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Hi, I’m Patrick Canning—a dedicated line producer and production manager with 20+ years delivering top-tier animation projects. I excel at building and maintaining realistic schedules, tracking day-to-day progress, mitigating risk, and delivering high-quality animation on time and within scope. I’m a strong communicator who aligns creative, technical, and production partners across cross-disciplinary teams and real-time workflows. I’ve led large- to mid-sized international teams on CG features and series, partnered with studios like Netflix Animation and Sony Pictures Imageworks, and implemented scalable pipelines that improve forecasting and reduce bottlenecks. I’m passionate about clear documentation, rigorous milestone planning, and hands-on leadership that keeps projects moving smoothly from story to final delivery.…Hi, I’m Patrick Canning—a dedicated line producer and production manager with 20+ years delivering top-tier animation projects. I excel at building and maintaining realistic schedules, tracking day-to-day progress, mitigating risk, and delivering high-quality animation on time and within scope. I’m a strong communicator who aligns creative, technical, and production partners across cross-disciplinary teams and real-time workflows. I’ve led large- to mid-sized international teams on CG features and series, partnered with studios like Netflix Animation and Sony Pictures Imageworks, and implemented scalable pipelines that improve forecasting and reduce bottlenecks. I’m passionate about clear documentation, rigorous milestone planning, and hands-on leadership that keeps projects moving smoothly from story to final delivery.

Patrick Canning

Line Producer, Production Manager, Executive Producer, +5

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Hi, I’m Patrick Canning—a dedicated line producer and production manager with 20+ years delivering top-tier animation projects. I excel at building and maintaining realistic schedules, tracking day-to-day progress, mitigating risk, and delivering high-quality animation on time and within scope. I’m a strong communicator who aligns creative, technical, and production partners across cross-disciplinary teams and real-time workflows. I’ve led large- to mid-sized international teams on CG features and series, partnered with studios like Netflix Animation and Sony Pictures Imageworks, and implemented scalable pipelines that improve forecasting and reduce bottlenecks. I’m passionate about clear documentation, rigorous milestone planning, and hands-on leadership that keeps projects moving smoothly from story to final delivery.…Hi, I’m Patrick Canning—a dedicated line producer and production manager with 20+ years delivering top-tier animation projects. I excel at building and maintaining realistic schedules, tracking day-to-day progress, mitigating risk, and delivering high-quality animation on time and within scope. I’m a strong communicator who aligns creative, technical, and production partners across cross-disciplinary teams and real-time workflows. I’ve led large- to mid-sized international teams on CG features and series, partnered with studios like Netflix Animation and Sony Pictures Imageworks, and implemented scalable pipelines that improve forecasting and reduce bottlenecks. I’m passionate about clear documentation, rigorous milestone planning, and hands-on leadership that keeps projects moving smoothly from story to final delivery.

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Hi, I’m Patrick Canning—a dedicated line producer and production manager with 20+ years delivering top-tier animation projects. I excel at building and maintaining realistic schedules, tracking day-to-day progress, mitigating risk, and delivering high-quality animation on time and within scope. I’m a strong communicator who aligns creative, technical, and production partners across cross-disciplinary teams and real-time workflows.

I’ve led large- to mid-sized international teams on CG features and series, partnered with studios like Netflix Animation and Sony Pictures Imageworks, and implemented scalable pipelines that improve forecasting and reduce bottlenecks. I’m passionate about clear documentation, rigorous milestone planning, and hands-on leadership that keeps projects moving smoothly from story to final delivery.

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Work Experience

Production Management Consultant at Bidaya Media

June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025

Production Management Consultant: Conducted schedule and risk assessment for Mansour and Sara CG series; presented end-to-end project management lectures; advised on bidding, scheduling, pipeline tool applications, and HR/recruiting functions. Reported to the CEO. Drove a 30% reduction in the director’s workload (50 -> 35 hours/week) by improving processes and workflows.

Production Consultant at Tiger Pig Entertainment

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Production Consultant: Contributed to strategic planning of Supernal, a hybrid animated documentary; produced cost projections and asset breakdowns to guide budgeting and define the CG pipeline; produced an early cost model for a multi-million-dollar production; secured tax incentives and vetted vendor partnerships in Ireland; supported early budgeting and design using regional pay scales.

Line Producer at Kuku Studios

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Line Producer: Led daily show operations for 200+ staff; designed detailed production bids, schedules, and staffing plans aligned with milestones; collaborated with finance to report monthly variance and cost analyses; maintained relationships with Netflix and SPI International; managed a $115.4M budget; ensured contracts met international production requirements; steered end-to-end production of a high-visibility feature.

Line Producer at Boulder Media

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

Line Producer: Managed end-to-end production for My Little Pony: A New Generation (approx. $73M); directed a remote 240+ person team across multiple time zones; developed bids and milestone deadlines; reported $23M+ in tax credits; ensured 100% schedule integrity; bridged remote-work transition during shelter-in-place; collaborated with Netflix and Hasbro.

Production Manager at ON Animation Studios

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Production Manager: Oversaw 200+ cross-functional global production crew for Playmobil: The Movie ($72M); created and maintained departmental schedules; reported progress and cost analyses to leadership; supported marketing asset production; established pre- and post-animation check-ins to ensure discipline and cadence.

Line Producer at Original Force

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Line Producer: Functioned as strategic liaison between creative and production leadership, supervising 100+ animators; boosted animation productivity by 100% on Duck Duck Goose by improving workflows and accountability to meet deadlines.

Production Manager at Boulder Media

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016

Production Manager: Recruited, hired, and trained 20+ CG artists; oversaw Go Jetters (BBC) production across 51 eleven-minute episodes; coordinated render farm and established 3D pipeline; liaised with BBC, Giant Animation, and external vendors; delivered tax credits and maintained schedule integrity during remote work.

PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT (Contract) at Bidaya Media

April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Conducted a full production schedule and risk assessment, presenting findings to the CEO to increase clarity, predictability, and workflow efficiency. Delivered executive-level training on production pipelines, scheduling, cross-team communication, and project management systems. Streamlined planning processes, reducing director hours from 50 → 35 per week through workflow optimization and clearer interdepartmental alignment.

PRODUCTION CONSULTANT (Contract) at Tiger Pig Entertainment

December 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025

Built detailed budget models, asset breakdowns, and pipeline definitions to support early-stage development, feasibility, and investor planning. Advised on CG pipeline needs, milestone planning, and deliverable structure—directly comparable to early-stage game/real-time pre-production workflows.

LINE PRODUCER at Kuku Studios

May 1, 2021 - August 31, 2024

Managed all phases of a $115.4M CG feature, tracking vendor output (Sony Pictures Imageworks) to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. Oversaw asset/shot tracking and coordinated cross-department alignment across editorial, story, animation, lighting, and post. Partnered with Netflix Animation on monthly variance, cost analyses, and production forecasting. Ensured accuracy and compliance of contracts and delivery documentation through final legal delivery.

LINE PRODUCER at Boulder Media

May 1, 2019 - July 31, 2021

Directed a 240+ person fully remote crew and delivered the $73M film on time and on budget. Designed milestone and labor week schedules; tracked productivity and facilitated daily check-ins to ensure target delivery. Submitted and managed all documentation for Ireland’s Section 481 tax credit, delivering 32% budget savings.

PRODUCTION MANAGER at ON Animation Studios

May 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018

Supervised 200+ international crew, guiding the production from story through final delivery. Established pre-/post-animation checkpoints and cross-discipline syncs, increasing forecasting accuracy and reducing bottlenecks.

PRODUCTION MANAGER - ANIMATION at Original Force

June 1, 2016 - April 30, 2017

Doubled animation team productivity by restructuring workflows, clarifying priorities, and improving communication between departments.

PRODUCTION MANAGER at Boulder Media

July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016

Built the studio’s first 3D pipeline and production infrastructure. Coordinated with BBC and partner studios to ensure alignment of schedules, reviews, and deliverables.

PRODUCTION MANAGER at Boulder Media

January 1, 2014 - July 31, 2015

2D Series: Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja / Season 2. Managed daily production operations and milestone tracking for a full animation crew with 100% on-time delivery.