Tamara Finlay

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I'm Tamara Finlay, a Ukrainian-American multimedia artist specializing in stop-motion animation, vocal performance, and sound design.

About

I’m Tamara Finlay, a Ukrainian-American multimedia artist specializing in stop-motion animation, vocal performance, and sound design. I’m known for a distinctive handmade aesthetic, expressive animation style, and emotionally resonant storytelling.

In 2024 I was named a Kresge Artist Fellow in Film/Animation. I mentor autistic artists through Tink Tank Animate and lead as a professional musician across Michigan.

  • Joined January 2026

Languages

  • UkrainianFluent
  • RussianFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Education

More experts in Detroit, United States

Projects · 3

Call Your Baba

Comedic short-form stop-motion animation by Tamara Finlay featuring original character design, animation, voice performance, and editing. Centered on Baba, a no-nonsense Ukrainian grandmother

  • Animator
  • Film Director
  • Voice Actor
  • +1
Pink Cloud

Stop-motion animated short highlighting bold set design and expressive character performance. Moves between fantasy confidence and real-world stage fright through stylized visual transitions. animator filmdirector artdesigner

  • Animator
  • Film Director
  • Set Designer
  • +1
Missing Or Incomplete

Short stop-motion animation showcasing expressive puppet acting and controlled character voice over in a stylized mugshot sequence depicting report card day. animator filmdirector videoeditor

  • Animator
  • Film Director
  • Sound Engineer
  • +2

Work experience

Mentor · Tink Tank AnimateJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

Mentors autistic artists in stop-motion and vocal performance.

Stop-Motion Animator & Filmmaker · Independent Artist / Self-employedJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

Writes, directs, animates, and voices stop-motion films and series; skilled in storyboarding, puppet/set fabrication, editing, sound design.

Lead Vocalist · The Thornbills; Kubat Finlay & Rose; The 006Jan 2007 – Present · 19 yrs 11 mos

Lead vocalist with various Michigan projects; collaborations with The Thornbills (Third Man Records), Kubat Finlay & Rose, and The 006.

Education

BA in Slavic Studies · Brooklyn College (CUNY)2003 – 2005
Classical Vocal Training · Self-directed / Private studies1995 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Stop Motion Animation Studies2020 – 2023
Kresge Artist Fellowship (Film / Animation)2024 – 2026

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