Michael Kowalczykowski

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Hi, I’m Michael Kowalczykowski, a 2D animator and character rigger with a passion for performance and action.

About

Hi, I’m Michael Kowalczykowski, a 2D animator and character rigger with a passion for performance and action. I create original characters and animation, post them to multiple social media platforms, and have grown a following of over 100,000 combined followers. I enjoy collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines and love sharing knowledge with peers to help improve skills.

I’m based in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, and I’m excited to work on projects that push storytelling through motion, whether mentoring newcomers or crafting striking visuals for TV and film.

  • 7 years' experience
  • Joined September 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education

Work experience· 5 roles

Animator · Copernicus StudiosJul 2025 – Sep 2025 · 3 mos

Created high-quality 2D cutout animation for Solar Opposites Season 6; freelance work for Krypt to Save the Day.

Freelance Animator · Little Big StudiosJun 2025 – Present · 1 yr 6 mos

Freelance 2D cutout animator for an undisclosed project.

Senior Animator · Mercury FilmworksMar 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos

Created high-quality 2D animation for TV; examples include Centaur World, The Ghost and Molly McGee, and The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse. Mentored fellow animators and created onboarding/training documentation.

Animation & Rigging Intern · Pipeline StudiosApr 2020 – Sep 2025 · 5 yrs 6 mos
Rough Animator · RamshackleAug 2019 – Sep 2025 · 6 yrs 2 mos

Education

Bachelor of Animation · Sheridan College2016 – 2020

Certifications and awards

Glenn Carrs Scholarship for Academic Excellence and Leadership Skills2016 – 2025
Bachelor of Animation2016 – 2020

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