I’m Peter Budinský, a Slovak animator and film director based in Bratislava. I studied at the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava (Film and TV Faculty, Animation) and spent time on an Erasmus program at RITS in Brussels. After graduating, I worked as a freelancer on various animated projects, shorts, and music videos, including Alfonz’s fy, Bird of Prey, and tWINs, which earned recognition at international festivals. In 2013 I founded Plutoon, an animation studio in Bratislava, where we offer end-to-end services—from TV spots and instructional videos to music videos, product presentations, post-production, and visual effects for a wide range of clients. My feature Journey to Yourland (2022) premiered at Zlin and has since screened at festivals worldwide. I’m passionate about storytelling through animation and collaborating with partners across Europe and beyond.

Peter Budinský

I’m Peter Budinský, a Slovak animator and film director based in Bratislava. I studied at the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava (Film and TV Faculty, Animation) and spent time on an Erasmus program at RITS in Brussels. After graduating, I worked as a freelancer on various animated projects, shorts, and music videos, including Alfonz’s fy, Bird of Prey, and tWINs, which earned recognition at international festivals. In 2013 I founded Plutoon, an animation studio in Bratislava, where we offer end-to-end services—from TV spots and instructional videos to music videos, product presentations, post-production, and visual effects for a wide range of clients. My feature Journey to Yourland (2022) premiered at Zlin and has since screened at festivals worldwide. I’m passionate about storytelling through animation and collaborating with partners across Europe and beyond.

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I’m Peter Budinský, a Slovak animator and film director based in Bratislava. I studied at the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava (Film and TV Faculty, Animation) and spent time on an Erasmus program at RITS in Brussels. After graduating, I worked as a freelancer on various animated projects, shorts, and music videos, including Alfonz’s fy, Bird of Prey, and tWINs, which earned recognition at international festivals.

In 2013 I founded Plutoon, an animation studio in Bratislava, where we offer end-to-end services—from TV spots and instructional videos to music videos, product presentations, post-production, and visual effects for a wide range of clients. My feature Journey to Yourland (2022) premiered at Zlin and has since screened at festivals worldwide. I’m passionate about storytelling through animation and collaborating with partners across Europe and beyond.

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Language

English
Advanced
Slovak
Fluent
Czech
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder / Owner at Plutoon
January 1, 2013 - Present
Founded Plutoon, an animation studio offering complex services in animation, TV spots, instructional videos, music videos, product presentations, post-production and special effects for filmmakers, advertising agencies and clients.
Freelance Animator at Self-employed
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Freelance animator and filmmaker working on various animated projects, short films and music videos.
Animation Film Director at Plutoon
January 1, 2022 - Present
Directed Journey to Yourland (2022) and led overall animation direction for the feature.
Animation Film Director at Journey to Yourland
January 1, 2022 - August 22, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u81zDDeimvk
Freelance animator/director at Self-employed
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Freelance animation projects, short films and music videos; notable works include Alfonz’s fy, Bird of Prey and tWINs, with festival presentations and awards.
Founder & Owner at Plutoon
January 1, 2013 - Present
Founded Plutoon, a Bratislava-based animation studio offering services from TV spots and music videos to instructional content, post-production and visual effects for a wide range of clients.
Founder & Animation Studio Owner at plutoon
January 1, 2013 - Present
Founded Plutoon, an animation studio offering complex services including animation, post-production, VFX, and content for clients and filmmakers.
Freelance Animator/Director at Self-employed (Bratislava, Slovakia)
January 1, 2010 - Present
Worked as a freelancer on various animated projects, short films, and music videos.
Founder/Owner at plutoon
January 1, 2013 - Present
Founded Plutoon, an animation studio in Bratislava offering complex services in animation, TV spots, instructional videos, music videos, product presentations, post-production, and visual effects for a wide range of clients.

Education

Animation Film Program at Academy of Performing Arts, Film and TV Faculty, Animation film department, Bratislava, Slovakia
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
ERASMUS Program at RITS School, Brussels, Belgium
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Animation film degree at Academy of Performing Arts, Film and TV Faculty, Bratislava, Slovakia
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
RITS Erasmus Program at RITS School, Brussels, Belgium
January 11, 2030 - April 13, 2026
Animation program at Academy of Animation, Bratislava, Slovakia
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor of Arts in Animation at Academy of Performing Arts, Film and TV Faculty, Bratislava, Slovakia
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
Erasmus Program in Animation at RITS School, Brussels, Belgium
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Animation Film Studies at Academy of Animation, Bratislava, Slovakia
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor's degree at Academy of Performing Arts, Film and TV Faculty, Animation film department, Bratislava, Slovakia
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2010
Erasmus Program at RITS School, Brussels, Belgium
January 1, 2008 - April 14, 2026
Diploma at Academy of Animation, Bratislava, Slovakia
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006

Qualifications

Best Feature Animation Film at Chicago Children’s Film Festival
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Kinema Award – Silver Jabberwocky Special Mention
January 1, 2011 - April 13, 2026
ANIFEST – Best Student Film + Special Mention, Visegrad Film Competition
January 1, 2012 - April 13, 2026
Erasmus Program
January 1, 2008 - April 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services