Hi there, I’m Matthew Spradlin, an early AI creator and adopter with over 20 years of TV and feature film production experience. I’m a 3D animator and published writer who blends storytelling with cutting‑edge AI and animation tools, continually learning and exploring new ways to tell compelling stories. I currently lead AI-driven projects at Sony Animation and Earthx TV, pushing the boundaries of how AI can enhance creativity and production workflows. I’m passionate about turning ambitious ideas into reality through collaboration with studios, agencies, and talent. I love researching trends, developing original IP, and sharing knowledge through development, writing, and content creation. When I’m not scripting or animating, I’m exploring new media formats and promoting responsible, innovative AI in media.

Matthew Spradlin

Hi there, I’m Matthew Spradlin, an early AI creator and adopter with over 20 years of TV and feature film production experience. I’m a 3D animator and published writer who blends storytelling with cutting‑edge AI and animation tools, continually learning and exploring new ways to tell compelling stories. I currently lead AI-driven projects at Sony Animation and Earthx TV, pushing the boundaries of how AI can enhance creativity and production workflows. I’m passionate about turning ambitious ideas into reality through collaboration with studios, agencies, and talent. I love researching trends, developing original IP, and sharing knowledge through development, writing, and content creation. When I’m not scripting or animating, I’m exploring new media formats and promoting responsible, innovative AI in media.

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Hi there, I’m Matthew Spradlin, an early AI creator and adopter with over 20 years of TV and feature film production experience.

I’m a 3D animator and published writer who blends storytelling with cutting‑edge AI and animation tools, continually learning and exploring new ways to tell compelling stories.

I currently lead AI-driven projects at Sony Animation and Earthx TV, pushing the boundaries of how AI can enhance creativity and production workflows.

I’m passionate about turning ambitious ideas into reality through collaboration with studios, agencies, and talent. I love researching trends, developing original IP, and sharing knowledge through development, writing, and content creation. When I’m not scripting or animating, I’m exploring new media formats and promoting responsible, innovative AI in media.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Writer / Director / Producer at Earthx TV
February 1, 2021 - Present
Wrote and produced projects for a TV series; currently airing on EarthxTV in North America, Europe, and the UK.
Writer / Director / Producer at RoKiT Comics
January 1, 2021 - October 8, 2025
Storyboarding and writing of comics and screenplays to be developed into TV series and feature films. Collaborated with major talent agencies. Developed acquired material into feature films or TV series.
Director and Animator at Alibaba Pictures Group Limited
January 1, 2017 - October 8, 2025
Directed and animated multiple TV station identifications for Alibaba TV.
Director / Animator at BK G THP Productions
January 1, 2014 - October 8, 2025
Directed and animated multiple TV 'station identifications' for Alibaba TV; also involved in scripting and FX supervision.
Lead 3D & 2D Graphics Designer at Cloud19 Post
February 1, 2009 - October 8, 2025
Created all 2D & 3D graphics and animations for interactive DVDs; oversaw day-to-day operations, QC, and workflow.
3D Animator & Motion Graphics Designer at SUGAR Film Productions
November 1, 1996 - October 8, 2025
Created 3D animations and 2D motion graphics for websites.
Writer / Director / Producer at Earth X TV
February 1, 2021 - Present
Wrote and directed 'American Forest Fires: The Untold Story' TV series; currently airing on Earth X TV in North America, Europe, and the UK. Recognized for engaging storytelling and cross-media collaboration.
Storyboarding & Writing for comics and screenplays at ROKiT Comics
January 20, 2021 - October 8, 2025
Storyboarded and wrote comics and screenplays intended for development into TV series and feature films; collaborated with major talent agencies and developers.
Director / Animator / Composer at Ali Baba Pictures Group Limited
January 1, 2017 - October 8, 2025
Directed and animated multiple TV productions; composed music for projects.
Writer / Director / Producer at BK G THP Productions
January 1, 2014 - October 8, 2025
Wrote, directed, and produced projects across film and television; led creative development and production activities.
Lead 3D & 2D Graphics Designer at CLOUD 19 Post
February 1, 2009 - October 8, 2025
Led all 2D & 3D graphics design and animation for interactive DVDs; helped develop strategy for interactive technologies; oversaw day-to-day operations, QC, and workflow.
3D Animator & Motion Graphics Designer at SUGAR FILM PRODUCTIONS
November 1, 1996 - October 8, 2025
Created 3D animations and 2D motion graphics for websites and promotional materials.
Director / Lead AI Animator at Sony Animation
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Led the creation of an all-AI animated short-form series based on the comic Night of the Cadillacs; wrote, directed, and animated the digital series; headed FIRST TEAM at a major studio to produce an all-AI series.
Writer / Producer / Content Creator at Earthx TV
February 1, 2021 - Present
Researching and writing TV series and short-form content based on current environmental happenings and trends; Producing TV series and short-form content aligned with popular environmental trends.
Writer & Creator / Head of Development at ROKiT Comics
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Wrote and produced original IP (comics, screenplays) for development into TV series, feature films, and short-form series. Developed outside acquired material into feature films, short-form content, and TV series. Collaborated with major talent agencies to package productions.
Director / Animator at Alibaba Pictures Group
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Created engaging promotional animations for Alibaba TV's online platforms, enhancing viewer engagement and brand visibility.
Writer / Director / Producer at BKGTH Productions
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Developed a script based on the comic Bad Kids Go to Hell, enhancing narrative for film adaptation; Wrote and directed the film Bad Kids Go to Hell, which had a North American theatrical release and was later sold to Netflix in 2013.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Film & Communications at Chapman University, Orange, California
August 1, 1989 - January 1, 1994
Graduation Certificate / Lighting & Compositing AI for Film Making at GNOMON School of Visual FX, Hollywood, California
May 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
Graduation Certificate (Online) - Lighting & Compositing AI for Film Making Course at Online
October 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor's Degree in Film & Communications at Chapman University
August 1, 1989 - January 1, 1994
Graduation Certificate in Lighting & Compositing at Gnomon School of Visual FX
May 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor's Degree in Film & Communications at Chapman University, Orange, California
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026
AI For Filmmaking Course (Graduation Certificate) at Online
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026
Certificate in Lighting & Compositing at GNOMON School of Visual FX, Hollywood, California
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026
Bachelor's Degree: Film & Communications at CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026
Certificate: Lighting & Compositing at GNOMON School of Visual FX
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026

Qualifications

AI For Filmmaking Course (Graduation Certificate)
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026
Certificate in Lighting & Compositing
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026
Graduation Certificate: AI For Filmmaking Course (Online)
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services