Hi I am Renaldho Pelle, a freelance Director/Animator (2D digital) with strong traditional and digital drawing ability. I graduated from the National Film and Television School with an MA in Directing Animation. My short film 'The Fire Next Time' premiered at Annecy, screened at Sundance, and was BAFTA nominated. I have directed projects for charity, music videos, and short film. In addition, I have several years experience as a freelance animator, most recently at Blinkink. As part of my work I have created a variety of characters, always with a focus on bringing people of colour into animation. In addition to my short format work I have also worked as a layout artist and animator on the Netflix feature documentary “How To Rob A Bank”, giving me experience of long format productions. I would like to continue to develop my skills on another long format project. As a 2D animator I am skilled in the use of TV Paint, Photoshop and Animate and produce much of my own work in the software. In addition I am confident in After Effects and Premiere Pro.…

Renaldho Pelle

Hi I am Renaldho Pelle, a freelance Director/Animator (2D digital) with strong traditional and digital drawing ability. I graduated from the National Film and Television School with an MA in Directing Animation. My short film 'The Fire Next Time' premiered at Annecy, screened at Sundance, and was BAFTA nominated. I have directed projects for charity, music videos, and short film. In addition, I have several years experience as a freelance animator, most recently at Blinkink. As part of my work I have created a variety of characters, always with a focus on bringing people of colour into animation. In addition to my short format work I have also worked as a layout artist and animator on the Netflix feature documentary “How To Rob A Bank”, giving me experience of long format productions. I would like to continue to develop my skills on another long format project. As a 2D animator I am skilled in the use of TV Paint, Photoshop and Animate and produce much of my own work in the software. In addition I am confident in After Effects and Premiere Pro.…

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Hi I am Renaldho Pelle, a freelance Director/Animator (2D digital) with strong traditional and digital drawing ability.

I graduated from the National Film and Television School with an MA in Directing Animation. My short film ‘The Fire Next Time’ premiered at Annecy, screened at Sundance, and was BAFTA nominated.

I have directed projects for charity, music videos, and short film. In addition, I have several years experience as a freelance animator, most recently at Blinkink. As part of my work I have created a variety of characters, always with a focus on bringing people of colour into animation.

In addition to my short format work I have also worked as a layout artist and animator on the Netflix feature documentary “How To Rob A Bank”, giving me experience of long format productions. I would like to continue to develop my skills on another long format project.

As a 2D animator I am skilled in the use of TV Paint, Photoshop and Animate and produce much of my own work in the software. In addition I am confident in After Effects and Premiere Pro.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Animator/Director at Sony, RCA, MOJ
January 1, 2019 - Present
I have directed projects for charity, music videos, and short film. In addition, I have several years experience as a freelance animator, most recently at Blinkink. As part of my work I have created a variety of characters, always with a focus on bringing people of colour into animation.
Director/Animator at Youth Justice Legal Centre (YJLC) - Short Films
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Directed three short films: If I Could Talk To Me (2018), Judged (2020), New Skill Unlocked (2025); projects based on interviews to help people understand challenges faced by young people in criminal justice and care systems.

Education

MA Directing Animation at National Film and Television School
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026
BA Honours Illustration at Middlesex University
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026
Cartooning Short Course at CSM University
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026

Qualifications

MA Directing Animation
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026
BA Honours Illustration
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026
Cartooning Short Course - CSM
January 11, 2012 - February 12, 2012

Industry Experience

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