I am Joffrey Z. Atienza, a multidisciplinary artist known as Pepot ART, specializing in kids' content and stop-motion animation. Based in Quezon Province, Philippines, I create engaging visuals and educational media with a focus on literacy and children's rights. As a freelance creative director and producer, I lead and collaborate on stop-motion projects, workshops, and book-related art; I also contribute as a puppeteer, muralist, and educator, partnering with UNICEF Philippines, schools, and community events.…

Joffrey Z. Atienza

I am Joffrey Z. Atienza, a multidisciplinary artist known as Pepot ART, specializing in kids' content and stop-motion animation. Based in Quezon Province, Philippines, I create engaging visuals and educational media with a focus on literacy and children's rights. As a freelance creative director and producer, I lead and collaborate on stop-motion projects, workshops, and book-related art; I also contribute as a puppeteer, muralist, and educator, partnering with UNICEF Philippines, schools, and community events.…

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I am Joffrey Z. Atienza, a multidisciplinary artist known as Pepot ART, specializing in kids’ content and stop-motion animation. Based in Quezon Province, Philippines, I create engaging visuals and educational media with a focus on literacy and children’s rights.

As a freelance creative director and producer, I lead and collaborate on stop-motion projects, workshops, and book-related art; I also contribute as a puppeteer, muralist, and educator, partnering with UNICEF Philippines, schools, and community events.

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Stop-motion Animation Producer at PepotART Studio
January 1, 2024 - Present
Produces stop-motion animation projects; coordinates concept development, pre-production, production, and post-production, contributing to multi-phase shorts.
Freelance Creative Director and Consultant
January 1, 2023 - Present
Provides creative direction, concept development, and consultancy for multimedia projects across animation and visual arts.
Visual Artist and Sculptor
January 1, 2010 - Present
Creates visual artworks and sculptures; actively participates in local and international exhibitions.
Project Chairman and Artistic Director at Atimonan Book Fair
January 1, 2024 - Present
Led project planning and artistic direction for a book fair, coordinating program, art installations, and community engagement.
Assistant Puppet Fabricator at Citoplasmas Animation, Kinetic Armatures & Cornelius Films
January 1, 2023 - Present
Assisted puppet fabrication, armature construction, and stop-motion production workflows.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer/Animator
January 1, 2010 - Present
Designs motion graphics and animation for a range of clients and projects.
Children's Book Illustrator
January 1, 2015 - Present
Illustrated children’s books for various publishers and educational projects.
Freelance Digital Illustrator
January 1, 2010 - Present
Created digital illustrations for editorial and book projects.
Diorama and Puppet Artist at UNICEF Philippines, Road Safety Campaign
January 1, 2020 - Present
Built dioramas and puppets for UNICEF Philippines’ road safety campaigns and educational materials.
Motion Graphic Designer/Animator at Yey! Channel, ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation
January 1, 2014 - October 3, 2025
Created motion graphics and animation for television and online platforms.
Mural Artist
January 1, 2019 - Present
Painted murals for public and private spaces, contributing to community art.
Key Speaker & Workshop Facilitator
January 1, 2015 - Present
Delivered talks and hands-on workshops on animation, illustration, and creative practice.
Stop-motion Animation Producer at PepotART Studio
January 1, 2024 - Present
Produced stop-motion animation projects, steering pre-production through post-production. Managed diverse tasks including character and armature construction, hair work, 3D printing, resin prep, and puppet painting; collaborated on stop-motion short films with strong emphasis on high-quality craft under tight deadlines.
Freelance Creative Director and Consultant at PepotART Studio
January 1, 2023 - Present
Provided creative direction, consultancy, and art direction services for film and kids-content projects; led concept development, visual storytelling, and production planning.
Visual Artist and Sculptor
January 1, 2010 - Present
Engaged in visual art and sculpture across local and international projects; contributed to installations and public art.
Project Chairman and Artistic Director
January 1, 2024 - Present
Led the planning and artistic direction for the Timonan Book Fair (2024).
Stop-motion Animation Producer at Pepot ART Studio
January 1, 2024 - Present
Producer role focused on stop-motion animation projects for children’s content, coordinating pre-production and on-set activities.
Freelance Creative Director and Consultant
January 1, 2023 - Present
Strategic creative direction and consultancy across animation, illustration, and book publishing projects.
Visual Artist and Sculptor
January 1, 2010 - Present
Project Chairwoman and Artistic Director at A Timona Book Fair
January 1, 2024 - Present
Assistant Puppet Fabricator at Citoplasmas Animation, Kinetic Armatures & Cornelius Films
January 1, 2023 - October 3, 2025
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer/Animator
January 1, 2010 - Present
Children's Book Illustrator
January 1, 2015 - Present
Freelance Digital Illustrator
January 1, 2010 - Present
Diorama and Puppet Artist at UNICEF Philippines
January 1, 2020 - Present
Contributed to road safety campaigns through diorama and puppet art.
Motion Graphic Designer/Animator at Yey! Channel ABC Broadcasting Corporation
January 1, 2014 - October 3, 2025
Mural Artist
January 1, 2019 - Present
Key Speaker & Workshop Facilitator
January 1, 2015 - Present
Stop-motion Animation Producer at Pepot ART Studio
January 1, 2024 - Present
Produced stop-motion animation films, coordinated hair work, armature construction, 3D printing, resin preparation, and puppet painting; contributed to all phases of stop-motion shorts from pre-production to post-production; demonstrated strong design sense and led related art/craft workshops locally and internationally.
Freelance Creative Director and Consultant at Pepot ART Studio
January 1, 2023 - Present
Provided freelance creative direction and consultancy for stop-motion projects, overseeing concept development, production planning, and artistic direction across campaigns.
Visual Artist and Sculptor
January 1, 2010 - Present
Create visual artworks and sculptures for exhibitions and community projects, developing multidisciplinary installations.
Project Chairman and Artistic Director at Atimonan Book Fair
December 31, 2024 - October 3, 2025
Led artistic direction and project management for the Atimonan Book Fair in 2024, coordinating artists, workshops, and public programs.
Assistant Puppet Fabricator at CitoPlasmas Animation, Kinetic Armatures & Cornelius Films
January 1, 2023 - Present
Assisted puppet fabrication and related stop-motion processes, supporting armature construction and puppetry workflows.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer/Animator
January 1, 2010 - Present
Designed motion graphics and animation for a range of clients, delivering visual content for digital media.
Children's Book Illustrator
January 1, 2015 - Present
Illustrated children's books for print and digital distribution, collaborating with authors and publishers.
Freelance Digital Illustrator
January 1, 2010 - Present
Provided digital illustration services for diverse clients, producing artwork for books, campaigns, and media.
Diorama and Puppet Artist at UNICEF Philippines
January 1, 2020 - October 3, 2025
Created dioramas and puppets for UNICEF Philippines, Road Safety Campaign (2020).
Motion Graphic Designer/Animator at ABS-CBN YeY Channel
December 31, 2014 - October 3, 2025
Motion graphics designer/animator for ABS-CBN's YeY programming (2011–2014).
Mural Artist
January 1, 2019 - Present
Mural artwork creation for various public and private commissions.
Key Speaker & Workshop Facilitator
January 1, 2015 - Present
Keynote speaker and hands-on workshop facilitator on stop-motion animation, puppetry, and related arts.

Education

Master in Stop Motion Animation at BAU Centro Universitario de Artes y Diseño, Barcelona, Spain
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Advertising Arts at University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Master of Stop Motion Animation at BAU, Centro Universitario de Artes y Diseño, Barcelona, Spain
January 1, 2023 - October 3, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Advertising Arts at University of Santo Tomas
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Master in Stop Motion Animation at BAU, Centro Universitario de Artes y Diseño
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Advertising Arts at University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Master's in Stop Motion Animation at BAU (Centro Universitario de Artes y Diseño, Barcelona), Spain
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Advertising Arts at University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Master in Stop Motion Animation
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Advertising Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services

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