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I am a seasoned line producer with over 20 years of experience managing high-budget animated features and series for Netflix, Sony, Disney, and BBC, coordinating global teams of 200+ artists. I specialize in budgeting, scheduling, and pipeline optimization for 2D and 3D animation, balancing creative ambition with fiscal discipline to deliver premium work on time and within budget. I have deep knowledge of international workflows, tax incentives, and vendor management, and I’ve driven efficiency and risk reduction across complex production pipelines while protecting the creative vision.…I am a seasoned line producer with over 20 years of experience managing high-budget animated features and series for Netflix, Sony, Disney, and BBC, coordinating global teams of 200+ artists. I specialize in budgeting, scheduling, and pipeline optimization for 2D and 3D animation, balancing creative ambition with fiscal discipline to deliver premium work on time and within budget. I have deep knowledge of international workflows, tax incentives, and vendor management, and I’ve driven efficiency and risk reduction across complex production pipelines while protecting the creative vision.

Patrick Canning

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Line Producer, Production Manager, Executive Producer, +3

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I am a seasoned line producer with over 20 years of experience managing high-budget animated features and series for Netflix, Sony, Disney, and BBC, coordinating global teams of 200+ artists. I specialize in budgeting, scheduling, and pipeline optimization for 2D and 3D animation, balancing creative ambition with fiscal discipline to deliver premium work on time and within budget. I have deep knowledge of international workflows, tax incentives, and vendor management, and I’ve driven efficiency and risk reduction across complex production pipelines while protecting the creative vision.…I am a seasoned line producer with over 20 years of experience managing high-budget animated features and series for Netflix, Sony, Disney, and BBC, coordinating global teams of 200+ artists. I specialize in budgeting, scheduling, and pipeline optimization for 2D and 3D animation, balancing creative ambition with fiscal discipline to deliver premium work on time and within budget. I have deep knowledge of international workflows, tax incentives, and vendor management, and I’ve driven efficiency and risk reduction across complex production pipelines while protecting the creative vision.

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Walnut Creek, United States

I am a seasoned line producer with over 20 years of experience managing high-budget animated features and series for Netflix, Sony, Disney, and BBC, coordinating global teams of 200+ artists. I specialize in budgeting, scheduling, and pipeline optimization for 2D and 3D animation, balancing creative ambition with fiscal discipline to deliver premium work on time and within budget. I have deep knowledge of international workflows, tax incentives, and vendor management, and I’ve driven efficiency and risk reduction across complex production pipelines while protecting the creative vision.

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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.