Mike Ford
I am an experienced animator and educator with a strong background in 3D animation, previs, layout, character performance and visual effects.
About
I am an experienced animator and educator with a strong background in 3D animation, previs, layout, character performance and visual effects. I have contributed to feature films, animated films, commercials, television projects, games and theme-park content, working with studios including Moving Picture Company, The Third Floor, Proof Inc, Framestore and Double Negative. My production experience includes projects such as Disney’s Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, The Jungle Book, Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Wars: The Mandalorian, Detective Pikachu and The Lego Batman Movie.
- 17 years' experience
- Joined September 2026
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Education
- Gaming
Work experience· 11 roles
Teaches the 12 principles of animation, character performance, acting and referencing, lip syncing, staging and character animation across 2D, 3D and stop motion. Supports students with final major projects and industry preparation, and delivers talks, seminars and workshops. Provides tutorials and formative assessment while helping students develop professional skills.
Worked as a 3D animator on Disney's Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, creating realistic tree creatures and pixie-type creatures alongside live-action footage. Also animated speeder bikes, characters and digital doubles for Star Wars: The Mandalorian - Gunslinger.
Created 3D previs animation, camera and layout for Detective Pikachu, working with editors and previs artists. Also contributed previs animation for Marvel's Spider-Man: Far From Home on set at Leavesden Studios and for Men in Black International.
Education
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