Hello, I possess decades of experience within the animation industry, navigating various aspects and production methodologies, notably the transition from traditional hand-drawn animation to digitally demanding 2D visual effects. I maintain a strong dedication to the enhancement of every project I undertake. I thrive on challenges; problem-solving fuels my creativity. I am adept at collaborating within a team structure, as well as operating effectively in an unsupervised capacity. While my background is strongest in animation and directorial roles for animated projects, my skills extend to proficient sketching, storyboarding, and 2D FX animation.

Richard C. Tan

Hello, I possess decades of experience within the animation industry, navigating various aspects and production methodologies, notably the transition from traditional hand-drawn animation to digitally demanding 2D visual effects. I maintain a strong dedication to the enhancement of every project I undertake. I thrive on challenges; problem-solving fuels my creativity. I am adept at collaborating within a team structure, as well as operating effectively in an unsupervised capacity. While my background is strongest in animation and directorial roles for animated projects, my skills extend to proficient sketching, storyboarding, and 2D FX animation.

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Hello, I possess decades of experience within the animation industry, navigating various aspects and production methodologies, notably the transition from traditional hand-drawn animation to digitally demanding 2D visual effects.

I maintain a strong dedication to the enhancement of every project I undertake. I thrive on challenges; problem-solving fuels my creativity. I am adept at collaborating within a team structure, as well as operating effectively in an unsupervised capacity. While my background is strongest in animation and directorial roles for animated projects, my skills extend to proficient sketching, storyboarding, and 2D FX animation.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

On-site Director for Short Animation at Bidaya Media, UAE
February 1, 2025 - Present
On-site director for short animation; 2D instructor for storyboard and cut-out animation
Online Episode Director at Bidaya Media, UAE
March 1, 2021 - September 1, 2024
Directed online episodes including 'Mansour Age of AI'
Online Episode Director at Pencilmation (YouTube Channel)
September 1, 2019 - December 1, 2021
Online Episode Director for the channel
Animation Director at Top Draw Animation Studio, Philippines
January 1, 2018 - September 1, 2019
Animation Director for 'Glitch Tech' project
Storyboard Artist (Freelance) at Nickelodeon
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Storyboard Artist (Freelance) for various projects including 'DumBotz' and related work
Online Animator at Flying Bark, Australia
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Freelance Online Animator
Animation Director and Retakes Supervisor at Hasbro – Transformers (3D) series / Toon Drawing Studio
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Directed animation and supervised retakes for Transformers 3D series
Rough Animator at Disney – Penny Zero (Part-Time) for Season 2
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Rough animator for Disney series 'Penny Zero' Season 2
Lead Director at Rubicon Studios, Manila
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2013
Lead Director for multiple animation projects
Lead Director at SLR Ubicon Studios, Manila
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2013
Lead Director for animated features including 'Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs'
Animation Director at MGM/Big FlicK Animation Studio (Philippines) – Dream Forest, Singapore
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Animation Director for projects such as 'Dork Hunters' (2D in a 3D environment) and other outputs
Senior Animator at VH Q ( VHQ ), Malaysia
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Senior Animator for project work including 'Dork Hunters'

Education

BS Architecture (3 years) at University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991
Secondary School at Saint Louise Academy, Valenzuela City, Philippines
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1988
2D Animation Training at Amisong Animation Studio
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993
Storyboard Training at Top Draw Animation Studio
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Toon Boom Harmony Training Course at Top Draw Animation Studio
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Toon Boom Harmony Training Course
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Storyboard Training
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
2D Animation Training
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education