hyperfest Film Festival.
Video Editor Pro at Pro
January 31, 2018 - July 9, 2025
Professional video editing for advertising campaigns such as Pro 700.
3D artist rigging at Holotech
November 30, 2017 - July 9, 2025
Rigging for face-capture app development.
Assistant Director casting, video editor at RH Casting
October 31, 2017 - July 9, 2025
Assistant director for casting and video editing for over 150 ads and 3 feature films.
Video Editor at C. Andrei Ionescu
February 28, 2017 - July 9, 2025
Edited short film "Repede".
VFX, Video editor, animator at P.I. Teodorescu
November 30, 2016 - July 9, 2025
Created video art "Bucuresti port la Dunare" included in MNAC collection.
3D artist, editor, animator at Independent Worker
May 31, 2016 - July 9, 2025
Participated in contemporary art exhibition CeraMYK at Galateea Contemporary Art.
Color Grading at L. Gligor
July 31, 2015 - July 9, 2025
Color grading for medium-length film "The trembling of silence" directed by L. Gligor.
VFX, compositing at D. Chisu
November 30, 2014 - July 9, 2025
VFX and compositing work on feature film "Bucuresti Non-Stop".
VFX, Video editor, animator at P.I. Teodorescu
April 30, 2013 - July 9, 2025
Produced video art "Rose Breath" shown in various art fairs and exhibitions.
Video Editor at Teatrul Pro
June 30, 2013 - July 9, 2025
Edited trailers for multiple Romanian theaters.
3D artist at Master Porps, Standard Vision
January 31, 2013 - July 9, 2025
Worked on animated short film "Ursul pacalit de Vulpe".
VFX, Video Editor at P.I. Teodorescu
June 30, 2012 - July 9, 2025
Created "Doina" video art presented in galleries.
Assistant Production on-set / Video Editor at Slomoments
June 30, 2012 - July 9, 2025
Worked on over 100 advertising productions recorded with Phantom cameras.
VFX, Video Editor, DVD Authoring at P.I. Teodorescu
March 31, 2012 - July 9, 2025
Created video-art performance and documentary medium-length film "Freedom She Said" shown internationally.
3D Artist, Team Lead, Supervisor at 3D Walker
January 31, 2012 - July 9, 2025
Modeling, rigging, texturing, facial and props animation for over 200 projects.
2D/3D Generalist, animation, motion graphics at AD Pro
July 31, 2009 - July 9, 2025
Creating interactive corporate marketing materials.
Consultant Asigurari de viata at BCR
October 31, 2008 - July 9, 2025
Assist manager for life insurance sales.
Regizor, Scenarist, Documentarist, Gracian at UTV
June 30, 2007 - July 9, 2025
Roles included directing, screenwriting, documentary making and graphic art.
Editor Subtitrari Filme/Documentare limba engleza
December 31, 2020 - July 9, 2025
Subtitle editing for films and documentaries in English language between 2010 and 2020.

Education

Master at UNATC
September 1, 2022 - July 31, 2024
B.A at UPG Ploiești
September 1, 2002 - July 31, 2006
B.A. at Universitatea Hyperion
September 1, 2002 - July 31, 2006
Bacalaureat at Colegiul National "Mihai Viteazul" - Ploiesti
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2001
Doctorand at UNATC
October 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Master at UNATC
September 1, 2022 - July 31, 2024
B.A at UPG Ploiești
September 1, 2002 - July 31, 2006
B.A at Universitatea Hyperion
September 1, 2002 - July 31, 2006
Bacalaureat at Colegiul National "Mihai Viteazul" - Ploiesti
September 1, 1997 - June 30, 2001
Doctorand (doctorat stiintific) PHD started at UNATC
October 1, 2024 - October 31, 2028
Master at UNATC
September 1, 2022 - July 31, 2024
B.A at UPG Ploiești
September 1, 2002 - July 31, 2006
B.A at Universitatea Hyperion
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2025
Bacalaureat at Colegiul National "Mihai Viteazul" - Ploiesti
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2001

Qualifications

Managementul Proiectelor (fonduri europene)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
    paper Sci-Fi movie "Pin-up Island"

    CGI ARTIST and ANIMATOR for a sci-fi movie that won best design to Sci-FI Boston Film Festival