Hi, I'm Ronald Grandpey, a freelance 2D animator, director, comics author and illustrator. Since the early 2000s I've published with recognized publishers and produced award-winning music videos for labels in France and the United States, along with illustrations for institutional clients. I manage complete projects autonomously from concept to delivery, and I'm comfortable working under tight deadlines and exact briefs.

Ronald Grandpey

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Hi, I'm Ronald Grandpey, a freelance 2D animator, director, comics author and illustrator. Since the early 2000s I've published with recognized publishers and produced award-winning music videos for labels in France and the United States, along with illustrations for institutional clients. I manage complete projects autonomously from concept to delivery, and I'm comfortable working under tight deadlines and exact briefs.

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Hi, I’m Ronald Grandpey, a freelance 2D animator, director, comics author and illustrator. Since the early 2000s I’ve published with recognized publishers and produced award-winning music videos for labels in France and the United States, along with illustrations for institutional clients.

I manage complete projects autonomously from concept to delivery, and I’m comfortable working under tight deadlines and exact briefs.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

2D Animator at The Outlaw Ocean Project
January 1, 2025 - Present
Animated sequences for a documentary -- international commission, delivered to a precise brief.
2D Animator at Tobi Lou — independent label (USA)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024
Production of ten animated music videos over six years -- full concept, direction and delivery, handled independently.
Animator at Adult Swim, Kool A.D., Flowers de Moon (USA), Michel Cloup, Experience (FRA)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2026
Animated music videos -- recurring commissions over several years, for French and international artists.
Comics Author at Éditions Misma (France)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2026
Five graphic novels, three animated trailers and one translation from American English published with a recognised independent publisher.
Comics Author at Publications with Misma, Adverse, FLBLB, L'Association
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2026
Publications with Misma, Adverse, FLBLB, L'Association -- established French independent publishers.
Sorting and indexing agent at La Poste
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2008
Sorting and indexing agent (successive fixed-term contracts, then permanent) -- confirmed experience of short-term contracts, shift work and sustained pace.
2D Animator / Director at Tobi Lou — independent label
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2024
Production of ten animated music videos over six years -- full concept, direction and delivery, handled independently.
2D Animator at Adult Swim, Kool A.D., Flowers de Moon (USA), Michel Cloup, Experience (FRA)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2026
Animated music videos -- recurring commissions over several years, for French and international artists.
Comics Author at Public Publications with Misma, Adverse, FLBLB, L'Association
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2026
Public publications with Misma, Adverse, FLBLB, L'Association -- established French independent publishers.

Education

Vocational diploma in Graphic Industries (BEP & Bac Pro) at CCIR des Gobelins, Noisy-le-Grand (93)
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998
École des Beaux-Arts, Toulouse at Toulouse
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995
BA English Language & Literature at Poitiers
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994
BA (2 yrs) English Language & Literature at Poitiers
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994
École des Beaux-Arts, Toulouse at École des Beaux-Arts, Toulouse
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995
Vocational diploma in Graphic Industries (BEP & Bac Pro) at CCIR des Gobelins, Noisy-le-Grand (93)
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998

Qualifications

Best Music Video, New York Film Week 2017
December 15, 2024 - December 15, 2017
Best Music Short, New Renaissance Film Festival (London) 2016
July 15, 2016 - July 15, 2016
Best Music Video
January 1, 2017 - May 6, 2026
Best Music Short
January 1, 2016 - May 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet
    paper Prove it

    Animated music video for Kool A.D. (USA)

    Awarded :
    Best Music Video, New York Film Week 2017
    Best Music Short, New Renaissance Film Festival (London) 2016

    Pitchfork premiere (may 20, 2016)
    [adult swim] ‘sneak peak’ broadcast on Toonami (june 2016)

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