I am an animator, artist, and video editor based in Singapore. I am proficient in software such as After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop, creatively merging photography and animation to produce dynamic and energetic filmmaking and motion graphics. Over the years, I have had the privilege of showcasing my animated films internationally at festivals including the Singapore International Film Festival, Seoul Indie-Anifest, Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Films, and the Ottawa International Animation Festival. I continuously explore the intersection of animation and visual storytelling, creating impactful visual content for a broad range of clients and projects. I have worked freelance for companies such as AsiaOne and BandLab and Singapore Art Book Fair. At my full-time motion graphic design job with TwoSpuds, I have worked with companies like Nutanix, DHL Express and Palo Alto.

Ryan Benjamin Lee

I am an animator, artist, and video editor based in Singapore. I am proficient in software such as After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop, creatively merging photography and animation to produce dynamic and energetic filmmaking and motion graphics. Over the years, I have had the privilege of showcasing my animated films internationally at festivals including the Singapore International Film Festival, Seoul Indie-Anifest, Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Films, and the Ottawa International Animation Festival. I continuously explore the intersection of animation and visual storytelling, creating impactful visual content for a broad range of clients and projects. I have worked freelance for companies such as AsiaOne and BandLab and Singapore Art Book Fair. At my full-time motion graphic design job with TwoSpuds, I have worked with companies like Nutanix, DHL Express and Palo Alto.

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I am an animator, artist, and video editor based in Singapore. I am proficient in software such as After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop, creatively merging photography and animation to produce dynamic and energetic filmmaking and motion graphics. Over the years, I have had the privilege of showcasing my animated films internationally at festivals including the Singapore International Film Festival, Seoul Indie-Anifest, Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Films, and the Ottawa International Animation Festival.

I continuously explore the intersection of animation and visual storytelling, creating impactful visual content for a broad range of clients and projects. I have worked freelance for companies such as AsiaOne and BandLab and Singapore Art Book Fair. At my full-time motion graphic design job with TwoSpuds, I have worked with companies like Nutanix, DHL Express and Palo Alto.

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Work Experience

Motion & Graphics Designer at TwoSpuds
October 1, 2024 - Present
As a Motion & Graphics Designer, I collaborate with clients to craft energetic motion graphics, including for Nutanix, DHL Express and Palo Alto, as well as internal brands BannerBlast and BoxBuddy.
Motion & Graphics Designer at TwoSpuds
October 1, 2024 - Present
Working with clients such as Nutanix, DHL Express, and Palo Alto, as well as internal brands like BannerBlast and BoxBuddy, producing creative motion graphics and design solutions.
Motion & Graphics Designer at TwoSpuds
October 1, 2024 - Present
Working with clients such as Nutanix, DHL Express, and Palo Alto as well as internal brands BannerBlast and BoxBuddy, I create motion and graphic design content. My role involves collaborating with diverse projects to deliver engaging visual material.
Motion Graphics and Editing Intern at MediaShock
April 30, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Produced content for corporate advertising and conferences, enhancing corporate communication through motion graphics and video editing.
Motion Graphics and Editing Intern at MediaShock
April 30, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Produced content for corporate advertising and conferences during my internship, developing my skills in motion graphics and video editing for a business audience.
Motion Graphics and Editing Intern at MediaShock
April 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Produced content for corporate advertising and conferences; developed motion graphics and edited assets for campaigns.
Animator / Filmmaker at Singapore International Film Festival
December 10, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Animated filmmaker for festival program; screened at Oldham Theatre, Singapore (30 November – 10 December 2023).
Animator / Filmmaker at Singapore International Film Festival
December 10, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Created an animated film screened during the festival from 30 November to 10 December 2023 at Oldham Theatre, Singapore.
Animator / Filmmaker at Singapore International Film Festival
December 10, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Participated as an animator and filmmaker with films screened at the Singapore International Film Festival in 2023 at Oldham Theatre. Contributed to festival content showcasing independent animation and filmmaking.
Teaching Assistant at California Institute of the Arts
June 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Assisted Artist-Animation Lecturer Jamie Wolfe in the BFA1 Animation Workshop Class from Fall 2022 to Spring 2023, supporting students in their animation learning and project development.
Teaching Assistant at California Institute of the Arts
May 31, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Assisted in the BFA1 Animation Workshop Class under Artist-Animation Lecturer Jamie Wolfe from Fall 2022 to Spring 2023.
Teaching Assistant at California Institute of the Arts
April 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Assisted in the BFA1 Animation Workshop Class under Artist-Animation Lecturer Jamie Wolfe, Fall 2022 to Spring 2023.
Animator at Singapore Pavilion, Venice Design Biennale
November 21, 2021 - October 13, 2025
Animated work for Atelier HOKO’s video installation (May 22, 2021 – November 21, 2021).
Animator at Singapore Pavilion, Venice Design Biennale
November 21, 2021 - September 1, 2025
Created animation for Atelier HOKO’s video installation featured from 22 May to 21 November 2021.
Animator at Singapore Pavilion, Venice Design Biennale
November 21, 2021 - September 1, 2025
Created animation for Atelier HOKO’s video installation displayed from 22 May to 21 November 2021, contributing to an international design exhibition.
Filmmaker at ABSTRACTS: Filmic Readings of Something New Must Turn Up
August 22, 2021 - October 13, 2025
Filmmaker/Filmic work for exhibition, featured in Something New Must Turn Up: Six Singaporean Artists After 1965, National Gallery Singapore.
Filmmaker at National Gallery Singapore
August 22, 2021 - September 1, 2025
Produced a filmic response for the ABSTRACTS exhibition featured in Something New Must Turn Up: Six Singaporean Artists After 1965 (7 May - 22 August 2021).
Filmmaker at ABSTRACTS: Filmic Readings of Something New Must Turn Up exhibition
August 22, 2021 - September 1, 2025
Produced film work responding to artist Chng Seok Tin, featured in the exhibition "Something New Must Turn Up: Six Singaporean Artists After 1965" at National Gallery Singapore from 7 May to 22 August 2021.
Filmmaker/Animator at Fest Anča
August 30, 2020 - October 13, 2025
Filmmaker/Animator; screened in competition as part of Anča Award + Anča Student Award.
Filmmaker / Animator at Fest Anča
August 30, 2020 - September 1, 2025
Screened animated films in competition for the Anča Award + Anča Student Award in August 2020.
Filmmaker/Animator at Fest Anča
August 30, 2020 - September 1, 2025
Presented a film screened in competition as part of Anča Award + Anča Student Award at Fest Anča from 27 to 30 August 2020.
Filmmaker/Animator at Ottawa International Animation Festival
September 29, 2019 - October 13, 2025
Filmmaker/Animator; screened under World Student Panorama category.
Filmmaker / Animator at Ottawa International Animation Festival
September 29, 2019 - September 1, 2025
Screened animated films in the World Student Panorama category from 27 to 29 September 2019.
Filmmaker/Animator at Ottawa International Animation Festival
September 29, 2019 - September 1, 2025
Screened films in the World Student Panorama category from 27 to 29 September 2019, gaining international recognition.

Education

BFA Experimental Animation at California Institute of the Arts
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2023
International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme, specialising in Visual Arts at School of Arts Singapore
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015
BFA at California Institute of the Arts
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme, Specialising in Visual Arts at School of Arts Singapore
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
BFA at California Institute of the Arts
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (Specialising in Visual Arts) at School of Arts Singapore
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

National Arts Council Scholarship Award
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2023
Lillian Disney Scholarship
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Jules Engels Student Scholarship
January 1, 2022 - September 1, 2025
The United Plankton Scholarship
January 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Best Editing Award National Youth Film Award, Singapore
January 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Jury Award International (Honourable Mention) GIRAF20, Canada
January 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
National Arts Council Scholarship Award
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Lillian Disney Scholarship
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Jules Engels Student Scholarship
January 1, 2022 - September 1, 2025
The United Plankton Scholarship
January 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Best Editing Award National Youth Film Award, Singapore
January 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Jury Award International (Honourable Mention) GIRAF20, Canada
January 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
National Arts Council Scholarship Award
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Lillian Disney Scholarship
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Jules Engels Student Scholarship
January 1, 2022 - October 13, 2025
The United Plankton Scholarship
January 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Best Editing Award National Youth Film Award, Singapore
January 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Jury Award International (Honourable Mention) GIRAF20, Canada
January 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Other, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality